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Vikings stadium: cheers or jeers?
Is the breakthrough to build a $975 million Viking stadium a huge victory or a costly boondoggle?
It all depends on how you feel about the Minnesota Vikings, state funding and gambling.
On Monday, Governor Mark Dayton signed the proposal. Only one hurdle remains – approval from the Minneapolis City Council, a probable, but not guaranteed action.
By Al Edenloff , May 16, 2012
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Local DFLers reorganize; plan 'birthday party' 
The Douglas County DFL general membership held its county convention at the Alexandria Technical and Community College on March 12.
New officers were elected to the Douglas County DFL Board – Charles Nettestad, chair; Bonnie Schnell, vice chair; and John Heydt as outreach officer. Ruth Obert, secretary, and Cal Anderson, treasurer, were re-elected to their respective positions.
April 11, 2012
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DFL celebrates 68 years of history
Happy birthday, DFL – you’re 68 years young!
Some people ask, what the heck is the DFL? Unlike most other states in the union, Minnesota has a long tradition of third parties. In 1915 the Non-Partisan League and the Duluth Union Labor Party merged to form the Farmer-Labor Party to reduce the power of corporate political interests that were openly exploiting farmers and laborers in rural and urban settings across the state.
April 11, 2012
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Hundreds rally at Capitol to end violence against women
More than 500 women, children, and men gathered at the state Capitol on March 6 to protest violence against women.
They called on legislators to support the programs that work in communities across Minnesota to address battering, sexual assault, stalking, sexual exploitation, and trafficking in women and girls.
April 11, 2012
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Mom or fish?
An earlier fishing opener this year?
It’s possible.
A legislative proposal passed in the Minnesota House on Tuesday would move Minnesota’s fishing opener from May 12 to May 5 this year.
April 06, 2012
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Bills say: 'Let the sunshine in'
The sunshine is peeking through the clouds in Minnesota, public information access advocates say.
A handful of data access proposals, also known as sunshine laws, would give the public wider access to government information if approved by the Minnesota Legislature.
By Danielle Nordine, Echo Press State Capitol Bureau , April 04, 2012
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Another step taken to speed business permits
A second step in speeding up state-issued permits to businesses looking to expand or build in the state became law Monday.
“This is a very rewarding moment,” Governor Mark Dayton said minutes after signing the bill that he and Republican lawmakers say will help Minnesota’s business climate.
By Don Davis , April 04, 2012
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Polar Bear Plunges raise $2.85 million for Special Olympics Minnesota
More than 14,000 brave plungers raised a record $2.85 million this winter for Special Olympics Minnesota by jumping into freezing-cold water in one of 16 Polar Bear Plunge events around the state.
Coordinated by law enforcement, the events offered fun-loving adrenaline junkies an opportunity to be “freezin’ for a reason” and to have a blast in the process.
April 04, 2012
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Hunting, fishing licenses could be sold in shutdown
Senators voted 41-24 Tuesday to keep hunting and fishing license sales going if state government shuts down like last summer.
By Don Davis , March 30, 2012
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Carol Wenner runs for District 8B post
Carol Wenner of Alexandria announced Friday that she is seeking the DFL endorsement for Minnesota House District 8B.
She is running against Republican Mary Franson of Alexandria.
March 28, 2012
Senate approves voter photo ID
Showing photo identification before voting may be inconvenient, but the senator sponsoring a proposal to require voter photo ID says it is worth it.
“I will willingly admit that there is some burden placed on some of our citizens in exercising their right to vote,” Senator Scott Newman said Friday before Minnesota senators voted 36-30 mostly along party lines to require photo IDs. “On balance, I believe this [constitutional] amendment is the right thing to do.”
By Don Davis , March 28, 2012
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Ingebrigtsen votes for voter ID amendment
Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria, supports the voter ID legislation.
March 28, 2012
Anderson endorsed by GOP in District 12B
State Representative Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, was endorsed March 17 as the Republican candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in the new District 12B.
This endorsing convention took place in Starbuck along with the conventions for House District 12A and Senate District 12.
March 28, 2012
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