Williams' Health care plan endorsed
> Austin Daily Herald

IP tries to stay strong in a partisan age
> Minnesota Monitor

Hutchinson: We're in a recession
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [opinion]

Complacency is the enemy, stewards say
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [Sturdevant]

Uldrich: Obama must move beyond rhetoric
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [opinion]

Bloomberg, Rendell, and Schwartzenegger unite around federal infrastructure investment
> Mike Bloomberg . com

Draft Bloomberg effort encouraged by Super Tuesday efforts
> Unite for Mike

Entitlement "time bombs" threaten Uncle Sam's "Full Faith and Cradit"
> National Center for Policy Analysis

Brainerd caucus lacks numbers, not dedication
> Brainerd Dispatch [registration required]

At IP caucuses, focus is on man who isn't in race - yet
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune

IP Chair emeritus Rick McCluhan passed away February 1, 2008
> Mankato Free Press [news story]
> Mankato Free Press [obituary]
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [obituary]

IPOA adds MNIP to list of affiliates
> Third Party Watch

Brockberg wants to help the middle class
> Star News

MacKay lays groundwork for Bloomberg bid
> Newsday

MNIP votes to affiliate with National IP
> WKBT TV LaCrosse [AP Wire]

Williams Planning run for US Senate
> Austin Daily Herald

State reimburses some political donations
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [Fixit]

Brockberg: Middle Class Losing Ground
> Hometown Source News Group

Veterans need to get into political battle
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [opinion]

IP considering cross-endorsement
> Minnesota Public Radio

A map to a less partisan Minnesota
> Grand Forks Herald [Opinion]

Unity08 bows to National IP
> The New York Observer

Reformers want politics out of political mapping
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Bloomberg seeks support of MNIP
> Minnesota Public Radio

Veteran political moderates comment
> New York Times [Editorial]

Penny says politicians need integrity
> Bemidji Pioneer

Gov. Ventura releases new book
> Minnesota Public Radio

A Modern Day Erie Canal
> TCS Daily [Jack Uldrich]

Embracing Change
> Jump the Curve [Jack Uldrich]

Tsunami of entitlement spending nears
> Bemidji Pioneer [Tim Penny]

State IP pondering national link-up
> Mankato Free Press

Independents avoid extremism
> Mankato Free Press [Opinion]

Hutchinson a good fit for Bush Foundation
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [Editorial]

IP of America Chair Hits The Road
> Independence Party of America

Poll results should wake up major parties
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune [Editorial]
> Mankato Free Press [Editorial]

World has changed -- so why not change how we pick a president?
> Rochester Post Bulletin [Opinion]

Dean Barkley signs on with IP of America
> Newsday

Hutchinson to head Bush Foundation
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune
> West Central Tribune
> Saint Paul Pioneer Press
> Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal

No Debate on Science? Technology impacts all issues
> Jack Uldrich [Editorial to the Des Moins Register]

Earmarks vs. Infrastructure
> Laura Knudsen, MNIP

Willpower needed to control health costs
> Mankato Free Press [Editorial]

Political heavyweights join forces to create nation's first independent political consultancy
> The Politico
> D'Amore, Hillsman, Oliver & Barkley

Transforming Health Care So We Can Keep Our Promises
> Governing.com (Peter Hutchinson)

Capitol Views: Reflexive kick interesting to watch in District 3 after Ramstad announces he is stepping down
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Ron Paul Re-Introduces Ballot Access Bill
> Ballot Access News

Tuning Out the World: Protectionism takes root in both parties
> Reason Magazine [Editorial]

Minneapolis police push IP out of meeting room
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Hutchinson part of panel discussion of the Cost of Safety (Infrastructure)
> Minnesota Public Radio

Don't let rush to rebuild obscure the lessons from the bridge collapse
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Tim Penny talks infrastructure
> Minnesota Public Radio (Midday)

IP Chair Craig Swaggert on Almanac
> Twin Cities Public Television
   (Select July 27, "It's Their Party!") 

Barkley considering run vs. Bachmann
> Winona Daily News

Instant Runoff Voting a Winner
> Twin Cities Daily Planet

Governing Management interviews our very own Peter Hutchinson!
> Governing Management Letter

Springtime: Potholes or possibilities?
> MNIP [Peter Hutchinson]

IP elects new State Party Chair
> MNIP [Press Release]

Nuturing Innovation: Government's Proper Role in Energy Policy
> MNIP [Rob Rossi]

House leaders argue over who's got more Hutchinson/Reed in their Healthcare bills!
> Almanac (Twin Cities Public Television)
[Select the April 20, 2007, "House Leaders Live" segment; a fast internet connection is required, however.]

