Sunday, April 27, 2025

Controversial deal in another show of congressional reports.....

The last Sunday of April, meaning we're about a third of the way through 2025. Wow.


Anyhow, I will be on the air today for my radio show The Closer. Today's 2-hour stint gets started at 1:00 PM Central Time. 


In the first hour, I'll weigh in on a lot of Minnesota news, specifically the Soros-backed Hennepin County Attorney going soft, the MN AG getting rebuked by SCOTUS, Gov. Tim Walz's focusing more on national during his "State of the State," etc. 


Then in the second hour, longtime friend of the show (and lifelong Catholic) Mark "Mr. D" Heuring will join the broadcast to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, what we might expect in Francis's successor, etc. 



So please call (651) 289-4488 if you'd like to weigh in on any of the topics we plan on addressing.

 
You can listen live in the Twin Cities at AM 1280 or, if you're near downtown Minneapolis/West Metro area, 107.5 FM on your radio dial. In and out of the Minneapolis-St Paul area you can listen to the program on the Internet by clicking this link, or check us out via iheart radio as well as Amazon Alexa (just say "Alexa, play The Patriot Minneapolis")If you're unable to tune in live, please check out my podcast page for the latest show post.

And if you're so inclined, follow along on Twitter at #NARNShow or "Like" our Facebook page, where we also conduct a "Live Stream" of the broadcast.

Until then.....


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Friday, April 25, 2025

Huh. What changed?

Sen. Tina "The Butcher" Smith (D-MN) reacting to the arrest of a Wisconsin judge allegedly flouting the law





Compare those sentiments to what she conveyed almost five years earlier. 





The title to the post is one of those rhetorical questions by the way. 


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Thursday, April 24, 2025

Walz: Pay no attention to the party who squandered an $18 billion surplus

In his State of the State address on Wednesday evening, Nebraska Fats Gov. Tim Walz basically used much of his allotted time as an extension of his national townhall tour. 


Walz excoriated (President Donald) Trump, saying he’s chosen to “destroy the federal government’s ability to help people” and “throw our economy into turmoil.”

In his primetime speech to a narrowly divided Minnesota Legislature, Walz positioned himself as a foil to Trump while expressing his willingness to work with Republicans at home. He looked at his legacy over the past six years, framing it around investments made in schools and families. The speech was reflective of Walz’s ambitions as a governor who’s mulling running for re-election while also leaving the door open to a possible national bid in 2028.

“As governor, I will continue to do everything in my power to protect Minnesotans from getting hurt, and continue to provide shelter from the storm,” Walz said.


Not really sure how prioritizing a far left prog agenda, unabashedly supporting a culture of death and squandering an $18 billion budget surplus squares with those objectives, but I'm certain Walz doesn't know either.   


In the aftermath of Walz's address, my state Rep. Harry Niska (R-Ramsey) rightfully called out Walz's demagoguery. 

 




Normally I'm not a big fan of symbolic, partisan legislation which is used to ding the other party. That said, Minnesota Republicans may have been on to something with their attempts to designate "Trump Derangement Syndrome" as a legit mental illness


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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Quick Hits: Volume CCCLXXI

 - It's shouldn't be all that shocking when a certain Soros-backed county prosecutor (who once looked to charge a state trooper with manslaughter without weighing exculpatory evidence) goes soft on property crime when the suspect is aligned with her politically. 


A progressive prosecutor is declining to charge a Minnesota state employee after he was caught on camera allegedly causing an estimated $20,000 worth of damages to Tesla vehicles in protest of billionaire Elon Musk.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s office is seeking diversion for Minnesota Department of Human Service employee Dylan Adams after he allegedly vandalized at least six Teslas in Minneapolis while walking his dog.

“This is an approach taken in many property crime cases and helps to ensure the individual keeps their job and can pay restitution, as well as reducing the likelihood of repeat offenses,” the DA’s office told CBS News.

If the vandalism continues, the County Attorney’s office would not rule out charges. Progressive County Attorney Mary Moriarty took office in 2023 and has faced strong criticism for her soft-on-crime approach. On several occasions, Moriarty has shown leniency to violent criminals, including suspects charged with murder and sexual assault, leading to disputes with prosecutors and outrage among victims’ families.


So glad I live in Anoka County, where our County Attorney Brad Johnson made a very definitive statement


Just so that no one gets any silly ideas in the North Metro from this story. Offenders who commit a crime spree causing tens of thousands in damages to multiple victims will not be approved for pre-charge diversion in Anoka County. This is especially true if the lawlessness is politically motivated.

Pre-charge diversion can be a very useful tool to deal with people - especially those that are immediately remorseful - who make a stupid mistake or commit isolated crimes when under some type of distress. That was not this. It makes it worse that the offender is a State employee in a position of public trust. He would likely become a felon in Anoka County.

If anyone gets the urge to damage cars or other property as a political statement ... please think again ... the First Amendment is not a defense to criminal misconduct. And we have enough on our hands right now.

