Mid-June . . . in Ironwood County, Minnesota, the days alternate between thunderstorms and sun-filled, cooler afternoons with the promise of July's oppressive humidity around the corner.
And speaking of July, the legislature and Governor in Saint Paul still cannot learn the art of compromise. Here in Ironwood, we'd like to throw them all out and start over. So far the Governor has a few points in his favor--he has proven that he is wiling to compromise, but the legislature, dominated by hide-bound, ideologically-driven "no taxes for any reason" politicians, appears unrealistic.
Once the tourism dries up because state services disappear and the media starts shining its spotlight on hurting people, the legislature will look progressively regressive.
