STATE NEWS
Helping 4-H could hurt
A state senator’s bill designed to help fund a 4-H program in one county could end up hurting them statewide, a fellow senator and a county fair representative warn.By By Don Davis, Minnesota Capitol Bureau , March 09, 2010
Bill lifting nuclear power plant ban receives hearing
A Senate committee will decide today if it supports lifting a Minnesota ban on new nuclear power plants.By By Andrew Tellijohn, Minnesota Capitol Bureau , March 04, 2010
Counties call for redesign, but some object
County governments would take over most state road maintenance work, state patrol duties and could levy a half-cent sales tax under a plan they unveiled Tuesday.By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau and Scott Wente, Woodbury Bulletin , February 26, 2010
Douglas, Todd counties ranked for health
Those straddling the county line might consider stepping to the west. Douglas County was ranked 24 in a report on health statistics in 85 of Minnesota’s 87 counties. Todd County stands farther back at 66.February 26, 2010
State budget cuts hit city: Osakis has small buffer; officials remain positive 
Governor Tim Pawlenty’s proposal to balance the state budget could spread limited local resources so thin, residents will undoubtedly see holes in city services.
By By Greta Petrich, Editor , February 19, 2010
All health programs face cuts
No state health care program escaped Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s budget axe this week.
By By Don Davis , February 18, 2010
Tax increase attempt, or not?
Whether Democratic Minnesota senators favor passing a tax increase this year is an unanswered question.
By By Don Davis and Andrew Tellijohn, State Capitol Bureau , February 09, 2010
State delays more school aid
The Minnesota Management and Budget department this morning told schools that the state will delay payments to them this spring because of a cash shortage, legislative Democrats say.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 26, 2010
Pawlenty, legislators differ in bonding plan
ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants to spend $315 million less to build and repair facilities around Minnesota than legislative leaders want.
By By Don Davis , January 17, 2010
Vermilion park draws close
ST. PAUL -- Vermilion State Park is a technicality away from reality.
By By Don Davis, State Capitol Bureau , January 17, 2010
U.S. Steel agrees to sell land to Minnesota for Lake Vermilion state park
Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s dream of turning undeveloped Lake Vermilion shoreline into a state park has taken a giant step forward.
By By Candace Renalls , January 16, 2010
One dead, seven injured in five-vehicle crash on I-94
An 81-year-old Bismarck woman was killed and seven other people were injured in a five-car, chain reaction-type crash late Wednesday at the Buffalo ND interchange on Interstate 94, the North Dakota Highway Patrol said.
By By Mike Nowatzki , January 16, 2010
DFL candidates for governor square off
Alexandria was at the center of Minnesota’s gubernatorial race Saturday.
Eight of the 10 candidates vying for the DFL endorsement attended a forum organized by DFL party leaders in 12 west central Minnesota counties, including Douglas.
By By Al Edenloff , January 14, 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
State looks to schools for more money
ST. PAUL — Minnesota schools may be asked, again, to help balance the state budget.
By By Don Davis , January 13, 2010
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