Property Tax, Gas Tax
> Hutchinson Leader [Editorial]

Humphrey Institute series considers Iraq war's impact on family of service (wo)men
> The Minnesota Daily (U of M)

Tim Penny on Impact of High Corn Prices
> Albert Lea Tribune

Independence Party Looks to the Future
> The Minnesota Monitor

Tug-of-war unfolding over when the state should hold primary elections
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Pawlenty, Penny unite behind McCain
> West Central Tribune (Willmar)

Social Security Requires More Than Gridlock
> Investor's Business Daily (Tim Penny)

Tim Penny inaugurates new radio show
> The Mankato Free Press
> WCCO

Better choices: the case for Instant Runoff
> Timberjay Newspapers (Ely, Tower, & Cook)

Doug Friedline, former Ventura campaign manager, dies
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune (AP Wire Story)

Binkowski says he's not done with politics
> Minnesota Public Radio (end of article)

What's next for the Independence Party?
> The Minneapolis Observer

Newspapers Endorse Peter Hutchinson
> Saint Paul Pioneer Press (Editorial)
> The Winona Daily News (Editorial)
> The Minnesota Daily (Opinion)

Pioneer Press Endorses Red Nelson, LD50A
> Saint Paul Pioneer Press (Editorial)

Final Debates and Last-minute Campaigning
> MPR (includes Senate debate audio)
> MPR (includes Governor's debate audio)

Gubernatorial Candidates Debate on Almanac
> Twin Cities Public Television (Video)

Who is Peter Hutchinson?
> Minnesota Public Radio
> WCCO 4 News

Senate Candidates Debate in Rochester
> Minnesota Public Radio
> KTTC TV (Rochester)
> La Crosse Tribune
> WCCO
> Winona Daily News

6th CD Candidates Debate in Andover, MN
> Minnesota Public Radio

CD6 League of Women Voters Debate
> The Minnesota Daily

Senate Candidates in first Televised Debate
> Minnesota Public Radio (Audio)

Gubernatorial Candidates Debate on TV
> Minnesota Public Radio (Audio)

IP Chair Jim Moore on Governor's Race
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Hutchinson poses quandary for rivals
> KARE 11 News

Election: Better to look good or feel good?
> Business North

Counterpoint: Minnesotans deserve the facts
> Hometown Source (Jim Moore)

Party of Jesse Ventura Vies to Be More
> Washington Post

Minneapolis to vote on instant run-off voting
> Twin Cities City Pages
> KARE 11 TV

Sparks fly at 5th District debate
> Minnesota Public Radio

Only one Gov would raise gas tax if elected
> Elk River Star News

Secretary of state debate comes to U
> Twin Cities City Pages
> The Minnesota Daily

What makes Robert Fitzgerald run?
> Minnesota Public Radio

Senate Candidate Debate in Moorhead
> WCCO
> Minnesota Public Radio (full audio)

Hutchinson proposes tax rebate plan
> WCCO (AP Wire Story)

Hutchinson Hands Out Gube Debate DVD
> City Pages (Twin Cities)

Candidates dodging questions
> The Minnesota Daily (Editorial)

Attorney general candidates square off
> The Minnesota Daily

Are third party candidates relevant?
> KARE 11 TV (Twin Cities)

Candidates for governor spar over jobs
> Minnesota Public Radio

Hutchinson, Pentel debate paper cutouts of Pawlenty, Hatch on the CW (paper cutouts prove better listeners than who they represent)
> CW Twin Cities (Press Release)

Fitzgerald not just building political capital
> Hometown Source Newspapers

CD6 Candidates Debate on TPT's Almanac
> Twin Cities Public Television (go to Sept 22, 2006; fast connection required)

CD6 candidates display clear policy differences
> Minnesota Public Radio (Includes MPR story as well as complete audio of the debate)
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Hutchinson proposes $200 million a year toward clean water and land preservation
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Hatch, Pawlenty dodging debate duties
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Tammy Lee and other CD5 candidates maintain high intensity level in debate
> Listen to the full audio on MPR

IP Attorney General candidate John James seeks to be The People's Lawyer
> Coon Rapids ECM
> Listen to the Debate Audio on MPR

1st Gov. Debate Reveals Style, Substance
> WCCO

Gubernatorial Candidates Finally Debate
> Hear complete audio from MPR

Kiffmeyer: Same Old Song and Dance?
> Minneapolis/St. Paul CityPages

IP Candidate Shines in 5th District Forum
> Minneapolis Observer

Race for governor promises to be expensive
> KARE 11 TV

Gubernatorial front-runners haven't delivered on issue discussion
> Timberjay Newspapers

