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'Your Legislators' TV program to premier Thursday

Appleton, Minn. -- Pioneer Public Television's Your Legislators will premiere on Thursday, January 10. The 8 p.m. live question and answer program will feature legislators from both the House of...

news / government Thu, Jan 10, 2013 - 10:26am

Swift County continues transition of government structure

news / region / government Wed, Jan 02, 2013 - 9:27am

City Council renews building lease with Historical Society

MORRIS - The Morris City Council approved another five year building lease with the Stevens County Historical Society and amended two loan agreements with the organization at their last meeting...

news / government Fri, Dec 28, 2012 - 3:51pm

Tax reform sought, but may not happen in 2013

ST. PAUL -- Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans traveled the state in recent months talking to Minnesotans about the state's tax system, an extended road trip that will produce a tax...

news / government Wed, Dec 26, 2012 - 5:00am

No shutdown, but tough session expected

ST. PAUL -- Newly elected conservative Republican Minnesota legislative majorities and a new liberal governor took office two years ago, setting the set the stage for rocky state budget negotiations...

news / government Mon, Dec 24, 2012 - 1:58pm

Minnesota state Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake, talks with a fellow lawmaker in June of 2011 while awaiting the start of committee discussiion on budget issues. He is one of the Legislature's most vocal supporters of rural policy. (Forum Communications photo by Don Davis)

Capitol Chatter: Hamilton takes on task defending rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL -- Rod Hamilton is becoming an outspoken cheerleader for rural Minnesota. Last month, the Republican state representative from southwestern Minnesota criticized House Democrats for electing Minneapolis and St...

news / government Sun, Dec 23, 2012 - 5:00am

Stevens Co. Commissioners approve 7.29 percent levy increase for 2013

MORRIS -- The Stevens County Board of Commissioners voted 3 - 2 for a 2013 tax levy of about $6.35 million, a 7.29 percent increase over 2012, at their meeting...

news / government Fri, Dec 21, 2012 - 2:54pm

Rep. Jay McNamer, DFL-Elbow Lake

Minnesota House Committee assignments are announced

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Speaker of the House-designate Paul Thissen released the House of Representatives 2013-14 committee roster. Rep.-elect Jay McNamer, D-Elbow Lake, will serve on three committees for the...

news / government Sun, Dec 16, 2012 - 5:45am

Morris City Council approves three percent levy increase for 2013

MORRIS - The Morris City Council approved a three percent increase to the city's tax levy and an approximately $8.9 million city budget for 2013 at their regular meeting on...

news / government Sat, Dec 15, 2012 - 5:00am

Stevens County to hire GIS Technician

The Stevens County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to move forward with the county's investment in GIS by hiring a full-time GIS technician, a decision the board has been waiting...

news / government Sun, Dec 09, 2012 - 12:32am

Stevens Co. Commissioners look to trim 8.22 percent levy increase

MORRIS - The Stevens County Board of Commissioners are looking to cut salary increases for some county employees and elected officials and not add some new county staff in order...

news / government Fri, Dec 07, 2012 - 11:27am

Minnesota deficit pegged at $1.1 billion

news / government Wed, Dec 05, 2012 - 10:50am

State board approves legislative recounts

ST. PAUL -- The State Canvassing Board certified the winners of two legislative election recounts during a brief Tuesday meeting. Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, won by 12 votes over Democrat...

news / government / region Tue, Dec 04, 2012 - 8:10pm

Morris City Council approves new taxing districts for old school demolition

The Morris City Council voted Tuesday to create a new taxing district and modify two existing taxing districts in order to finance future demolition and development on the old elementary...

news / government Sat, Dec 01, 2012 - 4:09am

DFL House choices bother rural Republicans

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House agriculture committee chairman for the past two years is concerned Democrats are putting agriculture on the back burner as they take control of the...

news / government Sun, Nov 25, 2012 - 5:00am

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