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STAFF BLOG THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY Areavoices Digest #30 - Let's Talk Movies, Golf and More!
After a couple of pretty heady news days, some Areavoices bloggers are looking to have a little fun. This week's list of recommended blogs includes a couple of new movie review blogs as well as blogs ...
Posted on 5/4/11 at 2:35 PM
TALES FROM THE CHIEF Into the fray
As the Minnesota budget stalemate continues, it’s easy to imagine legislators being just plain frustrated by what’s taking place around them. Chances are the Democratic or Republican lawma...
Posted on 5/14/10 at 4:23 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Pawlenty to cities: How much should I cut?
Gov. Tim Pawlenty Gov. Tim Pawlenty said small cities will be protected when he cuts spending to balance the state budget, but he wants other cities and counties to say how much state aid they can li...
Posted on 5/21/09 at 12:54 PM
Minnesota Political Notebook: GOP says that Dayton rejected appointees, too
ST. PAUL - Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s stinging criticism of Senate Republicans last Monday, saying they are “not fit to govern,” still hurt as the week ended.
By Don Davis , February 05, 2012
Minnesota: Voter ID opponents speak out 
GOP backs proposed amendment as way to fight voter fraudST. PAUL – Opponents of requiring photo identifications for voters talked against it for hours Wednesday, knowing their chances of stopping the proposal were slim.
By Don Davis , February 01, 2012
LIVE VIDEO: Minnesota GOP lawmakers push for election ID requirement at 1 p.m.
ST. PAUL - Minnesota Republicans are seeking to go around Gov. Mark Dayton's veto pen with a constitutional amendment to require citizens to present a photo ID when voting in Minnesota elections.
By Forum staff reports , February 01, 2012
Minnesota Legislature: Wadena asks Legislature to make it ‘whole’
ST. PAUL – Wadena is asking the Minnesota Legislature to help the city finish its recovery from a June 2010 tornado.
By Don Davis , January 31, 2012
Minnesota coalition raises $830K to support gay marriage ban
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota for Marriage, a coalition of groups working to pass a state constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, says it raised $830,000 for its campaign last year.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2012
State Rep. Murdock won't seek re-election
ST. PAUL — State Rep. Mark Murdock says he won't seek a third term in the Minnesota House this fall.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2012
Minn. DFLer eyes reforms to legislative process
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota House Democrat wants to change the way the Legislature conducts itself.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2012
Fired by Minn. Senate, Anderson takes Dayton offer
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former state Sen. Ellen Anderson says she has accepted a job offer from Gov. Mark Dayton that came after Republican lawmakers rejected her confirmation to lead the Public Utilities Commission.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2012
Fired Minnesota Senate staffer plans to sue over dismissal
ST. PAUL (AP) — The attorney for the Minnesota Senate staff member who was recently fired for undisclosed reasons says his client doesn't plan to go away quietly.
By Associated Press , January 31, 2012
Anderson: Minn. Senate rejection 'unfair, wrong'
ST. PAUL — Former state senator Ellen Anderson says the state Senate's vote to reject her as Gov. Mark Dayton's Public Utilities Commission chief was "unfair, mean-spirited and wrong."
By Associated Press , January 30, 2012
Dayton lashes Senate GOP for utility chief vote
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton is harshly criticizing Republicans in the Minnesota Senate for rejecting his choice to lead the state commission that regulates public utilities.
By Associated Press , January 30, 2012
Minn. Senate rejects Dayton utilities chief choice
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Senate has voted to reject Gov. Mark Dayton's choice to lead the state commission that regulates public utilities.
By Associated Press , January 30, 2012
MSUM students oppose voter ID amendment
Student senator says it would prevent many students from votingMOORHEAD – Students at Minnesota State University Moorhead want to protect their right to vote.
By Amy Dalrymple , January 27, 2012
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