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VIDEO: Michele Bachmann Makes Final Speech to Congress

With this year's session drawing to a close, the area's longtime legislator bids adieu.

December 10, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

After eight years of serving the Sixth Congressional District in the state of Minnesota, Rep. Michele Bachmann, one of the most polarizing political figures Minnesota has ever seen, made her […]

Tagged With: Congress, final speech, Michele Bachmann

Bachmann: It’s Been an Honor to Serve Sixth District

As her term nears an end, the retiring Congresswoman takes a look at her years in the U.S. House.

November 19, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

This column was written by Rep. Michele Bachmann At 12 years old, sitting in the back of my mother’s car as we drove north on Interstate 35 to our new […]

Tagged With: Michele Bachmann, Tea Party, U.S. House

The ‘Personal Politician’: A Q&A with Congressman-Elect Tom Emmer

In his first interview since winning the 2014 race for the Sixth District, Wright County's own Tom Emmer shares his vision for Congress.

November 6, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Less than 14 hours after he checked out of the Republican Victory Party headquarters in Minneapolis as a victorious, newly-elected member of the United State Congress, Tom Emmer looks … […]

Tagged With: Michele Bachmann, Sixth District, Tom Emmer

National Races: Incumbents Franken, Dayton Win, Emmer Takes Sixth

Early results show victories for familiar names in Minnesota races.

November 4, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Multiple news outlets, including the three major television networks, as well as Fox News and CNN, have called a trio of races here in Minnesota on Election Night. Former State […]

Tagged With: Al Franken, Mark Dayton, Michele Bachmann, Tom Emmer

Emmer Rolls to Sixth District Endorsement in Monticello

April 12, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

Wright County and fellow Sixth District Republicans voter overwhelmingly in favor of making Tom Emmer, the former Republican talk show host, conservative candidate of governor and Minnesota State House Representative […]

Tagged With: GOP, Michele Bachmann, Sixth District, Tom Emmer

Krinkie Decision Means Primary Likely Needed for Bachmann Successor

April 9, 2014 By Mike Schoemer

If the Republican Party is going to move ahead without the retiring Rep. Michele Bachmann, it’s most likely going to need a primary. Candidate Phil Krinkie, a former president of […]

Tagged With: Michele Bachmann, MN GOP, Republicans, Sixth District, US House

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