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E-pulltab, bingo games will pay off, say supporters
Genny Hinnenkamp travels the Duluth area, picking up proceeds from pulltab games, with profits destined for the charity she represents and the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. At the same time she dreams about getting more money as electronic pulltab games spread and statewide electronic bingo is added.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Genny Hinnenkamp travels the Duluth area, picking up proceeds from pulltab games, with profits destined for the charity she represents and the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. At the same time she dreams about getting more money as electronic pulltab games spread and statewide electronic bingo is added.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Asian carp barrier: disco, electric or lock-out?
Three options appear viable to help stop the advance of Asian carp into Minnesota, but after years of talk, disputes remain about how to best halt the invasion.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Three options appear viable to help stop the advance of Asian carp into Minnesota, but after years of talk, disputes remain about how to best halt the invasion.
Wednesday, January, 23, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Capitol Chatter: Many leaders find politics is no joke
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura was the king of deadpanning, a trait that got him in trouble more than once. He often would deliver lines, giving no indication he was joking.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura was the king of deadpanning, a trait that got him in trouble more than once. He often would deliver lines, giving no indication he was joking.
Monday, January, 21, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Local legislators eager to dig in
State legislators who represent Douglas County plan to be watchdogs for taxes and agriculture in the new session that began last Tuesday. “It’s a humbling experience to walk into that chamber, raise my right hand, and to realize that I am here because my fellow citizens sent me here to represent them,” said District 12 Senator Torrey Westrom, R- Elbow Lake.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
State legislators who represent Douglas County plan to be watchdogs for taxes and agriculture in the new session that began last Tuesday. “It’s a humbling experience to walk into that chamber, raise my right hand, and to realize that I am here because my fellow citizens sent me here to represent them,” said District 12 Senator Torrey Westrom, R- Elbow Lake.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Early bills show taxes, education are priorities
Taxes, education funding, constitutional amendments and health care top Minnesota lawmakers’ priorities for the 2013 legislative session, according to some of the first bills introduced.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Taxes, education funding, constitutional amendments and health care top Minnesota lawmakers’ priorities for the 2013 legislative session, according to some of the first bills introduced.
Wednesday, January, 16, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Governor's joke about back surgery delay backfires
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday morning that he was considering delaying releasing his budget because of recent back surgery, then said it was all a joke.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Monday morning that he was considering delaying releasing his budget because of recent back surgery, then said it was all a joke.
Monday, January, 14, 2013 - Forum News Service - News
Local legislators vow to work with other party
Legislators who represent part of Douglas County vowed to work with the other party to accomplish goals that will benefit all Minnesotans. State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake for District 12A, began his first term in the Minnesota House, serving the counties of Grant, Wilkin, Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse, and part of Douglas and Pope.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Legislators who represent part of Douglas County vowed to work with the other party to accomplish goals that will benefit all Minnesotans. State Representative Jay McNamar, DFL-Elbow Lake for District 12A, began his first term in the Minnesota House, serving the counties of Grant, Wilkin, Big Stone, Stevens, Traverse, and part of Douglas and Pope.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
New lawmakers excited to begin
The scene was much like the first day of school or a family reunion as 62 new lawmakers experienced their first legislative session day Tuesday at the Minnesota Capitol alongside returning senators and representatives.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The scene was much like the first day of school or a family reunion as 62 new lawmakers experienced their first legislative session day Tuesday at the Minnesota Capitol alongside returning senators and representatives.
Friday, January, 11, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editorial - How to follow the Legislature
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
With the Minnesota Legislature now in session – for those not paying attention, it convened on Tuesday – now is a good time for citizens to find out how they can follow their decisions and offer their input.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - Opinion
Minnesotans watch to see if state budget will increase
Minnesota’s taxpayer-supported budget rose from $638,623 in 1962-63 to $35 billion in the current two-year cycle, and now Minnesotans and a new crop of lawmakers are wondering what the state’s new budget number will be.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota’s taxpayer-supported budget rose from $638,623 in 1962-63 to $35 billion in the current two-year cycle, and now Minnesotans and a new crop of lawmakers are wondering what the state’s new budget number will be.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
No shutdown, but tough session expected
Newly elected conservative Republican Minnesota legislative majorities and a new liberal governor took office two years ago, setting the stage for rocky state budget negotiations that ended in a state government shutdown.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Newly elected conservative Republican Minnesota legislative majorities and a new liberal governor took office two years ago, setting the stage for rocky state budget negotiations that ended in a state government shutdown.
Friday, January, 04, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
News Briefs: Couple killed in crash west of New London
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Editor's note: The following is a collection of news briefs from Forum Communications Company newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Saturday, December, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Franson prevails in recount
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House. There are not enough ballots in question to give Cunniff the lead.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House. There are not enough ballots in question to give Cunniff the lead.
Wednesday, December, 05, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
With recount complete, Franson has 12-vote lead
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A two-day recount put Minnesota State Representative Mary Franson 12 votes ahead of Bob Cunniff, apparently sending her to a second term in the House.
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Franson keeps 11-vote edge after recount in Douglas County
The race in Minnesota House District 8B is still razor thin following a state-ordered recount in Douglas County Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
The race in Minnesota House District 8B is still razor thin following a state-ordered recount in Douglas County Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Recount begins for Franson-Cunniff race (W/VIDEO)
A state-ordered recount is underway for the race between Minnesota House 8B candidates, Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, and Bob Cunniff, DFL-Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A state-ordered recount is underway for the race between Minnesota House 8B candidates, Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, and Bob Cunniff, DFL-Alexandria.
Wednesday, November, 28, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Minnesota House 8B recount begins Wednesday
A hand recount of 21,288 votes in a state House race begins Wednesday.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
A hand recount of 21,288 votes in a state House race begins Wednesday.
Tuesday, November, 27, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Bakk names Senate committee leaders
Incoming Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk has announced who will lead committees for the next four years.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Incoming Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk has announced who will lead committees for the next four years.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Happy days for Minnesota Democrats
Forgive Minnesota Democrats if they’re wearing broad smiles lately. Democratic-Farmer-Laborites won all the big prizes in Tuesday’s election.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Forgive Minnesota Democrats if they’re wearing broad smiles lately. Democratic-Farmer-Laborites won all the big prizes in Tuesday’s election.
Wednesday, November, 14, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
Capitol Chatter: Cash-strapped Republicans downplay funding issue
Republicans are stereotyped as being rich, but Minnesota Republicans can testify that was not the case in the 2012 campaign.
Saturday, November, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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Republicans are stereotyped as being rich, but Minnesota Republicans can testify that was not the case in the 2012 campaign.
Saturday, November, 10, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News
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