Independence Minnesota

Links

(Januar 2012)

Government and Related Research

Official State of Minnesota (North Star) site — With links to state government services and agencies, as well as county and city government links.
USConstitution.net — Discussions, debates, and FAQs about the U.S. Constitution.

Following the State Government

Governor's Office

State Government 

Main legislative Page

Check bill status and list of bills.

State House

House Information (800) 657-3550
House Website

State Senate

Senate Information (800) 234-1112
Senate Website
Senate Webcasts and archived video

Find out who represents you.

Minnesota Secretary of State

Voter registration — Voter eligibility rules and how to register.
Pollfinder — Using your zip code and address, finds your polling place and voting districts.
Caucus Finder — Finds your local caucus location.

Online Newspapers

Newspaper home page

Letters to the editor

Austin Daily Herald

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Albert Lea Tribune

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Brainerd Dispatch

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Duluth News Tribune

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Mankato Free Press

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Minneapolis StarTribune

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New Ulm Journal

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Rochester Post-Bulletin

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St. Cloud Times

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St. Paul Pioneer Press

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Winona Daily News

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Tax Forms and Information

Minnesota Department of Revenue — Political Contribution Refund (PCR) forms

Other Centrist Organizations

The Centrist Alliance - The Centrist Alliance is a political alliance among centrist political parties.

The Concord Coalition — Non-partisan, grassroots organization advocating fiscal responsibility while ensuring Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are secure for all generations.

The Radical Middle Newsletter — Covers policy issues, conferences, and books in the fields of politics, government, law, business, and foreign affairs.

Nonpartisan Informational Resource

Open Secrets - OpenSecrets is a nonpartisan guide to money's influence on U.S. elections and public policy. Use this site to shine light on our government by counting the cash and making change.

No Labels -  Democrats, republicans, and Indpendents who are united in the belief that we do not have to give up our labels, merely put them aside to do what's best for America.

Blogs and Opinion Pages

Kevin Featherly — Well-written occasional thoughts on politics.
DeadBeatPoliticians — A hard look at political bluster and bolsch.