John Berns

Former Lawmakers Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:25:59 -0500

Democrats Jane Ranum and Andy Dawkins compare notes with Republicans Fritz Knaak and soon-to-retire Rep. John Berns.

First-Termers Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:51:57 -0500

Our rookie group of lawmakers return to deliver their assessment of the session just ended.

We All Bring Something to the Table

Tony Sertich — Fri, 18 May 2007 18:15:43 -0500

I was surprised to read Rep. Siefert's latest blog submission. I'm not sure what's with all the doom and gloom considering he told his local Marshall paper that he is optimistic that the legislative session can end on time.
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First-Termers Panel

tptadmin — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:44:19 -0500

When the 2007 legislative session began, we picked a group of four first-term lawmakers to check in with from time to time during their rookie season. Democrats Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert sit across the couch from Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns.

The Return of the First-Termers

richard — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:32:03 -0600

Our group of first-time lawmakers make their second Almanac appearance. Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns sit down on the couch with DFLers Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert.

A New First-Termers Panel

richard — Thu, 4 Jan 2007 22:00:49 -0600

It's an Almanac tradition. Each year we elect a new state Senate and House we pick a group of four first-time lawmakers to share their experience. We unveil this year's panel: Republicans Bill Ingebrigtsen and John Berns are joined by DFLers Patricia Torres Ray and Kathy Brynaert.

The Rookies

richard — Wed, 3 Jan 2007 10:35:23 -0600

Our new series where we profile the huge crop of freshmen lawmakers. First up: John Berns and Patricia Torres Ray.