GOVERNMENT NEWS
Pawlenty wants longer sex offender sentences
Governor Tim Pawlenty wants to double some sex offender sentences, the latest in a series of related moves over the years.By Don Davis , February 09, 2010
Alexandria strives to get fit
Looking to lose a few pounds? Here’s good news: Alexandria is trying to find ways to make it easier for you to get active and get fit.February 09, 2010
State-owned vehicles used 25 percent more E85 in 2009
Minnesota’s state agencies say they're breaking their "addiction to oil" one tankful at a time.By Staff Report , February 06, 2010
Senators call to add cadmium to list of banned substances
On the heels of a new report showing that the toxic metal cadmium is being used in children’s jewelry sold in stores across the nation, six U.S. senators, including Al Franken (D-MN) have introduced legislation that will define cadmium as a banned hazardous substance.By Staff Report , February 06, 2010
No fun for legislators: Deficit of $1.2 billion looms as session starts
Minnesota legislators returned to the state Capitol yesterday for a session that promises to be little fun.By By Don Davis and Andrew Tellijohn, State Capitol Bureau , February 05, 2010
Local lawmakers are ready
The Minnesota Legislature began its new session yesterday, Thursday. What is at stake? What will be the highlights, the lowlights and the challenges ahead?February 05, 2010
Caucus-goers give early nod to Seifert, Rybak
Douglas County caucuses Tuesday night followed statewide trends in the race for governor – for the most part.
February 05, 2010
Minnesota lawmakers start session
Minnesota legislators return to work today with jobs at the top of their minds.By Andrew Tellijohn and Don Davis , February 04, 2010
Big crowd of governor hopefuls debate
More Minnesota governor candidates showed up for a massive Wednesday night debate than the average precinct caucus will host next week.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , February 03, 2010
Rep. Peterson: Commodity subsidies should be safe from Obama’s budget freeze
A three-year freeze in spending on many domestic programs, which President Barack Obama called for in his first State of the Union message to Congress on Wednesday, likely would have little effect on commodity subsidies and other major farm programs, Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said.By Chuck Haga , January 28, 2010
State delays more school aid 
The Minnesota Management and Budget department this morning told schools that the state will delay payments to them this spring because of a cash shortage, legislative Democrats say
By Don Davis , January 26, 2010
Willmar executive to challenge Peterson
Another Republican has announced a bid to try to unseat veteran U.S. Representative Collin Peterson.
January 22, 2010
Coleman not running for governor
The Republican who could raise more money than any other and who has a ready-made statewide campaign organization is not running for governor.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 22, 2010
Debate is on: Big or moderate bonding bill?
ize matters when it comes to a public works funding bill, but the debate is whether big or not-so-big is better in the current economy.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 20, 2010
GOP candidates free of Coleman shadow
Norm Coleman joked that he is "free at last, free at last" Monday, hours after he opted out of the Minnesota governor's race.
By Don Davis , January 19, 2010
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