As members of the state legislature decide their future plans, we will do our best to stay ahead of all the latest updates. This is a detailed rundown of the future of legislators as announced currently.
August
8/29/11
StarTribune:
"Pledges of job growth fall short for Coloplast"
"Legion wants jobs for returning vets"
"Property taxes likely to rise in Scott, Dakota counties"
"West St. Paul questions costs of dispatch center"
"Stillwater schools will ask public for more money"
Pioneer Press:
"Minnesota school levy count highest since 2001"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"School districts grapple with state funding shift"
St. Cloud Times:
"At least 9 area school districts to make pitch to voters for tax help"
8/26/11
StarTribune:
"Full-body scan images go generic at MSP"
"Not just cutting check for schools, businesses are writing new lessons"
"State parks filling up again after government shutdown"
"5 Wright County felons accused of voting illegally"
"Fired deputies accuse Ramsey County sheriff of retaliation"
"Staff cuts, fee increases proposed for St. Paul parks"
Pioneer Press:
"Voters (politely) vent their frustrations to lawmakers visiting the Minnesota State Fair"
Rochester Post-Bulletin:
"PUC unveils permit language for AWA Goodhue wind project"
West Central Tribune:
"Gov. Dayton disputes Republican's claims on homestead credit"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Duluth Human Rights Commission pans proposed loitering ordinance"
8/25/11
Star Tribune:
"Minnesota Historical Society to trim jobs, boost entry fees"
"Despite fiscal woes, Minneapolis aims to hire bike coordinator"
"Hiawatha Line contractors to pay $4.6M in hiring dispute"
Pioneer Press:
"Planned library/recreation center on St. Paul's East Side critiqued at public meeting"
"Historic rehab state tax credit drives 'workforce housing' in downtown St. Paul"
"St. Paul Port Authority backs off boosting tax levy"
"Less cleaning at St. Paul rec centers, other budget cuts proposed"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Meeting today seeks input on political redistricting in Minnesota"
Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal:
"Dayton makes moves to expand broadband Internet access"
8/23/11
StarTribune:
"Minnesota lawmakers take the back pay after all"
"Spirited campaigning in store for Scott County"
Pioneer Press:
"Former head of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system gets another $50,000"
St. Cloud Times:
"Sauk Rapids-Rice school district puts $1.7M levy to area voters"
8/22/11
StarTribune:
"Plan to share Anoka County sheriff patrol taken off table"
"Carver County to offer the speed of light"
"AAA credit rating of OK in Eagan, Burnsville and Apply Valley"
"2 cases of measles surface in Dakota County"
"Library will feel Washington County's budget cuts"
"With veto, Rybak stands by Minneapolis fire layoffs"
"St. Paul schools to allow ads at sporting events"
Pioneer Press:
"State says 'no,' but BlueSky says 'go' for fall reopening"
"GOP wants big names for challenge to Klobuchar"
"Izaak Walton League sponsors 2012 Farm Bill forum"
"Property tax break extended for surviving spouses of disabled Minnesota veterans"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"County might pay $100,000 to settle law library suit"
"Minnesota property tax bills are set to spike"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Iron Range energy project seeks lifeline in more funding, new fuel source"
8/19/11
StarTribune:
"Minneapolis City Council blocks layoffs planned for 10 firefighters"
"Higher fees likely to pad St. Paul tax bills"
Pioneer Press:
"Proposed mosque draws Plymouth residents' ire"
"Renewable energy grants awarded for Minnesota"
8/18/11
StarTribune:
"Minnesota unemployment rate rises to 7.2% in July"
"State board rules that Stillwater consultant is not a lobbyist"
Pioneer Press:
"That state budget deal? Few liked it. Poll finds most say leaders let Minnesota down"
"Light-rail builder gets low markets on performance, loses out on full bonus"
"St. Paul City Council divided as it OKs giving group $19k to teach about new voting method"
Rochester PostBulletin:
Report: Minnesotans tired of budget battles
St. Cloud Times:
"Data: St. Cloud area has 1,300 more jobs than last year"
"Minnesota House GOP seeks ideas for next session"
8/17/11
StarTribune:
"Transit officials dropped threats of fare increases and service cuts"
MPR:
"EPA plan could spur big ND, NW Minn. electric rate hikes"
"Regulations are inconsistent when it comes to B&Bs"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Regional airports to get $900,000 for improvements"
Winona Daily News:
"Our view: Day care standards shouldn’t exist for pork’s sake"
8/16/11
StarTribune:
"St. Paul calls for 6.5% tax hike"
"Minnesota OKs tuition reciprocity with Wisconsin"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Lawmakers get chilly reception from area business owners"
St. Cloud Times:
"As many as 3 ballot questions could go to Sartell-St. Stephen school voters"
"Paynesville gets federal grant for airport"
8/15/11
StarTribune:
"Artificial snow: Who would use it?"
