In the Third Congressional District, DFL candidate Ashwin Madia of Plymouth and Republican candidate Erik Paulsen of Eden Prairie were joined in filing for office by Independence candidates David Dillon of Excelsior (endorsed) and Steev Ramsdell of Eden Prairie. Rep. Jim Ramstad, R-Third District, is set to retire.
In Minnesota House District 42A, Rep. Maria Ruud, DFL, of Minnetonka is facing a challenge from DFL-er Daniel Kim of Eden Prairie as well as Republicans Bob House of Minnetonka, Shari May of Minnetonka and Lee Prinkkila of Eden Prairie.

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for two vacancies on the Riley-Purgatory-Bluff Creek Watershed District Board. The terms for the two positions expire July 31. Incumbent Kristine Sundberg of Minnetonka is seeking reappointment; James Landini of Bloomington is not seeking reappointment.

A Minnesota Department of Revenue news release reminded taxpayers that the 0.25 percent transit sales and use tax was to go into effect on Tuesday, July 1, 2008.The taxes will be used to fund the transit system including light rail, commuter rail and bus rapid transit.
The five metropolitan counties affected are Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington. The tax is separate from and in addition to the Hennepin County, St. Paul and Minneapolis sales and use taxes already in existence. It does not replace these taxes.

The filing period for federal, state and judicial offices began Tuesday.
Candidates may file July 1 until 5 pm. July 15. The last day for withdrawal is July 17.
The place for filing for federal office is at the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office in St. Paul. Those seeking election to state or judicial office may file in the county they live in.
For those candidates filing for municipal, school district, and other local offices, dates vary. Filing for the two Eden Prairie City Council seats up for election is open from Aug. 26 to Sept. 9 (last day for withdrawal is Sept. 11).

This year, the prospect of a Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has become a reality. As the $909 million project to connect Minneapolis and St. Paul takes shape, it leaves the door open for the next step in transit projects – and that is where the Southwest Transitway may receive its long-awaited turn.

Hwy 41 – Lane restrictions on Hwy 41 will be extended until Monday, June 2, weather permitting, to allow time for the concrete that was poured to properly set.

Turn lanes and shoulder closures will occur periodically as signed.

Visit the Government Center this summer Wednesdays through Fridays from noon - 1 p.m. for music, animals, dancing and more. Hennepin County’s annual Summer on the Plaza brings free entertainment to the North Plaza, 300 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis. The Intercontinental Lunch Music Series, part of Summer on the Plaza, is sponsored by the Hennepin County Multicultural Arts Committee. Bring your lunch or purchase food on the plaza, and enjoy the shows. To see the complete schedule group descriptions, visit www.hennepin.us/summeronplaza.

Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-42B, Eden Prairie, gave his goodbye speech last night along with other retiring legislators, as the Minnesota legislative session came to a close.

You can find it by clicking here,

http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/archivesHFS.asp?ls_year=85

then scroll down to "House Floor Session - part 4"

Click under "watch and listen" 

His speech comes at the 2:31:30 mark.

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