Mike Tobin Archive

Medal of Honor Winner is Reluctant Hero

Published September 15, 2011

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer consented to press interviews so people would know the story of the teammates who didn't survive the ambush in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The men Meyer wants the world to remember are Lt. Michael Johnson, Staff Sgt. Aaron Kenefick, Gunnery Sgt Edwin Johnson and Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class James Layton.

Primary Voting Gets Under Way in Wisconsin Recall Campaigns

Published July 12, 2011

Wisconsin recall efforts that started in the winter cold amid the noise of raucous protests are finally reaching the ballot box, with elections scheduled Tuesday in the aftermath of a bitter partisan battle over balancing the budget and state workers' collective bargaining rights.

Despite Government Shutdown in Minnesota, Residents Still Face State Taxes

Published July 01, 2011

Even though the Minnesota Government has shut down along with all non-essential services, residents still need to get their state taxes paid. However, no one is at work to process the return.

Blagojevich's Defense: I'm Stupid

Published June 01, 2011

Blagojevich Says He Was Interested in Legal Horse Trade

Published May 31, 2011

Why the Recount in Wisconsin?

Published April 28, 2011

Wisconsin Judge Orders 'No Further Implementation' of Budget Law

Published March 29, 2011

A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday ordered "no further implementation" of the Gov. Scott Walker's budget repair bill that limits collective bargaining rights.

Collective Bargaining Appeal Takes Center Stage in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election

Published March 22, 2011

Emanuel's Lead Garners Unwanted Attention from Opponents

Published February 15, 2011

Ever hear the one about the Chicago Republican?

Published January 28, 2011