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Tom Berg to speak at the Peak Supper Club

Tom Berg, author of Minnesota’s Miracle: Lessons from the Government that Worked, will be the keynote speaker at a DFL Senate District 8 event.

April 24, 2013

State officials seek way to release sex offenders

State officials seek way to release sex offenders Many Minnesotans may be perfectly happy to see sex offenders tossed behind bars, with jailers throwing away the keys. However, a federal judge says the system Minnesota uses is so close to the throw-away-the-key philosophy that it violates the U.S. Constitution.

March 22, 2013

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Township elections are Tuesday

Grassroots government needs a little tending Tuesday. It’s township election time. Eighteen of the 20 townships in Douglas County will hold elections and annual meetings on Tuesday, March 12. Brandon and Miltona townships hold their elections in the fall but will still have meetings.

By Al Edenloff , March 08, 2013

No shutdown, but tough session expected

Newly elected conservative Republican Minnesota legislative majorities and a new liberal governor took office two years ago, setting the stage for rocky state budget negotiations that ended in a state government shutdown.

By Don Davis and Danielle Killey, Forum Communications , January 04, 2013

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Social Security offices to close half hour earlier

Effective November 19, 2012, Minnesota Social Security offices will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday.

November 08, 2012

Plan would transform The Wharf into Zorbaz

Two big developments are seeking a little tax help from the city of Alexandria.

By Al Edenloff , May 29, 2012

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Alexandria City Council hears bad/good news about liquor stores

At first glance, the numbers look bleak: Sales at Alexandria’s two city-owned liquor stores fell from just over $5 million in 2010 to $4.6 million last year – a 9 percent drop.

By Al Edenloff , March 26, 2012

Alexandria seeks citizens to serve on boards, commissions

The city of Alexandria will be appointing members of the public to the following committees for duties beginning January 1, 2012.

By Staff Report , October 21, 2011

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Capitol Chatter: Jobs back on politicians’ radar

This year started with Minnesota political leaders emphasizing the need to create jobs, but the state’s deficit problem sidetracked much of that talk. Now, Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers appear to be moving back to that discussion.

By Don Davis , August 20, 2011

State auditor report examines special tax districts

State Auditor Rebecca Otto recently released the Special Districts Finance Report, a comprehensive report on Minnesota’s special districts revenues, expenditures and debt for fiscal year 2009.

By Staff Report , August 15, 2011

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Alexandria City Council crunches its budget

The Minnesota Legislature’s cuts to cities are coming home to roost. At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council amended its 2011 budget to make up for $673,695 in reduced Local Government Aid (LGA) and the elimination of the market value homestead credit (MVHC).

By Al Edenloff , August 09, 2011

Child care assistance and services for seniors restored

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will resume most child care payments as well as grants that fund a number of critical human services, following an order by Ramsey County District Court yesterday.

By Staff Report , July 14, 2011

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Judge rules child care assistance is core function; providers can continue care

Family child care providers are celebrating and breathing a sigh of relief today as Judge Kathleen Gearin ruled the Child Care Assistance Program a core function of state government.

By Staff Report , July 13, 2011

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Rural Minnesota CEP prepares for shutdown; WorkForce Center may close

Rural Minnesota CEP, Inc. (RMCEP) is a private, non-profit company that contracts with the state government to provide employment and training programs to unemployed and underemployed adults and youth.

By Staff Report , June 30, 2011

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Eye clinic's tax abatment gets OK from Alexandria City Council

A tax abatement request to help build a new eye clinic in Alexandria received a green light Monday night.

By Al Edenloff , June 28, 2011

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