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'No Child Left Behind' triggers frustration

Legislation that was intended to improve the performance of schools by increasing accountability has turned into an under-funded federal mandate that seems to penalize schools. At least that's what U.S.

news Wed, May 20, 2009 - 9:52am

Local man facing federal drug charges

A Donnelly man who was facing charges for cocaine distribution in Stevens County District Court is among 26 people under federal indictment after authorities cracked a cocaine pipeline between Texas...

Thu, Apr 30, 2009 - 5:13pm

Disaster aid expanded to homeowners

Disaster aid expanded to homeowners Scott Wente swente@forumcomm.com ST. PAUL - Homeowners in four northwestern Minnesota counties who suffered flooding may be eligible for federal assistance. A presidential disaster declaration...

news Sat, Apr 11, 2009 - 6:52pm

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson discusses the state of the Minnesota ethanol industry on Wednesday. With him are Farmers Union President Doug Peterson, left, and south-central Minnesota farmer Gary Pestorious. Photo by Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau.

Ethanol levels could be on rise

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL - Federal officials have until year's end to decide whether gasoline may contain more than the common 10 percent ethanol. If...

government / agriculture Thu, Mar 19, 2009 - 10:12am

Stimulus money may have drawbacks for area schools

The federal stimulus package passed last month by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama looked to be a boon to area school districts on looking at the...

news / education Fri, Mar 13, 2009 - 2:14pm

ommissioner Tom Hanson of Minnesota Management and Budget listens to a reporter's question Tuesday after he announced a budget deficit of about $4.6 billion. Photo by Don Davis. St. Paul Capitol Bureau.

Federal money reduces state budget shortfall

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL - Minnesota budget writers are thanking Washington today as finance officials announce the state deficit actually dropped from what was expected...

news Tue, Mar 03, 2009 - 11:44am

Pawlenty announces stimulus road projects

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL - Federal economic stimulus money will provide $180 million for 60 Minnesota transportation projects outside the Twin Cities. Gov. Tim Pawlenty...

news Wed, Feb 25, 2009 - 12:29pm

A Heartland Trail extension on Kaywood Drive is in limbo with the city council. (Anna Erickson / Enterprise)

Park Rapids City Council is divided on project to extend Heartland Trail on Kaywood Drive

The Park Rapids City Council is divided over whether to move forward with a Heartland Trail extension on Kaywood Drive. The council needs to decide whether it should take $80,000...

news / extension Mon, Feb 16, 2009 - 12:00am

State Budget Director Jim Schowalter, left, and finance Commissioner Tom Hanson tell legislators Thursday there still is unknown information about how the federal economic stimulus plan will affect Minnesota. Congress is expected to pass the legislation in the coming days.

Stimulus shakes up budget debate

ST. PAUL - Minnesota's ailing state coffers could get a $2 billion jolt from the federal economic stimulus package, but the funding comes with conditions and will complicate Capitol budget...

news Thu, Feb 12, 2009 - 12:00am

Federal investigation in Meeker County ends with no charges filed

LITCHFIELD -- More than a year after a federal investigation was conducted in Meeker County, a metro area county attorney's office will not seek state charges related to the matter...

news Sat, Jan 17, 2009 - 12:00am