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question everything

(48,842 posts) Tue Dec 19, 2017, 11:52 PM Dec 2017

Wasn't there someone who was both a Lt. Gov. and the transportation commissioner?

Carol something?

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Wasn't there someone who was both a Lt. Gov. and the transportation commissioner? (Original Post) question everything Dec 2017 OP

Carol Molnau riverwalker Dec 2017 #1

I always remember her for Wellstone ruled Dec 2017 #2

Thanks. Can this be viewed as a precedent for the chair of the senate to keep her current job question everything Dec 2017 #3

I see it as two different branches..........very highly illegal Angry Dragon Dec 2017 #4

Agree. I suppose with Carol Molnau both offices were with the executive branch (nt) question everything Dec 2017 #5

riverwalker

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1. Carol Molnau

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Wed Dec 20, 2017, 12:48 AM

Dec 2017

Served both roles but when I 35 bridge collapsed she was in China. .

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Molnau

Wellstone ruled

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2. I always remember her for

Reply to riverwalker (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 20, 2017, 01:07 AM

Dec 2017

the selling of Her Families Farm in Carver County to the Minnesota Transportation for several Millions as a settlement in the 212 Hwy Reconstruction and By Pass around Chaska. At the time,it was the largest right of way price paid.

question everything

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3. Thanks. Can this be viewed as a precedent for the chair of the senate to keep her current job

Reply to riverwalker (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 20, 2017, 01:21 PM

Dec 2017

while serving as Lt. Gov?

Angry Dragon

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4. I see it as two different branches..........very highly illegal

Reply to question everything (Reply #3)

Sun Dec 24, 2017, 03:29 PM

Dec 2017

question everything

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5. Agree. I suppose with Carol Molnau both offices were with the executive branch (nt)

Reply to Angry Dragon (Reply #4)

Sun Dec 24, 2017, 10:00 PM

Dec 2017

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