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Precinct caucuses set for Tuesday

The Stevens County Republican, Democratic and Independence parties will gather for precinct caucuses on Tuesday, Feb. 7 in three locations around the Morris area.

February 03, 2012

Voter photo ID receives first examination

Voter photo ID receives first examination 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 02, 2012

Capitol notebook: Committee opposes child care union dues deductions

Heather Falk successfully pleaded with a Minnesota House committee Tuesday to ban deducting union dues from state child care assistance funds.

By Don Davis , February 01, 2012

City council approves contract with unions

The three-year contract includes wage increases each year and changes to contributions for health insurance.

By Kim Ukura , January 28, 2012

County attorneys may be able to carry weapons at work

County attorneys may be able to carry weapons at work County attorneys might soon be able to carry weapons while on duty if a bill unanimously passed by a Minnesota House committee Thursday makes it through the Legislature.

By Danielle Nordine , January 28, 2012

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Fireworks start on opening day of 2012 Legislative session

Good feelings evident at the opening of the 2012 Minnesota legislative session quickly evaporated as lawmakers dove into their work.

By Danielle Nordine and Andrew Tellijohn , January 25, 2012

Minnesota legislators hope for short session

Last year’s overtime budget battle, ending only after a 20-day government shutdown, remains on the minds of lawmakers and voters. “If we don’t get done on time this time, we all are going to be looking for trouble,” Assistant Senate Majority Leader Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria said.

By Danielle Nordine, Andrew Tellijohn and Don Davis , January 24, 2012

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Legislative notebook: New Senate leader not just a happy face

Legislative notebook: New Senate leader not just a happy face New Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester, can be as tough as anyone when he negotiates with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, one of his assistants said.

By Don Davis and Danielle Nordine , January 23, 2012

Capitol Chatter: Dayton says racino money won’t come soon

Gov. Mark Dayton says if stadium supporters count on racino money, they should not bet on quick money.

By Don Davis , January 22, 2012

County commissioners approve job offer to assistant county attorney candidate

County commissioners approve job offer to assistant county attorney candidate The Stevens County Board of Commissioners authorized County Attorney Aaron Jordan to offer the job of assistant county attorney to Carl Thunem, one of five candidates interviewed for the position, at their meeting on Wednesday.

By Kim Ukura , January 21, 2012

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UPDATE: Dayton: Vikings’ preferred stadium site lacking

UPDATE: Dayton: Vikings’ preferred stadium site lacking Gov. Mark Dayton all but ruled out the Minnesota Vikings’ preferred site for a new stadium Wednesday, and said question remain about two downtown Minneapolis sites.

By Don Davis , January 19, 2012

Dayton’s stadium decision: No decision yet

Dayton’s stadium decision: No decision yet Gov. Mark Dayton says he does not have enough information to get behind a Vikings stadium plan, but appears to be leaning toward a western downtown Minneapolis site.

By Don Davis , January 18, 2012

Stevens Co. Board of Commissioners preview: Public comments, VSO updates and recording equipment

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners will hold their first scheduled public comment period, hear an annual update from Veterans Service Officer Hugh Reimers and consider the cost of equipment for recording county meetings at their meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Stevens County Courthouse.

January 17, 2012

Greater Minnesota group proposed economic development plan

Businesses outside of the Twin Cities need a boost, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities says, and asks legislators and Gov. Mark Dayton to provide help.

By Don Davis , January 17, 2012

Capitol Chatter: Citizen-lobbyist wants Legislature to open up

Minnesota’s best-known citizen-lobbyist on open government issues says the Legislature needs to be, as they say around the Capitol, more transparent.

By Don Davis , January 15, 2012

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