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There's No One as Irish as Barack Obama [VIDEO]

Jen Jacobs — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 11:35:54 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday. I wonder if the Obamas will be celebrating. After all, our President is Irish. Is there anyone as Irish as President Barack Obama? The Corrigan Brothers say no. Watch:

Taking Another Look At The Gun Control Issue

Doug Groff — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:47:19 +0000

As the Gun Control Debate heats up in Washington, it seems the focus is still on banning certain styles of assault rifles and mandatory background checks for anyone buying a guy. Of course a background check does nothing to prevent people from stealing or buying them illegally, but I generally don't have a problem with that

Convention Center Completion Bill Dominates Mayor Kleis' Weekly Message [VIDEO]

Sloan — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:20:21 +0000

In The Mayor's Weekly Message today, Mayor Kleis talks Convention Center completion, EDA accolades and winter fun in the city.

Inauguration 2013 — Barack Obama Sworn In For Second Term As President

Joe Student — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:50:46 +0000

Barack Obama took the oath of office just before noon in Washington on Monday to begin his second term as president of the United States. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to the president on a platform on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with hundreds of thousands of flag-waving citizens viewing [...]

Hillary Clinton Hospitalized with Blood Clot

Daniel J. Cassavaugh — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 01:19:39 +0000

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, 65, has been hospitalized after doctors discovered a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained a few weeks ago, according to an Associated Press report. Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines told the AP that doctors found the clot on Sunday during a follow-up examination. She is being treated at [...]

President Obama's Re-Election Victory Speech – Election 2012 [TRANSCRIPT, VIDEO]

Chuck Armstrong — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:49:07 +0000

On Nov. 6, 2012, Barack Obama was re-elected as President of the United States of America by the American people after clinching 303 electoral votes (270 votes are needed for the presidency).

Central Minnesota Legislative Race Election Results

Tim Lyon — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:12:09 +0000

Some new faces will join some veterans from Central Minnesota in the state legislature in January.

The Nation's First Presidential Election Results Report a Tie

Mike Adams — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 17:37:37 +0000

The first results of this year’s presidential election have just been released and it seems that the candidates are tied. The polls opened just after midnight for the people of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, just as they have every election day since 1960. However, today’s outcome was the first time in history that their results [...]

Sartell High School Students on the 2012 Election [VIDEO]

Sloan — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:56:31 +0000

With most young folks, the mainstream media isn't something they pay attention to, even though the political machine spends millions of dollars to influence their thinking. But exactly what are they are thinking? It's really a mystery to most. Until now.

Obama and Romney 'Sing' Katy Perry's 'Hot and Cold'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:15:06 +0000

Last night’s presidential debate was a little intense. This video ought to make you feel better. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney coming together to perform Katy Perry’s ‘Hot and Cold.’ Okay, so technically they didn’t *really* do this, but imagine if they had. Oh, it would have made our life! This is defnintely one of [...]

First Lady Wins Cookie Contest

Lynn Quale — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:57:51 +0000

First Lady Michelle Obama went head to head with president Obama’s opposing candidate’s wife, Ann Romney in a cookie contest – and Michelle took the cake err cookie. Family Circle Magazine has hosted this cookie contest between the incumbent First Lady and the opposing candidates wife since 1992. Interestingly, the baking contest has correctly predicted [...]

Another Epic Obama Mash-Up Set to 'You Can't Touch This' [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:14:52 +0000

There’s a reason every time someone does an Obama mash-up it goes viral…because they’re amazing, and down right hilarious. This time the mash-up surrounds they controversial phrase ‘you didn’t build that’, that the President claims were taken out of context. Either way, it has made for an awesome rendition of MC Hammer’s ‘You Can’t Touch [...]

The Obama's to Visit 'The View'

Lynn Quale — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:59:47 +0000

President Barack Obama and first Lady Michelle will sit down for an interview on ‘The View’ that will air this coming Tuesday September 25th. Both the President and the first lady have visited the popular daytime talk show separately but never as a couple. A press release has revealed they will talk about their relationship, [...]

Kid Rock Performs For Republicans

Ricky Woods — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:40:07 +0000

We’re gonna rock you like a …..Republican? Kid Rock and 3 Doors Down are among the artists tentatively scheduled to perform this week at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. According to Rolling Stone, other acts slated to join the festivities are Journey, the Zac Brown Band and Taylor Hicks. Rolling Stone asked a [...]

Politicians Lie? Lewis Black Breaks Down Presidential Campaign Ads [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:00:50 +0000

Lewis Black is one of my all-time favorite comedians. He is a regular on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Comedy Central and gives his angry take on the problems in the world. This time, he takes on the Presidential campaign. The mud slinging is in high swing and it will only get worse [...]

Supreme Court Upholds Obama's Health Care Law

Shauna Wright — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:29:23 +0000

The Obama administration got an enormous victory on Thursday when the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold the President’s signature achievement: the 2010 health care law.

And in a surprise to many court watchers, it was Chief Justice John Roberts who sided with the more liberal justices and wrote the majority opinion.

Governor, Lawmakers Concerned About Sartell Paper Mill's Future [AUDIO]

WJON Staff — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:45:07 +0000

Just over a day after an explosion rocked the Verso paper mill in Sartell killing one worker and hurting five others, Governor Mark Dayton and area lawmakers are voicing their concerns on whether the plant will be rebuilt. Dayton and lawmakers representing Sartell each voiced their support for mill officials to reopen. They spoke at [...]

Mitt Romney has been Asked to Host 'Saturday Night Live'

Lynn Quale — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:51:59 +0000

'Saturday Night Live' producer Lorne Michaels has reportedly asked Mitt Romney to host an episode of the live sketch comedy show. There is no official word yet, but apparently Romney is considering the offer.

Romney Wins Iowa Caucuses by Eight Votes, Perry and Bachmann Head Home

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:52:20 +0000

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus on Tuesday night by the narrowest of margins, besting former US Senator Rick Santorum by just eight votes in the first primary for the Republican presidential nomination.

Political Movie 'Game Change' Coming to HBO in March [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:58:01 +0000

'Game Change' is based on the best selling book and is coming to HBO in March. The film is all about the 2008 presidential election, and includes a handful of stars, such as Julianne Moore who plays former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Watch the trailer on the next page and see how convincing Moore is as Palin.