IT'S OFFICIAL: SPECIAL SESSION IN OCTOBER AND POLITICAL POSTSEASON BEFORE 2011 SESSION STARTS

Its official that Governor Tim Pawlenty called on Special Session to deal with flooding that have been occurring in Southern Minnesota. It will be sometimes during between October 7-12 and it will be one day special session.

Earlier today Governor and the Legislative leaders met in private meeting to deal with the issue. Gov. Pawlenty said that he prefer to wait until he hear from the federal government regarding spending on flooding relief.

If you are hardcore fan of Minnesota State Legislature, it is your only and last chance to see all of Senators and Representatives in action before General Election because 20 or more members are not returning when they convene again for 2011 regular session. It is just like postseason for Minnesota Political junkies like myself. Last chance to watch your favorite legislators such as Satveer Chaudhary, Margret Anderson Kelliher, Tom Emmer and more in action.

It will be on webcast but being televised is questionable. The Uptake will be broadcasting the session live.

Note: If session does occur on October 7, Downtown St. Paul will be very busy with Wild VS Hurricane 11AM game at the Excel Energy Center, so best way is to take public transit because when events are occurring at State Capitol and Excel Energy Center at same time, parking is impossible to find. For Metro Transit information: Call 612-373-3777 or go on www.metrotransit.org. As for concessions and food: My employer won’t have concessions stand or Capitol cafeteria open but they do provide vending machines or you can grab a bite at Minnesota Department of Transportation cafeteria during lunch hour.

REP. MARK BUESGENS HOUSE IS LISTED AS FORECLOSURED

By Rach Eggert

Rep. Mark Buesgens (R-Jordan) house is in foreclosure and it is listed on website for Southwest Homenow. His house went into foreclosure before he was busted for DWI. It listed at $717,288.00 as asking price. It is 5 bedroom single family house with two bathrooms.

Buesgens house listed on Southwest Homenow

Why don't Rep. Buesgens explain why he lost his house just like Senator Mee Moua did last week? His constituents in House district 35B may want to know why.

Senator Mee Moua lose her house to foreclosure as she went public about it last week. Why don't Buesgens do same thing?

MEMORIAL SERVICE DATE SET FOR FORMER STATE REP KATHLEEN SEKHON'S DAUGHTER

Former State Representative Kathleen Sekhon's Daughter, Rachael Diana Sekhon passed away sometimes during summer due to complication of virus. The family have set up memorial services. Here is the link:

Rachael Diana Sekhon obitbuary

The memorial service have set for Oct 9th. Kathleen Sekhon was elected twice to House in 1992 and 1996.