Friday evening netroots and news digest

The Cornerhouse Comments notes that QPP In Austin Will Pay Compensation Claims of Sickened Workers.  Congressman Walz had taken an interest on behalf of the workers, and researchers at the Mayo Clinic were closing in on the link between the ailment and working conditions in the pock processing facility.  Sadly, denial of workers compensation is too often nearly routine by insurance companies.

In the Sixth, Andy at Residual Forces notes that ultra-conservative Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has joined ultra-conservative Congressman John Kline in supporting their party's endorsed candidate. Dump Bachmann implicitly reminds everybody that Dick Day is running as a challenger in the Republican primary in Well Michele Bachmann Would Never Endorse Dick Day.

Also in the Sixth, the Political Muse from Liberal in the Land of Conservative is working on videos of Tim Walz's passionate speech on energy and the economy for his MnMuseTube Channel. We will post them as they become available.

The Marshall Independent notes that Transportation committee discusses local road issues in Washington
with congressional staffers and Rep. Peterson.  The Redwood Falls Gazette earlier reported that  Congressmen Walz and Peterson, along with Senators Klobuchar and Coleman, were seeking federal funding for the Minnesota Prairie line, a short-line railroad operated by the Minnesota Valley Regional Railroad Authority.

The NUWire Investor looks at the Wind Energy Promotion Act.

The Albert Lea Tribune reports DFL Party to hold 1st District convention Saturday in Albert Lea.