"Ramsey County's GangNet database goes dark Monday"
St. Cloud Times:
"Rocori school board expected to vote on levy ballot questions"
8/12/11
StarTribune:
"State test shows fewer than half of Minnesota students do well in science"
"Rybak trims Minneapolis tax hike to 2%"
"Minn. awarded $4.2M from federal government to develop health insurance exchange"
"Bachmann, Pawlenty duke it out in Iowa debate"
Pioneer Press:
"State teachers union was top lobbyist at Wisconsin Capital in 2009-10"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Hibtac fined for air-quality violations"
"New law changes protect police dogs; teacher licenses, testing also added"
8/11/11
StarTribune:
"Expect to pay more for high school parking, AP tests, activities"
"Minneapolis School Board to put reins on raises"
"Minneapolis lays off 10 firefighters because of state budget cuts'
Rochester PostBulletin:
"LGA cuts sting Stewartville budget"
St. Cloud Times:
"Sauk Rapids' Coleman could restore 150 jobs with grant's help"
8/9/11
StarTribune:
"State wants waiver from 'No Child' "
"Minneapolis plan to aid fledging brewers advances"
Duluth News Tribune:
"School levy vote weighed by Duluth board"
St. Cloud Times:
"Community reacts to insures covering contraception, services"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"St. Charles school might seek levy override"
8/8/11
StarTribune:
"Funding woes cloud Planetarium's future"
"Suburban bus services bracing for likely cuts"
"Traffic, money dominate talk at Arden Hills stadium open house"
"City loans Vadnais Sports Center $127k to make debt payment"
Pioneer Press:
"District to place mental health aides at all of its schools"
St. Cloud Times:
"New immigrants can find housing a challenge"
"St. Cloud salaries: City officials keep eye on overtime costs"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Rochester sales tax would benefit region"
8/5/11
StarTribune:
"Minneapolis mayor: Levy plan coming next week"
"Light rail service interrupted by electrical failure"
St. Cloud Times:
"St. Joseph backs airport grant application in spirit"
8/4/11
StarTribune:
"Three cities look at sharing police patrols"
"Hennepin County shifts focus of sports grants to smaller projects"
"West-metro schools to appeal to voters"
Pioneer Press:
"Shut-down TiZA school now facing creditors in bankruptcy court"
"St. Paul neighbors want to rein in student rentals near University of St. Thomas"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Rochester loses $2 million in state aid"
8/2/11
StarTribune:
"Tax breaks pending for tornado-damaged homes"
"Timely Dome re-roofing earns bonus"
"St. Paul looks at restricting housing near St. Thomas"
Pioneer Press:
"58 percent of St. Paul residents say they are likely to use light rail"
Duluth News Tribune:
"New discount program will welcome students to Duluth"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"$1 billion found for Elk Run"
"State government shutdown leaves some teens homeless"
8/1/11
StarTribune:
"1,200 locked out Monday after American Crystal workers reject contract"
"Briefs: New regulations affect pawnshops and precious metal dealers; tattoo artists next"
"East-metro cities choose divergent path in 3M lawsuit"
"Trip sparks Washington County Board debate over travel costs"
"Minneapolis sign law sparks battle"
Pioneer Press:
"Surly's plan to expand has St. Paul saying, 'Here' "
"Minnesota state parks re-open to record-setting attention"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Construction moves ahead on Iron Range plant"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Debt spending deal gets mixed reaction from area lawmakers"
St. Cloud Times:
"Minnesota smokers to pay another penny a pack"
July
7/29/11
StarTribune:
"Minneapolis School District rethinks back pay"
"St. Croix bridge consultant's work under scrutiny"
"Rybak asking for a delay in presenting budget message"
"Loring Hill project nears approval by Minneapolis City Council"
Pioneer Press:
"Central Corridor makes tracks in downtown St. Paul"
"St. Paul firefight battles layoff, not blazes"
"New Stillwater schools superintendent suggests lower levy request"
St. Cloud Times:
"Stearns may be reimbursed for storm cleanup"
7/28/11
StarTribune:
