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Pawlenty orders state to stay out of federal health plan

Gov. Tim Pawlenty today ordered his administration to do whatever it can to keep out of a federal health care program enacted earlier this year.

By Don Davis , August 31, 2010

Minnesota governor candidates differ on building plan PressPass

Mark Dayton could see Minnesota borrowing $1 billion to build and repair facilities, Tom Horner sees something closer to $400 million and Tom Emmer would give cities more options to fund their own projects.

By Don Davis , August 25, 2010

Horner would mix cuts, tax increases PressPass

Minnesota programs would be cut $2.45 billion and taxes increased $2.15 billion under governor candidate Tom Horner’s budget plan.

By Don Davis , August 24, 2010

Franken says Enbridge should be investigated PressPass

A massive oil spill in Michigan has Minnesota lawmakers asking that the pipeline owner, Enbridge Energy Partners Ltd., be investigated that similar leaks don’t happen here.

August 14, 2010

Pawlenty rejects updated shore rules PressPass

Pawlenty rejects updated shore rules Gov. Tim Pawlenty has rejected an effort to update Minnesota’s rules for lakeshore development, telling regulators to try again.

August 14, 2010

Explosive debate sets election tone for Minnesota governor's race PressPass

Explosive debate sets election tone for Minnesota governor's race Minnesota’s major governor candidates wasted no time launching attacks on each other Friday night in the first debate of the general election campaign.

By Don Davis , August 14, 2010

Democrats strive for political unity in divisive race PressPass

Now that Minnesota Democrats agree on their governor nominee, voters can concentrate on a race that shows huge differences among candidates.

By Don Davis , August 12, 2010

Kelliher concedes DFL race; Dayton is official winner PressPass

Mark Dayton is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor governor candidate. Opponent Margaret Anderson Kelliher made it official late this morning when she conceded.

By Don Davis , August 11, 2010

Dayton apparent winner of DFL race for governor; Kelliher hasn't conceded PressPass

Dayton apparent winner of DFL race for governor; Kelliher hasn't conceded ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Democrats woke up this morning wondering who would be their governor candidate.

By Don Davis , August 11, 2010

Taxes at heart of today’s primary PressPass

The highlight race in today’s primary election features one major question: How rich does a Minnesotan need to be before the state raises taxes?

By Don Davis , August 10, 2010

Beltrami County Board to examine PILT funding PressPass

Beltrami County is expected to receive $2.1 million from the state of Minnesota in compensation for state nontaxable lands.

By Brad Swenson , August 02, 2010

Quam seeks support for husband Matt Entenza PressPass

Quam seeks support for husband Matt Entenza Democratic gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza’s wife, Lois Quam, was on the campaign trail this week, making a stop in Park Rapids to promote her husband’s political aspiration.

By Jean Ruzicka , July 24, 2010

Kelliher campaigns in Bemidji, focuses on state’s economy, education, health care PressPass

Kelliher campaigns in Bemidji, focuses on state’s economy, education, health care Among snakes and giant bubbles and a flapping owl, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher shared her goals for Minnesota.

By Laurie Swenson , July 22, 2010

Lt. governor candidate: Minnesota needs to address its ‘$6 billion problem’ PressPass

Lt. governor candidate: Minnesota needs to address its ‘$6 billion problem’ Minnesota voters have voiced a “real frustration” with a lack of state government effectiveness in recent years, a candidate for lieutenant governor told the Grand Forks Herald.

By James R. Johnson , July 22, 2010

Gildea sworn in as Minnesota’s chief justice PressPass

Gildea sworn in as Minnesota’s chief justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea learned at an early age how to tackle difficult situations.

By Don Davis , July 13, 2010

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