State Representative David Bly, MN District 25B

Ranking of Road Quality in Minnesota is Falling

David Bly — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:54:07 +0000

The Reason Foundation, which describes itself as an organization that promotes free minds and free markets, has released its Annual Highway Report and ranks Minnesota 25th in the nation, a decline of 10 spots in one year. Minnesota can be proud of its low fatality rates as well as the condition of its bridges, however the deteriorating condition of rural Interstates, high urban Interstate congestion, and poor conditions on state highway miles bring the overall condition and cost-effectiveness of Minnesota roads down. The full report is on the Reason Foundation’s website.

I expect that when the 2010 ranking is published, we will see an increase due to the many road improvement projects funded by the bi-partisan effort to increase the gas tax here in Minnesota and by the Federal Recovery Act.

More Endorsements Received

David Bly — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:30:01 +0000

I am pleased to announce that the political action committees of the following organizations have added their endorsements to the ones I have already received:

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Reception and Fundraiser on Sept 16th at the home of Mike Thorsteinson

David Bly — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:01:36 +0000

Tom Rukavina, Margaret Anderson Kelliher, and former House Speaker Bob Vanasek are scheduled to attend a reception and fundraiser for me at the lakeside home of Mike Thorsteinson on Thursday, September 16, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Please come and bring a friend. More details and directions are in the attached flyer.

School Funding Session in Belle Plaine

David Bly — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:04:50 +0000

State Senator Kevin Dahle and I will be hosting Rep. Mindy Greiling who will speak about creating sound funding for Minnesota’s public schools. Her speech, titled The “New Minnesota Miracle” will be held Tuesday, August 10, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Kingsway Ratzkeller, Kingsway Retirement Living, The Lutheran Home Campus, 815 West Main Street in Belle Plaine.

4 Days, 25 Bands, 100 Concerts

David Bly — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:22:26 +0000

Beginning Thursday, August 5th, and going through Sunday, August 8th, Northfield and neighboring communities will host the 2010 Vintage Band Music Festival featuring 25 bands from the upper Midwest, the Eastern United States, and as far away as Helsinki and Austria. Local Northfield venues include the Northfield Retirement Center, Way, Riverside and Oddfellows Parks, the Contented Cow and many other locations.

So put on some vintage clothes, bring a folding chair, enjoy vintage music and sample fabulous food available from nearby restaurants. Plan on attending the dance Saturday night at the Ballroom and/or a Vaudeville show at the Grand on Sunday. See the Festival website for more information including a complete schedule.

August Events Sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society

David Bly — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:41:13 +0000

August is packed with events according the calendar at the Minnesota Historical Society’s website. Prairie camps, archeology events, walking tours and even a lego model display of the capitol are just a sampling of what’s available.