Remember. Treat your neighbors like you would like to be treated.


Moral clarity at its finest!



- The ilk who'd like you to believe that literal children should have the absolute right to transition to a different gender will also tell ya that some legal adults (specifically ages 18 thru 20) should not be able to exercise their Constitutional right to own a firearm. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is part of said ilk. Thankfully, the judicial branch essentially told him he was flat out wrong regarding the latter


The United States Supreme Court today declined to hear Keith Ellison’s appeal in Worth v. Jacobson, leaving intact lower‑court decisions that struck down the state’s 21+ age requirement for carry permits. This denial ends the litigation and confirms that law‑abiding 18‑ to 20‑year‑old Minnesotans are entitled to the same Second Amendment rights as every other adult.

“This is a resounding victory for 18-20-year-old adults who wish to exercise their constitutional right to bear arms,” stated Bryan Strawser, Chair, Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.

“Politicians should carefully consider the legal ramifications of infringing on Second Amendment rights,” added Rob Doar, Senior Vice President & Political Director. “The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus and its allies will relentlessly pursue legal action against any unconstitutional measures introduced in Minnesota.”


Eternal vigilance pays off yet again. 



- Pope Francis passed away on Monday at the age of 88. 


My former Northern Alliance Radio Network colleague (and staunch Catholic) Ed Morrissey weighed in some aspects of Francis' legacy.  


I recall especially the reaction of the Argentine journalists in the press annex when the name (Francis) got announced, and the general sense of optimism that resulted after the bewilderment that came from Pope Benedict XVI's surprise retirement. Pope Francis' first moves to shed some of the pomp and ceremony in favor of a more pastoral approach generated even more enthusiasm.

However, that began to fade when Francis' "openly political" approach began to emerge, as my friend Frank Rocca writes above. Some of that was overblown; as I often wrote, the worst words to start off a Catholic journalist's day was a news report that began "Pope Francis said today," as it nearly always would be followed by something he hadn't actually said. The experience at the 2014 Synod on the Family was an Orwellian peek at this kind of misreporting (which I also covered from the Vatican press office).

Often enough, though, Francis' actual statements and writings generated considerable and legitimate controversy. That was especially true in the US, where the pope's observations on US policies confounded friends and opponents alike. Immigration policies were only one aspect of this; conservatives demanded more support for the fight against abortion, and liberals expected Francis to rewrite doctrine on ordination of women, divorce and remarriage, and especially on LGBTQ demands.


I'm not the least bit Catholic, but my impression is the faith is currently seeing its predominate growth occurring among traditionalists. I shared this observation with a couple in their 60s who happen to be lifelong Catholics. This is what the wife texted me: 


(Y)ou are absolutely 100% spot on. The traditionalists in the Catholic Church are exploding, especially in the young people. And boy do I see it every weekend. I cantor at our church and have the distinction of being in the 'front row seat' in terms of seeing the congregation. (T)he amount of young families with pregnant moms already with several small children, women wearing dresses and chapel veils has gone up exponentially. 😳

I worry that the Vatican is going to double down and pick another pope like Francis and try to alienate more Catholics. But it's only making the younger ones more staunch. It's going to be very interesting what happens next.


Ed also points out in a different piece that Francis appointed at least half of the voting cardinals that will participate in this conclave. Will the priority be to acknowledge the appetite for tradition or to perpetuate Francis' worldview? 


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Monday, April 21, 2025

Box Score of the Week

Washington Nationals at Cincinnati Reds - April 1, 2018.


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On this Easter Sunday, the Nats' Bryce Harper hit two home runs. It was the second consecutive season in which he hit two homers on that blessed holiday. 


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Sunday, April 20, 2025

The NARN Closer's playlist - 4/20/2025



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I drown in hesitation, my words come crashing down......

It's an Easter Sunday edition of my radio show The Closer. The broadcast gets started at 1:00 PM Central Time. 


Right at 1:00, conservative commentator and New York Post syndicated columnist Karol Markowicz will be on to discuss the left's dangerous obsession with "assassination culture." 


At 1:30, Keri Heintzeman, GOP candidate for the special election in MN Senate District 6, will join the broadcast to discuss her win in the Republican primary as well as her campaign for the general election on April 29.


And of course......He is risen!!



You can listen in the Twin Cities at AM 1280 or, if you're near downtown Minneapolis/West Metro area, 107.5 FM on your radio dial. In and out of the Minneapolis-St Paul area you can listen to the program on the Internet by clicking this link, or check us out via iheart radio as well as Amazon Alexa (just say "Alexa, play The Patriot Minneapolis")If you're unable to tune in, please check out my podcast page for the latest show post.

And if you're so inclined, follow along on Twitter at #NARNShow or "Like" our Facebook page.

Until then.....


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Friday, April 18, 2025

Good Friday

When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
John 19:30









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