GOVERNMENT NEWS
Pelican Rapids approves four-day school week 
School board members in Pelican Rapids Monday approved a four-day school week to begin this fall.
By Heidi Shaffer , July 21, 2010
Absentee ballots available June 25 for August primary
Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie reminds voters who will be away from home or otherwise unable to make it to their polling locations on August 10 that they can vote absentee in the state primary beginning Friday, June 25.
June 23, 2010
Meet the commissioners
Todd County commissioners invite anyone interested in issues affecting Todd County to attend any, or all, of a series of meetings to be held across the county in June.
June 04, 2010
Busy day for candidates
Today may be the busiest day this year for candidates filing paperwork for office.
By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , May 25, 2010
Legislature continues to break deadlines
Minnesota lawmakers missed another deadline when the sun came up this morning, the second in just a few hours.
By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , May 17, 2010
Sertich brings up special session
Democrats passed a third budget bill destined for a veto early today, and the House majority leader brought up the possibility that a special legislative session will be needed to fill a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.
By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , May 16, 2010
Pawlenty offers deficit proposal
Minnesota legislators are considering an offer designed to break a $3 billion logjam.
By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , May 16, 2010
County split on Sentenced to Serve cuts
Because of recent legislation slashing state funding for the Sentenced to Serve program, Douglas County will now have to pick up a bigger share of the cost.
By Celeste Beam , May 02, 2010
Grey Eagle retiree to run as independent for Collin Peterson's seat
Gene Waldorf, a retired engineer and former state senator, announced Monday that he will seek election to the United States Congress in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District.
March 19, 2010
Grey Eagle retiree to run as independent for Collin Peterson's seat
Gene Waldorf, a retired engineer and former state senator, announced Monday that he will seek election to the United States Congress in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District.
Waldorf said he will file as an independent.
March 17, 2010
Minnesota budget improves a little
Minnesota's budget numbers are a bit better today, but not enough for state officials to celebrate.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , March 02, 2010
Pawlenty appeals unallotment ruling
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty tells the Minnesota Supreme Court that he
followed state law and the constitution when he unilaterally cut state
programs last summer, and he asks justices for a speedy decision in the
case.
By By Don Davis , January 13, 2010
DFL candidates for governor to attend Alexandria forum
The Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) in the counties of central and west central Minnesota are sponsoring a DFL Gubernatorial Candidate Forum on Saturday, January 9 at 1 p.m. at the Alexandria Technical College Auditorium, South Auditorium, Room 743.
January 08, 2010
New law as of January 1: Nonresidents need Minnesota ATV passes
All-terrain-vehicle riders from other states must buy passes to use Minnesota’s 2,000 miles of trails.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 07, 2010
Osakis leaders ponder residents' requests
Taking over a pond, creating a one-way street and picking up leaves were all suggestions made by residents at the Osakis City Council’s regular meeting November 2.
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , November 10, 2009
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