"Marked drop in state abortions likely sets a record low, officials say"
"City officials are warned to hold their tongues"
"Hennepin County gets state bonding for dispatch center"
"Ramsey County's proposed budget: Tax hikes, job cuts"
"Bankruptcy may land Franklin Circle back in city's hands"
"Higher gas prices = higher ridership"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Duluth-based company launches new one to target clean energy marketplace"
St. Cloud Times:
"Program grants money to help former DBC Foods employees"
7/26/11
StarTribune:
"Gov. Dayton calls special elections for 2 Minnesota Senate seats in Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park"
"Plymouth Avenue Bridge repairs coming"
"Stillwater's new state trail expected to draw thousands"
Pioneer Press:
"Fall school levy requests could set a Minnesota record"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Northland post offices on list of possible closures"
7/25/11
StarTribune:
"Minneapolis gets more storm aid"
"Anoka-Hennepin sued over bullying"
"Hennepin County Board rejects wheelage tax for Lowry bridge"
"Special session's outcome leaves south suburbs sullen"
"Washington County libraries see cuts coming"
Pioneer Press:
"Tobacco bonds in budget deal bear a hefty penalty. Impact on future revenue criticized"
"St. Paul tightens belt as Minnesota state budget cuts aid"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"State parks spring back to life slowly"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Minnesota Chamber president's view: Special session springboard for serious reform"
St. Cloud Times:
"Dayton to seek assessment of default on Minnesota"
7/15/11
StarTribune:
"Dayton, GOP finally reach budget deal"
"Without rest areas, truckers scramble to find rest"
"Minneapolis gets grant to improve bird habitat"
Pioneer Press:
"Shutdown-shuttered DNR prevents potential record-breaking fish from being recognized"
"Racetracks, other groups still request to operate during Minnesota shutdown"
"Organized labor is taking aim at Target"
"North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale schools likely to seek levy renewal"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Stewartville contracts with state electrical inspector because of shutdown"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Duluth charter school told it cannot reopen"
7/14/11
Pioneer Press:
"Dayton: Will concede to GOP to end state government shutdown"
"No license, no jobs: Why many have put their lives on hold"
"Minnesota, Wisconsin to discuss new tax-reciprocity agreement"
"Horse track advocates fear long-term shutdown could destroy racing community in Minnesota"
StarTribune:
"MillerCoors Kicked off state shelves"
"Jordan crematory forced to shut down"
"Minneapolis checkup: Violent crime is down, but so are jobs"
St. Cloud Times:
"Minnesota lawmakers want resumption of road construction"
Bemidji Pioneer:
"DNR: It's not OK to fish without license"
7/12/11
StarTribune:
"Hennepin County prepares for ripples from shutdown"
"Future of Argenta Hills should be decided soon"
"Burnsville skate park ideas roll"
Pioneer Press:
"Judge OKs aid for dredging, food deliveries"
"The numbers at the heart of the state budget standoff"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Idled Minnesota public employees holding on...for now"
St. Cloud Times:
"Judge says rest stops should stay closed during shutdown"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Dayton taking budget message across state"
"Bachmann says she's not worried about federal defaut"
7/11/11
StarTribune:
"Gridlock deals gut punch to businesses"
"Cities aim lower, leaving behind dreams of utopia"
"Schools face shutdown hassles"
"Burnsville skate park ideas roll"
"St. Paul council says no to stadium tax"
"St. Paul schools will try a PR push"
Pioneer Press:
"Plymouth-based Mosaic expects $200 million expense due to injunction"
"Lake Elmo, North St. Paul, others narrow streets to slow traffic while cutting costs"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Shutdown to start to affect fairs, festivals"
7/7/11
StarTribune:
"Minn. court approves funding for emergency aid programs, blind training as shutdown hits Day 7"
"Hennepin County prepares for ripples from shutdown"
