LEGISLATURE
Bill mixes paint, bees and farmers ... and includes an island, too
By Don Davis Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built...
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:06 PM
Duluth-area leaders bring a message of thanks to Capitol
ST. PAUL Previous years visits to the state Capitol by Northeastern Minnesota community leaders included requests to fund projects such as an airport terminal, a hockey arena, an intermodal transpo...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 1:00 AM
Are things THAT bad at the state Capitol?
Eh? knows that Minnesota faces a budget deficit, but are things really that bad? The state flag flying outside of the Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday was upside down. A flag flown upside down can be...
Posted on 2/2/13 at 12:00 AM
Ex-FBI agent: More would have died at Red Lake with assault rifle
By Don Davis , February 07, 2013
Minnesota lawmakers send flood aid package to Dayton
The Minnesota Legislature today overwhelmingly approved $168 million in new state aid for communities damaged by summer floods and wind storms.By Don Davis , August 24, 2012
Gauthier says he'll run for re-election; Dayton urges him not to
August 22, 2012
Flood disaster bill includes aid for people, businesses
Individuals and small businesses recovering from summer storms would share in a disaster recovery bill lawmakers are discussing.By Don Davis , August 17, 2012
Minnesota legislative leaders to ask for special session for flood relief
Minnesota state legislative leaders from both parties will tour the Duluth area today to view damage from last week’s flood.June 27, 2012
Local view: Minnesota Legislature failed its constituents
Since winning House and Senate majorities in the 2010 election, Republicans shut down government; passed a budget resulting in higher property taxes; starved our schools through irresponsible borrowing, and brought divisive national politics to our front doors.By Cynthia Moothart , June 08, 2012
Minnesota Senate approves Vikings stadium plan
By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , May 09, 2012
Minnesota House approves Vikings stadium plan
By Don Davis , May 07, 2012
Minnesota politicians Bakk, Dill visit Two Harbors
About 40 people from around the area woke up early and drove themselves to the Two Harbors Community Center for a town hall meeting with Representative David Dill and Minority Leader Senator Tom Bakk last Saturday.January 26, 2012
Governor to put union vote in hands of subsidized child care providers
Cloquet in-home child care provider Heather Falk said Gov. Mark Dayton has “opened Pandora’s box” with his announcement Tuesday that he will order a vote by the state’s subsidized child care providers on whether they want a union representing them.By Wendy Johnson , November 17, 2011
St Louis County Township joins mining opposition
A second northeastern Minnesota township has said no thanks to mineral exploration and copper mining.October 20, 2011
Minnesota stalls mining leases in Northland again
By John Myers , October 06, 2011
Minnesota redistricting limbo makes candidacies 'political crapshoot'
Potential candidates for eight U.S. House, 134 state House and 67 state Senate districts are lining up to represent Minnesotans. But this year it is a slow-motion, and often quiet, effort.By Don Davis , October 03, 2011
Minnesota schools ponder new progress standards
By Jana Hollingsworth , September 30, 2011
Slowly, state parks reopen after Minnesota shutdown
By Peter Passi, Sam Cook and Brittany Berrens , July 22, 2011
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