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House DFLers set high education funding goals
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House OKs health funding without knowing impact on hospitals

Minnesota state representatives approved 70-64 a health-care spending bill late Monday without knowing how it would affect hospitals around the state.

By Don Davis , April 26, 2013

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Could local sales tax pay for county road funding?

On the morning after the Alexandria City Council supported a new idea to pay for street projects, the Douglas County Board also talked about the need for more transportation funding. The board approved a resolution that encourages the Legislature to enact a law that brings adequate funding to Minnesota’s statewide transportation system.

By Al Edenloff , April 12, 2013

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Senator Westrom to help decide funding for environmental projects

State Senator Torrey Westrom was recently appointed to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.

March 22, 2013

Habitat for Humanity warehouse sale to help fund homes

Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale on Saturday, September 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items at the sale will include cabinets, trim, interior and exterior doors, windows, sinks, furniture, appliances and some miscellaneous items.

September 14, 2012

Habitat warehouse sale to help fund homes

Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) will hold a warehouse sale this Saturday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items at the sale will include cabinets, trim, interior and exterior doors, windows, sinks, furniture and some miscellaneous items.

July 19, 2012

Public invited to discuss county-wide funding

The boards of directors of the Lakes Area Economic Development Commission and Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission invite citizens and non-resident business owners of Douglas County to a series of public meetings.

April 25, 2012

Legacy funding approved in Senate

Appropriation of legacy funds was unanimously approved by the Senate Thursday in the form of a bill carried by Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria. The bill would commit $5.5 million for Asian carp barriers and $1.8 million for a University of Minnesota aquatic invasive species research center, among funds for a number of other projects and programs.

By Danielle Nordine, Echo Press State Capitol Bureau , March 28, 2012

11 highway projects funded under new program

Eleven highway improvement and infrastructure projects in Minnesota have received preliminary approval for nearly $33 million in funding under a joint pilot program launched by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).

By Staff Report , January 02, 2011

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Governor candidates find education policy differences

Governor candidates find education policy differences Minnesota governor candidates focused on predicable differences during a Thursday night education debate, but some agreements also surfaced.

By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , September 29, 2010

At least for a year, school districts can breathe sigh of relief

Class sizes may not go up as much as they might have in some area school districts, and some laid-off teachers might be back this fall, at least for this year.

By Linda Vanderwerf , September 05, 2010

Osakis schools facing delayed funding again

For the second year in a row, the state may delay state aid payments to schools, forcing a financially stable school district like Osakis to deal with a half-million dollar state-induced shortfall.

By Greta Petrich , August 15, 2010

Elder Network faces funding crunch

Elder Network faces funding crunch At a time when the elderly population is extensively expanding, the support and care that this demographic needs is being stifled.

By By Marit Aaseng, Intern Reporter , July 23, 2010

CIty officials urged to get word out on budget

Civic officials across the state are frustrated with how state financial decisions are affecting local budgeting, and with the seeming lack of public outcry about the potential impact on services and taxes.

By Tom Larson , July 04, 2010

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Bill gives 4-H funding source

Cities could donate to 4-H clubs under two bills senators tentatively passed Thursday.

By Don Davis , April 17, 2010

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Lawmakers try to find health funding

Some Minnesota lawmakers say they have found a way to prevent closing physical and mental health facilities serving the disabled, mentally ill, chemically dependent and those with brain injuries.

By Don Davis , April 13, 2010

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