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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Different strokes for different social media accounts
State agencies use Twitter, Facebook and other social media to varying degrees. A recent check showed agency Twitter followers range from 79 for the Corrections Department to 5,450 for the Department...
Posted on 7/14/12 at 10:11 AM
RENEW ND Finding Fargo's way to the good life
Thanks to Dr. Roy (Indiana Jones) Hammerling for a fantastic kick-off for the speakers forum as we work together to find Fargo's way to the good life. Thanks also to a strong group of citizen designer...
Posted on 4/29/11 at 8:19 AM
REPUBLIC INSIDER Heidepriem: It's a dead heat
After seeing so many polls showing Scott Heidepriem so far behind in the governor's race, I'm naturally skeptical of this. But here it is, from a Heidepriem news release issued last night: Heidepriem ...
Posted on 10/29/10 at 9:37 AM
New website created for ND teens 
BISMARCK — A new website aims to make the transition to adulthood less scary for teenagers.
By Forum Communications Co. report , October 08, 2010
Proposed constitutional amendment would abolish ND property taxes starting in 2010
BISMARCK (AP) - A proposed constitutional amendment would abolish property taxes in North Dakota, starting in 2012.
By Associated Press , March 17, 2010
Judge rules against Pawlenty over budget cuts
ST. PAUL – A Minnesota judge ruled Wednesday that Gov. Tim Pawlenty “crossed the line” when he cut billions from the state budget on his own, ordering his administration to restore money to a food program for the poor.
By Brian Bakst, Associated Press Writer , December 31, 2009
North Dakota Youth Council to focus on retaining state's youth
Residents ages 17-24 to serve on newly formed boardNorth Dakota struggles to keep the young minds it produces.
By Dave Roepke , September 24, 2009
- North Dakota Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple says this youth council will have fun
- Lt. Gov. Dalrymple says council will ask if North Dakota has enough amenities to keep youth in the state
- Kayla Effertz, appointed to run the youth office, says it will be a home to state youth programs
- Effertz says the enthusiasm surrounding the youth initiatives will be contagious
- Effertz says her office will aggressively reach out to North Dakota's youth
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Pawlenty adviser becomes his new chief of staff
ST. PAUL – A behind-the-scenes political adviser who helped put Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty before national audiences filled the governor’s chief of staff vacancy Thursday.
By Brian Bakst , August 28, 2009
Minnesotans can now fill out juror questionnaires online
ST. PAUL - Minnesotans who are called to serve as jurors in state District Court now have an Internet option. They can complete a required questionnaire or request a postponement online.
By Associated Press , August 25, 2009
Pawlenty’s chief of staff leaving for corporate job
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be relying on a new lead adviser during his final year in office because his chief of staff is beating his boss to the exit.
By Martiga Lohn, Associated Press Writer , July 25, 2009
Hockey became Minnesota's official sport today
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Hockey becomes the official state sport of Minnesota Wednesday. Two hockey fans in the Legislature, Sens. Gen Olson, R-Minnetrista, and David Tomassoni, DFL-Chisholm, put the proposal in an economic development bill signed into law last month.
By Associated Press , July 01, 2009
N.D. taxable sales up in first quarter
BISMARCK — The state Tax Department says North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for January, February and March totaled more than $2.5 billion.
By Associated Press , July 01, 2009
MINNESOTA ECONOMIST: Governor's unallotments could cost 4,700 jobs statewide
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty's decision to make unilateral budget cuts could cost up to 4,700 jobs across Minnesota, the state economist told legislative leaders this morning.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , June 30, 2009
Minn. Gov. Pawlenty releases plans for nearly $3 billion in cuts to state spending
ST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty today announced plans to cut nearly $2.7 billion from the state budget.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , June 16, 2009
Lanning considers run for Minnesota governor
Morrie Lanning was Moorhead’s mayor for 22 years and a city councilman for six years before that.
By Dave Olson , June 04, 2009
Un-believable: Minnesota Legislature session limps to close
ST. PAUL – The 2009 Minnesota Legislature will be remembered as the un-session.
By Don Davis and Scott Wente, State Capitol Bureau , May 20, 2009
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