Pioneer Press:
"Klobuchar, Thune propose immediate end to ethanol credit"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Duluth groups decry state shutdown's impact on jobs"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Despite shutdown, Winona County Fair, other local sites are still operational"
"Minnesota had no budget, but two-thirds of lawmakers will accept checks this month"
St. Cloud Times:
"Day care owners feel pain of shutdown"
7/6/11
StarTribune:
"Cities, counties make the case for recreation"
"Vandals trash closed state parks"
"St. Paul balks at stadium tax"
"Stillwater school board may seek new operating levy"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Duluth firefighters union wins round in court on retiree benefits"
St. Cloud Times:
"Budget impasse causes problems for police, others"
"Shutdown delays remodeling project at Madison Elementary"
7/5/11
Pioneer Press:
"Private employers to pay interest on state benefits loan during shutdown"
StarTribune:
"Two U of M schools consider switching to private-funding only"
"Businesses feel immediate bite"
"Shutdown cost will bring sticker shock"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Sharing administrators helps school distrcits in Minnesota save money"
St. Cloud Times:
"Effects of shutdown seen in Central Minnesota"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"State closure cuts mother's funding for child care"
6/31/11
Pioneer Press:
"This is it: Deadline for budget deal to avert government shutdown is midnight today"
"West St. Paul moves ice arena to next step"
StarTribune:
"Stadium gets cheaper, but deal isn't done"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Tabs, driver's licenses must remain current despite shutdown"
St. Cloud Times:
"Board takes another look at Marco tax abatement"
6/29/11
StarTribune:
"Judge: Core functions must continue in shutdown"
Duluth News Tribune:
"All Minnesota state troopers out Thursday"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Pedicabs soon to be on streets"
06/27/11
StarTribune:
"Washington County, deputies locked in labor dispute"
"Crummy time for businesses in light-rail zone"
St. Cloud Times:
"Monticello nuclear plant in heart of boomtown"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"Minn. shutdowns of '05 and '11: How they compare"
06/24/11
StarTribune:
"Bloomington balks at Old Cedar Avenue bridge renovation"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Duluth airport gets another federal grant"
Rochester PostBulletin:
"AP special report highlights local concerns at Prairie Island nuclear plant"
"NIH awards $64 million grant to Mayo Clinic"
Saint Cloud Times:
"HRA grant to renovate homes, businesses in Cold Spring and St. Martin"
06/23/11
StarTribune:
"Anoka-Hennepin puts out 'for sale' signs"
"N. St. Paul bar retain Sundays"
"Playgrounds your grandparents could only dream about"
Pioneer Press:
"Shoreview City Council member's petition opposes Vikings stadium"
St. Could Times:
"Cities petition courts to keep LGA coming"
Rochester PostBulletin
"Legislators promote transportation-only bill"
06/21/11
StarTribune:
"West St. Paul sports campus discussion suspended for now”
“County opts to expand I-94 transit study”
“Friday deadline for Vikings stadium”
Pioneer Press:
“North St. Paul City Council votes tonight on Sunday bar ordinance update”
Rochester PostBulletin:
“Planned Parenthood closes six Minnesota clinics”
St. Cloud Times:
“Council approves Marco tax break”
06/20/11
StarTribune:
"University of Minnesota regents to act on budget with tuition increase on Monday"
"Bachmann, Pawlenty woo conservatives in Minneapolis"
Pioneer Press:
"Community cable is slipping away, but few seem to care"
"East metro schools eye 2011 ballot for levy requests"
06/14/11
StarTribune:
"Washington Post Editorial: Give Time Pawlenty some credit"
"Is sustainability sustainable"
"Taxes do matter to businesses"
Pioneer Press:
"Court asked to say what's essential in the event of a state government shutdown"
"Latest version of Walker's collective bargaining proposal exempts Wisconsin transit workers"
Duluth News Tribune:
"Airlines collected $3.4 billion in bag fees in 2010"
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