Pawlenty rebuffs campaign spending limits
> Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Senate Candidates Debate at State Fair
> Minnesota Public Radio (Audio)
> Minnesota Public Radio (text summary)

Spoonheim's main goal as candidate: defeat Republican Secretary of State Kiffmeyer
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Try MPR's Select-a-Candidate System
>Minnesota Public Radio

Meet Peter Hutchinson (Gary Eichden)
> Minnesota Public Radio (Midday)

Peter Hutchinson on MPR's Midmorning
> Minnesota Public Radio

Hutchinson's education views shaped by his experience as Minneapolis superintendent
> Minnesota Public Radio

Minneapolis Police Dept. Deputy Chief Lucy Gerold has eyes on state auditor's position
> Hometown Source Newspapers

Peter Hutchinson's Presentation to Humphrey Institute on "The Price of Government"
> MPR's Midday Program

State Fair is a Hot Spot for Campaigning
> Minnesota Daily

Senate Candidates on National Security
> Minnesota Public Radio

Hutchinson wants to change budgets
> WCCO Television

Jim Moore on Almanac's Political Family Feud
> Twin Cities Public Television (7/14/06 Party Chairs Tussle segment)

IP Seeks Power in a Post-Ventura Era
> Roll Call (PDF, by permission)

John Binkowski pledges to tell voters the truth
> Hometown Source Newspaper Group

Power Trips: Junkets, or real edification?
> American Radioworks

Rain fails to dampen IP convention
> Coon Rapids Herald

Independence Party candidates bring solid credentials; timing will be key
> Coon Rapids Herald

Highlights & Analysis from MNIP Convention
> Minnesota Public Radio

Peter Hutchinson on MPR's Midday
> Minnesota Public Radio

Peter Hutchinson wins IP Endorsement
> WCCO 4 News (includes video)

Hutchinson gets IP endorsement for Governor
> KARE 11 TV / AP

Hutchinson,team cruise to IP endorsement
> Minnesota Public Radio

IP Heads To Midway Stadium
> WCCO 4 TV

IP prepares to endorse statewide candidates
> Minnesota Public Radio

Pam Ellison and IP Senatorial Candidates on MPR's Midday Program
> Minnesota Public Radio (See the links at right under "Audio")

Peter Hutchinson announces his leadership slate on MPR's Midday Program
> Minnesota Public Radio

Former representative John Kasich looks at nation, GOP and finds both in trouble
> Evansville Courrier & Press

Two-Party Politics Fails Voters Again
> Peter Hutchinson / Winona Daily News

Tim Penny teams up with Envision Minnesota to promote long-term environmental thinking in Minnesota Legislature
> Minnesota Public Radio

Tammy Lee, Endorsed CD5 US House Candidate, on TPT's Almanac
> Twin Cities Public Television (April 28, 2006, 5th Congressional District)

Pawlenty's campaign kick-off sounds like an inaugural address
> Chris Truscott, MNIP

Running to Win
> Chris Truscott, MNIP

Tim Penny on MPR's Midday
> Minnesota Public Radio - 3/8/06

Robert Fitzgerald Information on MPR
> Minnesota Public Radio

Peter Hutchinson Information and Interviews on MPR
> Minnesota Public Radio

Peter Hutchinson Announces Run for Governor
> HometownSource.com - 1/25/06

IP Hosts Dan Dorman in Albert Lea
> Albert Lea Tribune - 9/21/05

Big Money Spent Nearly $95,000 per Legislator in 2004
> David Schultz, Hamline University

Money, Politics, and the Media
> Steve Knudsen, MNIP

One Disgruntled Customer in MN
> Larry Anderson, MNIP

Shame!
> Ben Thome, MNIP

Jim Moore on Government Meltdown
> Unabridged Version - 7/13/05

Hutchinson on Government Meltdown
> Winona Daily News - 7/12/05

Soft Money Buys State Shutdown
> MNIP - 7/1

An Independent Look at the 2005 Legislature
> Dave Hutcheson, MNIP

MNIP Press Release on 2005 Session
> MN IP - 5/18

Grumpy Old Men, Revisited
> MNIP - 2/25

A Sham Election Law's Pure Pedigree
> Kevin Featherly

Kiffmeyer Playing Politics
> Minnesota Daily

Put MNIP Back on the Ballot
> Kevin Featherly

Independence Party turns to Supreme Court to get ballot access
> Minnesota Public Radio

Social Security needs long-term overhaul, not campaign slogans
> Christian Science Monitor [Opinion - Tim Penny]

Independence Party 2004 Caucus Results