Keegan's Review

Thanks to everyone who came out the Keegan's mixer last night. The unofficial head count was about 60. And according to the approving Keegan's publican: "they all drink".

This contributed to the lively, and almost entirely nonpartisan, conversation throughout the evening. It was a great time meeting all the Minnesota bloggers, contributors, and readers in attendance. I dare say this much amateur Internet editorializing talent doesn't exist in any other region of the country. As such, it might make sense to somehow loosely formalize this affiliation for the synergistic promotional opportunities. Perhaps this is the dawning of the Minnesota Organization of Blogs (MOB)? Hmmmm.

We'll give that some thought. But for now here is a list of some of the folks I ran into last night. Some of whose blogs I've never read before, but scanning them this morning I realize there are all sorts of interesting things happening out there. (Because, remember, they all drink.)

Check 'em out. If I inadvertently left out anybody, send me an email and I'll add you to the list.

Fraters regular contributors The Warrior Princess, Man from Silver Mountain, and Jim Styczinski.

King Banaian from SCSU Scholars

Douglas Bass from Belief Seeking Understanding

Mitch Berg from Shot in the Dark

Captain Ed from Captain's Quarters

Cathy from Cathy in the Wright

DC from Brainstorming

Bob Davis from The Bob Davis Show on KSTP

Flash from Centristy

Sarah Janecek from MN Politics

Scott Johnson from Powerline

Peggy Kaplan From What If?

John LaPlante from Policy Guy

James Lileks from The Bleat

Chuck Olson from Blogumentary

Dave Polaschek from Dave's Picks

Jay Reding from Jay Reding.com

Shawn Sarazin from The American Mind

Odin Soli, the erstwhile Plain Layne

Margaret and David Strom from Our House

Bill Tuomala from Rocks Off

Thorley Winston from Tacitus

Chumley Wonder Bar from Plastic Hallway

And a special thanks to Keegan's Pub, for their fine accommodations and generous hospitality.

UPDATE: The Elder adds that logo designer extraordinaire, Derek Brigham and Eric Jorde from the newly launched Freedom Dogs were also in attendance.