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Chickens, Dishwashing, and Keynesian Economics
You know, you wouldn't think that Sicilian Buttercup chickens would have much to do with the U.S. economy, healthcare -- yours or society's -- or even whether to wash your dishes by hand or use a dish...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 2:48 PM
Rural Reflections Radio
Here is this week's Rural Reflections Radio program, Bullitt...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 10:39 AM
N.D. House rejects oil tax reform bill
BISMARCK -- House legislators Wednesday rejected an oil tax reform bill that would have lowered the oil extraction tax, closed a tax loophole for low-producing wells and set up guidelines for a new tr...
Posted on 5/1/13 at 7:22 PM
Senior fraud prevention
Two state officials will be in Duluth today for a senior fraud prevention event. Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon and Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman will lead the forum from 1-2:30 p.m. in the chap...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:00 AM
Duluth-area leaders bring a message of thanks to Capitol
ST. PAUL Previous years visits to the state Capitol by Northeastern Minnesota community leaders included requests to fund projects such as an airport terminal, a hockey arena, an intermodal transpo...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 1:00 AM
Minnesota lawmakers take budget debate down to wire
By Associated Press , May 19, 2013
Wisconsin lawmakers not likely to take up gay marriage issue anytime soon
Wisconsin's neighbor Minnesota may have become the 12th state in the country to legalize same-sex unions on Tuesday. But gay marriage is not on the legislative agenda in Wisconsin, and that's not expected to change in the near future.By Associated Press report , May 19, 2013
Other view: Stop seeking industry donations for Affordable Care Act
The recent furor over the Internal Revenue Service and Associated Press obscured what may prove in the long run to be a more troubling ethical breach.By Bloomberg News , May 19, 2013
National view: Latest scandals bring right and left together
By Kathleen Parker , May 19, 2013
Our view: Costs of health-care reform will be borne by counties and states
May 19, 2013
Loud union dispute joins Minnesota legislative budget debate
By Don Davis , May 18, 2013
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on in Washington
By Associated Press report , May 18, 2013
Pro/con: Will the Affordable Care Act affect doctors?
Yes: System doesn’t value their worthBy Robert Moffit , May 18, 2013
Pro/con: Will the Affordable Care Act affect doctors?
No: Effects will ease as new law takes effectBy Don Kusler , May 18, 2013
Bonding bill in question
The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House.By Danielle Killey , May 18, 2013
Budget bills begin march to Dayton’s office
Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday.By Don Davis , May 18, 2013
Minnesota Legislature backs tuition freeze for state's public colleges, universities
he Minnesota Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill that freezes tuition rates at the state's public colleges and universities for the next two years.By Associated Press report , May 17, 2013
Minnesota House defeats bonding bill — for now
The Minnesota House defeated a public works funding bill this afternoon, but even with a Monday adjournment deadline looming it still could come back up.By Don Davis , May 17, 2013
Duluth Fire Department gets $129,000 grant
The Duluth Fire Department has been awarded $129,100 in federal money for aid with operations and safety as part of the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.By News Tribune staff , May 17, 2013
Our view: What happened to restraint, DFL?
May 17, 2013
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