STATE NEWS
2009 Minnesota income tax filing season begins
The Minnesota Department of Revenue has announced that the state income tax filing season is officially under way. The department is now accepting individual income tax returns for tax year 2009.February 05, 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
Students invited to submit artwork for Junior Duck Stamp Contest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2010 Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest.February 03, 2010
Report shows aid to cities dropped while property taxes increased
State Auditor Rebecca Otto recently released the Minnesota City Finances Report, which summarizes the financial operations of Minnesota cities for calendar year 2008.January 29, 2010
Governor taps Alexandria for state peace officer board
Governor Tim Pawlenty has reappointed Jon M. Magnuson of Alexandria to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).January 29, 2010
Dayton wants to boost funding for education
Former U.S. Senator Mark Dayton brought his gubernatorial campaign to Alexandria and other cities Friday, declaring he wants to raise taxes on the wealthiest Minnesotans in order to improve funding for public education.January 27, 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
Teacher salary settlements drop to record low in state
Education Minnesota, a union of 70,000 educators, estimates more than half of the state’s teachers accepted salary freezes in one or both years of their new two-year contracts.
January 20, 2010
Menze to run against Peterson
Glen Menze has announced that he will challenge Collin Peterson for the 7th District Congressional seat in Minnesota.
January 20, 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
2009 fire deaths projected to be lowest on record
The Department of Public Safety State Fire Marshal Division reports that Minnesota’s projected number of fire deaths in 2009 will be the lowest since record keeping began in 1970.
January 20, 2010
Statewide effort against drunk driving results in 2,577 arrests in a month
A December-long, Minnesota-wide DWI crackdown generated 2,577 DWI arrests and 4,586 seat belt violations.
January 15, 2010
Register now for cap-and-trade symposium
Manufacturers from around the state are invited to attend an informative session at Alexandria Technical College on Thursday, January 21.
January 15, 2010
DFL candidates for governor square off
Alexandria was at the center of Minnesota’s gubernatorial race Saturday.
Eight of the 10 candidates vying for the DFL endorsement attended a forum organized by DFL party leaders in 12 west central Minnesota counties, including Douglas.
January 13, 2010
Advisory issued for contaminated Parkers Farm products
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid eating certain peanut butter, cheese, salsa, cream cheese bagel spreads, dips and spreads produced by Parkers Farm, Inc., of Coon Rapids.
January 13, 2010
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