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The Minnesota Capitol begins to fill with people Monday, May 13, 2013, in anticipation of a Senate vote to legalize gay marriage. Supporters came in far bigger numbers than opponents. (Forum News Service photo by Don Davis)

Tears of a different sort flow after historic gay marriage vote

Gay Minnesotans and their supporters rallied with tears of sadness rolling down their faces two years ago. Today, their faces are covered with tears of elation as the Minnesota Senate...

news / state Mon, May 13, 2013 - 4:40pm

Both sides of the gay marriage debate gather outside the Minnesota House chambers Thursday, May 9, 2013, for a historic debate on the issue.

Minnesota House approves same-sex marriage

Minnesota is a vote and a signature away from becoming the 12th state to allow gay marriage. The House voted 75-59 today to eliminate an existing gay-marriage ban in state...

news / state Thu, May 09, 2013 - 4:14pm

Governor appoints seven-member board to oversee MNSure

Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of a seven-member board responsible for managing and operating MNsure – a new health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can choose quality, affordable health...

news / state Tue, Apr 30, 2013 - 11:47am

House plan ups alcohol, cigarette, some income taxes

By Danielle Killey FORUM NEWS SERVICE House Democrat leaders say they need to raise taxes on the richest Minnesotans’ incomes, alcohol and cigarettes to make funding top priorities possible. The...

news / state Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - 1:14pm

Dead baby found in hospital linens delivered to MN laundry

By Anne Jacobson / Red Wing Republican Eagle - `RED WING, Minn. -- A dead infant was found in hospital linens delivered Tuesday to Crothall Laundry here, Red Wing Police...

news / state Wed, Apr 17, 2013 - 9:25am

Bill would require Minnesota pet breeders to be licensed

By: Sasha Aslanian , Minnesota Public Radio After six failed attempts, a bill that would require dog and cat breeders in Minnesota to obtain licenses could begin to move through...

news / state Mon, Apr 15, 2013 - 8:44am

The replacement project is on the governor's bonding list. (Anna Erickson / Enterprise)

Local water, bridge projects on bonding list

By Don Davis and anna erickson aerickson@parkrapidsenterprise.com Minnesota would borrow money for relatively small projects to a massive Capitol building renovation under the governor’s public works funding proposal. Park Rapids...

news / state Wed, Apr 10, 2013 - 9:36am

DEADLIEST WEEKEND OF 2013: EIGHT KILLED ON MINNESOTA ROADS

At least eight people were killed on Minnesota roads this past weekend, (April 6–early Monday morning, April 8), making it the deadliest weekend of the year, according to the Minnesota...

news / state Mon, Apr 08, 2013 - 11:53am

From left, Ron Masanz, Lou Schultz, John Warren, Dave Free, Darrel Gruis, Howard Maninga, Dewane Morgan and Bob Johnson. (Submitted photo)

Star of the North marks 205th military honor funeral

U.S. Marine Corps Detachment 1109, Star of the North, Park Rapids, was recently asked to participate in a military honor funeral at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, the group’s 205th invitation...

news / state Sat, Apr 06, 2013 - 11:32am

Four state trooper squads struck in March — 10 hit to-date for the year

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota State Patrol reports 10 trooper squads have been struck while parked during assists to other motorists to-date in 2013 — and four of the crashes...

news / state Wed, Apr 03, 2013 - 3:31pm

New funding proposal will provide more sustainable water supplies to Minnesota communities, business, including Park Rapids

Gov. Mark Dayton is proposing a new funding structure to help ensure that Minnesota’s growing economy has reliable supplies of high quality water. The proposal is expected to be introduced...

news / state Thu, Mar 28, 2013 - 10:37am

Spring load limits announced for Minnesota

The ENDING DATE for Winter Load Increases and STARTING DATE for Spring Load Restrictions in the CENTRAL, NORTH-CENTRAL and NORTH FROST ZONES will be Friday, March29, 2013 at 12:01 AM...

news / state Tue, Mar 26, 2013 - 10:31am

Expect a 'wee bit' extra DWI enforcement on St. Patrick's Day weekend

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Partygoers are reminded to plan ahead for a sober ride this St. Patrick’s Day weekend as several law enforcement agencies around the state will be adding...

news / state Fri, Mar 15, 2013 - 7:57am

Defense pay cuts could affect 2,000-plus in North Dakota, Minnesota

By Christopher Bkork / Grand Forks Herald - A proposed furlough of Department of Defense employees could mean a 20 percent cut in pay for thousands of employees of Grand...

news / state Thu, Mar 14, 2013 - 8:39am

It's township day across Minnesota

BEMIDJI – It’s a thankless job not many are interested in. “The last time around, I didn’t even file and I got elected,” said Dennis Zeto. Zeto, 10-year chairman of...

news / state Tue, Mar 12, 2013 - 8:20am

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