POLITICS
Pawlenty elaborates on ACORN aid-cutoff directive 
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is defending a move to blacklist a community organizing group as a policy decision not a political one.
By Associated Press , September 17, 2009
State senators visit Minnesota West
WORTHINGTON — Members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee descended upon Minnesota West Community and Technical College Wednesday to tour facilities and hear a presentation on the college’s desired capital improvement projects.
By Ryan McGaughey , September 17, 2009
As others see it: Political leaders in pointless duel
“Dueling Forums” was the slug on an Associated Press story this week. The story was about the state’s top political leaders in both parties getting together to talk about the state’s economy and government financial issues.
By The Journal of New Ulm , September 14, 2009
Sen. Grassley hopeful on limited health reform
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Republican Sen. Charles Grassley said Monday he remains hopeful a limited health care reform measure can be negotiated but a small group working on the issue agrees a government-run public option won't be part of a package.
By MIKE GLOVER,Associated Press Writer , August 31, 2009
Klobuchar talks health care reform
Minnesota senator visits with local hospital staff
WORTHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Sanford Regional Hospital Worthington (SRHW) Wednesday morning to speak with health care professionals about the challenges of health care in rural communities.
The main topics of conversation revolved around reform, reimbursement and recruitment of rural doctors.
By Justine Wettschreck , August 27, 2009
Sen. Edward Kennedy, 77, dies after cancer battle
HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (AP) — Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, the last surviving brother in an enduring political dynasty and one of the most influential senators in history, died Tuesday night at his home on Cape Cod after a yearlong struggle with brain cancer. He was 77.
By BOB SALSBERG and GLEN JOHNSON, Associated Press Writers , August 26, 2009
Pawlenty seeks federal help for pork industry
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty has asked federal authorities to help the pork industry, mostly encouraging them to work out better international trade deals.
By Don Davis , August 24, 2009
Feds: Job prevents Sviggum from running
RED WING — Steve Sviggum’s gubernatorial campaign is on indefinite hold.
By Mike Longaecker - Republican Eagle , August 20, 2009
Health changes will cost state
Leaders brace for fiscal falloutST. PAUL — Minnesota leaders are bracing for a fiscal fallout as federal policymakers debate health-care reform proposals costing $1 trillion.
By Don Davis , August 19, 2009
Sanford’s Jackson purchase unopposed
JACKSON — The Jackson City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday selling the city’s hospital to Sanford Health for $1.25 million.
By Kari Lucin , August 19, 2009
City takes closer look at Minnesota 60
Pedestrian tunnel suggested as safety feature at Morningside Drive, East AvenueWORTHINGTON — The Worthington City Council approved final plans for the first phase of the Minnesota 60 four-lane expansion project during a public hearing with the Minnesota Department of Transportation Monday night.
By Julie Buntjer , August 18, 2009
Analysis: Search for clear pitches in health fight
WASHINGTON (AP) — If there’s a rhetorical knockout blow out there in the fight over health care, neither side has found it.
By Associated Press , August 18, 2009
Kline rejects Walz meeting offer
ST. PAUL — Don’t plan to attend a health-care reform meeting with U.S. Reps. Tim Walz and John Kline standing side by side.
By Don Davis , August 18, 2009
City, county and school boards mull PR person
Entities want to ensure correct information while combating gossip, negativityWORTHINGTON — How do government entities address negative members of a community (those that have the opinions, but not the facts)?
By Justine Wettschreck , August 18, 2009
Pork industry woes extend beyond ill-founded flu scare
ST. PAUL — “Swine flu” made an already sick pork industry even sicker.
By Don Davis , August 17, 2009
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Politicians fight for money
Gov. Tim Pawlenty's unilateral spending cuts, designed to balance Minnesota's budget, affect the poor seeking health care, cities and counties that will lose some state aid and countless others. But the governor reported one complaint overshadows all others he has heard. It does not come from the p
Posted by: Don Davis on Jun 20, 2009 at 8:46 AM | Capitol Chatter1959: Raving Governor Hauled to Mental Hospital
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Regatta: Matt Entenza
Matt Entenza is on the stage. I'll try to get down some of the quotes from his speech. "I'm proud to be home." "Worthington's a great place but it's hard for those of us from Worthington to talk about (how great it is)." His grandfather fought for the Union in the Civil War an
Posted by: Kari Lucin, Daily Globe on Jun 12, 2009 at 6:19 PM | Oh Look, a Shiny Thing!1934: Worthington was a Small Town
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1934: Worse Election Silliness than Hanging Chads
Essentially, they changed the rules so that they had a single ballot for both primaries. It did mean however that you could only vote in one primary
1979: Candidates Ronnie and Bush Get Thumbs Down
Ronnie may have been too old and Bush too dull, but both eventually did become president.
I'm not sure who Big John was. Maybe John Connally? There are at least three men
1979: Killer Bees Avoid Arrest
I wasn't born yet, so it's not entirely my fault I read this headline and thought "Why are they trying to arrest bees?"
Here's another
1979: A Globe Editor Meets Jimmy Carter
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