STATE NEWS
2011 State Fair poll results 
Minnesotans do not appear willing to change the state’s Constitution to define marriage.
Of the record 12,549 people participating in the 2011 House of Representatives State Fair Poll, 66.5 percent said the state Constitution should not be amended to define marriage as only a union of one man and one woman, while 29.8 percent believe the Constitution should be changed. The question will be asked on the November 2012 ballot.
October 12, 2011
Douglas County 4-H members bring home ribbons, memories from state fair 
4-H at the Minnesota State Fair is not just a fun annual event. Every summer, thousands of 4-H youth participate in the state fair to showcase the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experience.
September 28, 2011
Chirping goodbye – Many Minnesota birds will soon depart for warmer winds 
By Wendy Wilson , September 21, 2011
Column – Technological advances within the Minnesota court system 
Pursuant to the Minnesota Constitution, the Judicial Branch of government is obligated to ensure that defendants in criminal cases “enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.”
September 16, 2011
Terrorist attacks forced new emergency approach 
Even the dark smoke clouds billowing out of the Twin Towers, a Pennsylvania field and the Pentagon 10 years ago contained a silver lining.
By Don Davis , September 09, 2011
Lake groups vent frustration over DNR's mussel plan 
The largest meeting to date of individuals and groups working to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Minnesota met with Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Tom Landwehr to express frustration with what they described as the DNR’s “lack of action.”
September 07, 2011
Police, prosecutors struggle to stay on top of synthetic drugs 
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. – Minnesota police and prosecutors have a new way to fight the newest drug craze, but say they still need to catch up.
By Don Davis , September 07, 2011
Minnesota State Fair program features elk farm in Garfield, chef from Arrowwood Resort
Charles Francis and Kim Esala-Francis of Doraisamy Elk Farm in Garfield and Shane Wichtendahl of Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria will participate in the 9th annual “Minnesota Cooks” program at the State Fair this Sunday, August 28.August 26, 2011
Property tax benefit extended for surviving spouses of disabled veterans
A property tax exclusion program has been extended to five years for the surviving spouses of Minnesota veterans with a permanent and total disability connected to their military service.August 26, 2011
Franson supports new government reform bill 
Legislative leaders from the House of Representatives introduced a new initiative Thursday – Reform 2.0, as a follow up to Reform 1.0 introduced in the 2011 legislative session
Reform 1.0 was an initiative that took shape over the 2011 session through reforms like the environmental permitting bill, alternative teacher licensure, and the repeal of the provider tax.
August 24, 2011
Minnesota joins nationwide DWI crackdown through Labor Day 
Drive sober or get pulled over. Added DWI enforcement will hit the roads in Minnesota and in every state, during the nation’s biggest DWI enforcement effort of the year through September 5.
August 24, 2011
Alexandria Citizen's Climate Lobby volunteer goes to Congress 
August 19, 2011
A rumbling ruckus – high winds damage numerous properties in Douglas County area 
By Al Edenloff and Wendy Wilson , August 03, 2011
WorkForce Center re-opens doors 
The Rural Minnesota Concentrated Employment Program (RMCEP) has announced it is again able to access operating funds from the state.
July 29, 2011
Special session has impact in Douglas County 
State government is up and running again and the fallout from the shutdown and the budget agreement is being felt locally.
By Al Edenloff , July 22, 2011
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