Dave Orrick
Pioneer Press
Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Recent articles by Dave:
MN Senate Democrats make final push to legalize marijuana
Recreational pot use is unlikely to be allowed in Minnesota this year. → Read More
MN Republicans struggle to endorse for governor
With an optimistic eye toward November’s elections, Minnesota Republican die-hards Saturday struggled to reach consensus on which candidate they most want to face Gov. Tim Walz. → Read More
MN Republicans endorse Jim Schultz for attorney general
Schultz earned the endorsement after a comeback over three ballots to defeat 2018 candidate Doug Wardlow. → Read More
MN Republicans endorse Kim Crockett for secretary of state
The office oversees elections. → Read More
MN Republicans endorse Ryan Wilson for state auditor
Wilson, who was unopposed in seeking the endorsement, is a constitutional law attorney from Maple Grove. → Read More
Optimistic Republicans grapple with endorsements at MN convention
Republicans currently control the state Senate, but Democrats control the House and hold every statewide elected office. All those offices — and every seat in the Legislature — will be … → Read More
Jennifer Carnahan says man threatened her while campaigning in Faribault
Police Chief John Sherwin said in a statement that detectives have identified the man, contacted him at his Faribault area home and continue to investigate. → Read More
With Bethesda shelter closing, lawmakers weigh options for St. Paul’s homeless – Twin Cities
Without new funding, county officials warn, the specter of homeless encampments could return to the capital city. → Read More
Rondo Land Bridge plan was attacked in committee. But the $6M is probably safe.
A Republican plan would stymie the project, but that would be a long shot because Democrats support it. → Read More
MN police association endorses Paul Gazelka for governor
Top competitors in a crowded field of Republicans are trying to distinguish themselves as law-and-order candidates. → Read More
Possible liquor deal could loosen up Minnesota’s growler and distiller laws – Twin Cities
A deal is afoot at the Minnesota Capitol that could spell some of the biggest changes for craft brewers and distillers in years. → Read More
Rep. Angie Craig tests positive for COVID-19
Craig, who is vaccinated and boosted, said she is “experiencing mild symptoms” and is isolating herself. → Read More
Lawmaker bills Minnesota House for day spent campaigning, but plans to pay it back
A Minnesota state lawmaker has billed taxpayers for a day he spent working on his run for Congress. State Rep. Jeremy Munson accepted a $66 per diem payment for March 17, which he spent in Washingt… → Read More
Klobuchar touts new shipping rules to clear clogs in supply chain
Practically speaking, none of the reforms would take effect any time soon; federal bureaucrats will have to write rules to govern the process, which typically takes months or longer. → Read More
MN has just become one of America’s preeminent funders of ALS research – Twin Cities
A $25 million bill was inspired by Sen. David Tomassoni’s diagnosis and decline. → Read More
Ramsey and Hennepin counties shrunk during first year of pandemic while outer metro grew
Numerous counties across greater Minnesota also lost population. → Read More
MN Capitol’s stately cafe reopens for first time since March 2020 – Twin Cities
Jon Kelly, director of government affairs for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, was so excited he wore socks with hamburgers on them. Jeremy Estenson, a lobbyist with the Taft law firm, describ… → Read More
Pig’s Eye landfill task force gains bipartisan backing – Twin Cities
State Sen. Foung Hawj said a key environmental committee has advanced efforts to accelerate cleanup. → Read More
Candidates crowd into battleground Washington County House race
A teacher, a school board member, a respiratory therapist, a small business owner, and, as of Thursday, a St. Paul cop. → Read More
Bipartisan sports betting plan gains major endorsements from tribes, Walz
It’s becoming a safe bet that Minnesota will make it legal to gamble on sports. → Read More