Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Constitution Party of Minnesota tested the political wits of three area candidates– New Brighton Mayor Dave Jacobsen, New Brighton City Council member Gina Bauman, and Mounds View School Board candidate John Hakes– in an early October forum held at … Continue reading →

The October 22, 2013 edition of the Shoreview Press featured this letter of support from Bill Conlin: On Nov. 5, Mounds View School District voters have two important decisions:  the renewal of an operating levy and who to elect as … Continue reading →

So what did I mean in promising to be a resourceful conduit to the community— the words that so bothered my mother-in-law?  To explain, I enjoy exploring subjects of educational concern people want facilitated. Huh? Alright then, let’s just call it … Continue reading →

My mother-in-law Sue requested a campaign update with me today. Although she is an eligible voter in the District 621 election, a guy doesn’t need to be a political candidate to recognize the importance of making this kind of meeting … Continue reading →

When a concerned parent shared her educationally-trained daughter’s challenge of obtaining a career mentoring opportunity with Mounds View High School students, Dr. Jeffrey Ridlehoover–the school’s first-year principal– listened intently before sliding his business card across the table with a recommendation: … Continue reading →