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Joe Kimball

Joe Kimball, formerly of the Star Tribune, reports on state politics and St. Paul City Hall. He's also the author of "Secrets of the Congdon Mansion," the bestselling chronicle of the historic Congdon murders in Duluth. (He was in Duluth the day it happened — but has a good alibi — and has covered the trials and ongoing tales of bigamy, arson, prison and suicide ever since.) Kimball lives in White Bear Lake with his wife, a mystery novelist and network television producer. They have two married daughters, two sons attending Notre Dame and two grandchildren.

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Political Agenda

Voter ID supporters want boycott of AARP because it opposes proposed amendment

By Joe Kimball | 01:54 pm

Groups supporting Minnesota's Voter ID constitutional amendment are calling for a boycott of AARP.

Two Cities

Taxpayers League unscientific survey says Minneapolis residents oppose stadium deal

By Joe Kimball | 12:32 pm

The Taxpayers League of Minnesota released an admittedly unscientific survey of  1,000 Minneapolis residents, showing they oppose the Vikings stadium deal by a 2-1 margin.

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Two Cities

Twin Cities thinking ahead about electric-car charging stations

By Joe Kimball | 12:17 pm

Minneapolis and St. Paul are mentioned in a Midwest Energy News roundup of how area cities are dealing with electric-vehicle charging stations.

Two Cities

Rybak hires lobbyist Jennifer O'Rourke as chief of staff

By Joe Kimball | 11:20 am

Reports say Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has a new chief of staff: Jennifer O'Rourke, who's been a lobbyist for the League of Minnesota Cities.

Two Cities

Port Authority buys Gillette site; land swap could put the Saints ballpark there

By Joe Kimball | 05/22/12

There's still no guarantee that they'll get the state money to make it happen, but officials in St. Paul are moving ahead with plans for a Saints ballpark in downtown.

Political Agenda

Commissioner Reinhardt gets first spot in Ramsey County's election filing line

By Joe Kimball | 05/22/12

Ramsey County Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt was first in line at the Ramsey County offices to file for another term.

Two Cities

Rybak continues stadium blitz as council votes Thursday and Friday

By Joe Kimball | 05/22/12

With the Minneapolis City Council poised to vote, the mayor is trying to assure he's still got the seven votes needed for passage.

Two Cities

Red Bull fans brought cold cash to St. Paul for Crashed Ice event

By Joe Kimball | 05/22/12

Financial calculations indicate that the giant crowd of 80,000 or so contributed mightily to the city's coffers.

Political Agenda

Filing opens Tuesday for November election candidates

By Joe Kimball | 05/22/12

Filings for Minnesota elective offices run through June 5 for the more than 1,000 federal, state and local positions up for election in November.

Political Agenda

White Bear Food Shelf head gets community service award

By Joe Kimball | 05/22/12

Jackie Reis, chair of the White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf, was honored for her exemplary community service.