POLITICAL
Long-time Bemidji political reporter Brad Swenson dies
From the BemidjiPioneer: Brad Swenson, 57, former political editor of the Bemidji Pioneer, died unexpectedly Sunday evening. Swenson, who started working in the Pioneers editorial department in May ...
Posted on 7/23/12 at 9:38 AM
Political campaign signs not permitted on state highway rights of way
Placement of political campaign signs and other unauthorized objects on state highway rights of way is prohibited under state law, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. In addition, signs may not be placed on private property outside of the right of way limits without landowner consent.July 26, 2010
Legislators gloomy about state’s financial future
By Jana Peterson , July 01, 2010
Dayton, Solon visit Cloquet senior citizens
By Jana Peterson , July 01, 2010
2010 Session wraps up
At the end of the day, the Legislature concluded its work on time and with a balanced budget. The 2010 session was very challenging, with lawmakers initially facing a $1 billion deficit.By State Senator Tony Lourey , May 28, 2010
Six candidates now in race for District 4
The field for District 4 Carlton County commissioner grew to six candidates by the end of the first full week of filing on Wednesday.By Wendy Johnson , May 27, 2010
Candidates begin to step forward and file for office
The races for local offices started to heat up this week as the filing period opened on Tuesday with a flurry of candidates.By Wendy Johnson , May 20, 2010
Chip Cravaack declares candidacy for Minnesota’s 8th District
April 08, 2010
Making progress in this legislative session
As we hit the mid-point of the 2010 session, I thought I would provide an update on some of the bills I’ve been working on and where the Legislature is at in our overall progress. It’s been a fast-paced session thus far, with much work already having been accomplished towards balancing the state’s budget and creating jobs.By Senator Tony Lourey , April 02, 2010
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe awarded Energy Grant
The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe has been awarded over $700,000 to help six reservations reduce energy use and create green jobs, Congressman Jim Oberstar announced this week. The funding comes from a provision in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) which directs the Department of Energy to create jobs by investing in energy efficiency programs.April 02, 2010
Martineau earns second term as FDL secretary-treasurer
By Wendy Johnson , April 01, 2010
Bakk ends bid for DFL endorsement for governor
Sen. Tom Bakk (DFL-Cook) announced at the St. Louis County DFL Convention in Duluth March 20 that he will end his bid for the DFL endorsement for governor.March 27, 2010
Fond du Lac Reservation Primary Election today
A full slate of candidates will vie for two seats on the Fond du Lac Reservation Business Committee in a primary election set for today, March 30. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fond du Lac Tribal Center, the Brookston Community Center and the Sawyer Community Center.By Wendy Johnson , March 25, 2010
Update on budget, jobs and health care
The legislative session is in full swing, with lawmakers hard at work addressing the state’s budget deficit, attempting to create jobs and generate economic development, and find a workable solution to the elimination of the General Assistance Medical Care (GAMC) program. I thought I would provide you with an update with what is going on at the State Capitol.March 13, 2010
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