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CAPITOL CHATTER Democrats leave session with issues they still want to do
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey There is little doubt the 2013 Minnesota Legislature will be remembered for its historic vote to allow gay marriage and a $2 billion tax increase. Democrats say the s...
Posted on 5/22/13 at 1:01 PM
REPRINT 1939: Too Many Great Parade Entries
At the first King Turkey Day parade in 1939, there wasn't a reviewing stand for the parade judges, who thus had little time to judge each entry. Because of that, and also because there were so very ...
Posted on 10/19/10 at 12:00 AM
STAFF BLOG TALES FROM THE CHIEF Speaking with Matt Entenza
Matt Entenza has worn Worthington on his sleeve thus far during his campaign to be the DFL's gubernatorial candidate. He's filmed commercials promoting his run for governor in Worthington, and he freq...
Posted on 7/8/10 at 11:05 AM
OH LOOK! A SHINY THING Halloween at the Dayton House
You haven't experienced Halloween until you've visited a Victorian-era, restored home with period furniture and decor, with scary music and sounds in the background, that people have actually died in....
Posted on 11/2/09 at 7:49 AM
Letter: Dayton's latest budget proposals are too costly
With six weeks left in the legislative session, Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leadership have begun releasing updated budget proposals and spending targets. I’m troubled by the proposals’ increased spending.
By District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne , March 26, 2013
In border town, Dayton’s budget faces skepticism
MOORHEAD –– Frank Orton made sure Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton understands problems he faces in competing against North Dakota stores.
By Don Davis , March 25, 2013
Health insurance bill signed into law
ST. PAUL — Minnesotans will be able to shop for health insurance through a state marketplace beginning Oct. 1, but may not see savings for a couple of years.
By Don Davis , March 21, 2013
Ready for reform
Minnesota health insurance marketplace close to realityST. PAUL — Minnesota is just a few steps away from some of the biggest health insurance reforms in recent history.
By Danielle Killey , March 15, 2013
Dayton to drop business sales tax plan
Governor to unveil changes in budget proposal on TuesdayST. PAUL — It seemed as if pretty much no one liked Gov. Mark Dayton’s proposal to tax business services, prompting him to overhaul a budget plan he presented six weeks ago.
By Don Davis , March 08, 2013
Health marketplace makes a big change
Weber: It's the beginning of the end of the greatest health insurance systemST. PAUL — Sen. Tony Lourey endured 12 hours of debate on what he called the biggest change in the Minnesota health care system in decades.
By Don Davis , March 08, 2013
Letter: State's economy continues to improve
I’m pleased with a recent report from state budget experts showing Minnesota’s economy making positive improvements in three budget cycles.
By District 22B Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake , March 07, 2013
Letter: Governor should heed state's economic news
Minnesota’s latest economic update provided mostly good news, as budget experts again project better than expected revenue collections for the current and future budget cycles.
By District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker, R-Luverne , March 07, 2013
Expansion of Mayo Clinic would cost far more than imagined
Price tag could be up to $1 billion above first estimateST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators expressed sticker shock Tuesday when they learned the state’s Mayo Clinic expansion proposal would cost more than they thought.
By Don Davis , March 05, 2013
Lawmakers aim to curb bullying
ST. PAUL — A rural Minnesota woman said if some schools had better programs and plans to deal with bullying, her son might not killed himself.
By Danielle Killey , March 05, 2013
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