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Farm Bureau endorses Klobuchar
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar received support Friday from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee. The Republican-leaning organization endorsed Democrat Klobuchar over GOP challeng...
Posted on 8/31/12 at 11:28 AM
Experts predict good fishing on Devils Lake
Ice fishing probably ended too soon for some anglers this year, but the good winter fishing on Devils Lake bodes well for more of the same this spring. In a news release from the Devils Lake Conventi...
Posted on 4/19/12 at 10:29 AM
FBI: Federal Bureau of Investigation ?
Received a message this morning from Special Agent Bill Nicholson of FBI, to send him $200 to claim $800,000 lottery prize. Transaction code : EA 2948-910. Money in Bank of America account. Sent $200 ...
Posted on 6/28/09 at 9:05 AM
Republicans want pay freeze
Minnesota Senate Republicans want to freeze all state and local government workers' pay. The proposal goes a step beyond Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty, who last week said he favored a freeze, but has not offered a bill to do that.By Don Davis , February 04, 2009
Judges to examine disputed ballots
Judges deciding Minnesota’s U.S. Senate election trial indicated today that they will review individual absentee ballots as part of the proceeding.By Scott Wente , February 04, 2009
Senate election trial to start January 26
Minnesota’s U.S. Senate election goes on trial in about a week. A three-judge panel presiding over Norm Coleman’s election lawsuit has set a brisk timeline for legal filings leading up to a January 26 trial opening. On Wednesday, the panel will consider a request by Al Franken to throw out Coleman’s lawsuit.By Scott Wente , January 19, 2009
Business tax cuts highlight Pawlenty plan
Governor Tim Pawlenty today pleaded with legislators not to raise Minnesotans' taxes while he also called for more education spending, but with strings attached. In his annual State of the State speech, Pawlenty also said he wants to freeze all state wages.By Don Davis , January 15, 2009
Future state budgets expected to be worse
Legislators have yet to begin balancing the next Minnesota state budget, but already are being warned that the $4.85 billion deficit they face is nothing compared to what is to come in future years.By Don Davis , January 13, 2009
Franken request rejected; trial judges named
Norm Coleman went to the state’s high court and Al Franken may do the same. Franken’s campaign hinted Monday it could go to the Minnesota Supreme Court to obtain an election certificate after a bipartisan pair of state officials refused to issue a signed certificate.By Scott Wente , January 13, 2009
Franken wants election certificate
Al Franken’s campaign wants him granted an election certificate even as Minnesota’s U.S. Senate results are challenged in court. That certificate could allow him to be seated in the Senate.By Scott Wente , January 12, 2009
Pawlenty, lawmakers want to mandate sharing in schools
Schools save money when they combine business-office services, so Gov. Tim Pawlenty and a coalition of state legislators want to require cooperation.By Don Davis , January 10, 2009
Franken: 'I will work hard to earn your confidence'
U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken delivered a statement Monday afternoon, following a state board's certification that he won a statewide recount.January 06, 2009
State adds 38,033 persons
The population of Minnesota increased by 38,033 persons or 0.7 percent between July 2007 and July 2008, a slightly slower growth rate than in the preceding year.January 03, 2009
Absentee dispute clouds Senate recount finish
Only a final stack of ballots stands in the way of declaring a winner in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate recount. But like much of the prolonged recount between Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken, it may not be that simple.By Scott Wente , January 03, 2009
Some predict lawmakers will need special session
Here's what is making news in and around the state Capitol this week.By Scott Wente and Don Davis , January 02, 2009
Franken lead at 50; absentee ballots remain
Al Franken increased his slim lead over Senator Norm Coleman by a few votes Monday morning as another phase of the U.S. Senate race ended.By Scott Wente , December 31, 2008
Minnesota budget future is dark
For 28 years, Jim Mulder has looked into his crystal ball and predicted how legislators and the governor will solve budget problems. Now, the Association of Minnesota Counties' executive director said, that crystal ball is dark.By Don Davis and Scott Wente , December 29, 2008
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