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Tiger seniors participate in memorial basketball event

Four Tiger seniors joined players from around the area at the Tim Orth Memorial Foundation All Jamboree basketball event Saturday, March 21 at Bird Island. Morris Area boys' basketball players...

Tigers Tue, Mar 31, 2009 - 4:17pm

Communities across the region planning send-off for hundreds of troops deploying to Mideast

MONTEVIDEO -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be joining hundreds of citizens from the area as during the upcoming two weekends for send-off events for local troops headed to Operation Iraqi...

news Fri, Mar 27, 2009 - 10:00am

Gov. Tim Pawlenty announces budget changes Tuesday, showing more spending in the next two years but less in the following budget.

Economy worse, but Pawlenty ups spending

ST. PAUL - Gov. Tim Pawlenty's newest budget plan, released Tuesday, increases education, courts and other spending, despite a worsening economy. And he still opposes raising state taxes, although Democrats...

news Wed, Mar 18, 2009 - 6:50am

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

Chief Justice Eric Magnuson makes a public plea for more money for the courts and related judicial organizations. He said on Wednesday that short of a budget increase, Minnesotans will feel the impact with massive case delays.Photo by Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau.

Court leaders warn: 'Rule of law at stake'

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST.

Fri, Jan 16, 2009 - 12:00am

Gov. Tim Pawlenty delivers his seventh State of the State address Thursday, including a long list of business tax breaks among his proposals. Behind him is House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher. Photo by Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau.

Pawlenty highlights business tax cuts in State of State address

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL - Gov. Tim Pawlenty today pleaded with legislators not to raise Minnesotans' taxes while he also called for more education spending,...

Fri, Jan 16, 2009 - 12:00am

ov. Tim Pawlenty announces Friday that he has eliminated a $426 million budget deficit, mostly by cutting state spending. Behind him is state Finance Commissioner Tom Hanson. Photo by Don Davis, St. Paul Capitol Bureau.

Budget '08: Pawlenty cuts local aid, programs

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL - State budget cuts are under way. So is the anguish. Minnesota Gov.

Sat, Dec 20, 2008 - 12:00am

Morris could lose big in budget crunch

By Tom Larson Sun Tribune The City of Morris could lose almost $200,000 in state aid it was expecting this month if Gov.

local / government Fri, Dec 19, 2008 - 12:00am

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday proposed freezing the pay of state workers to help erase a $426 million budget shortfall.

Local governments could take hit

State aid to local governments will be cut to help plug a $426 million state budget deficit, Minnesota legislative leaders said Tuesday. Also, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said he will order...

local / government Wed, Dec 10, 2008 - 12:00am

Gov. Tim Pawlenty Monday announces an $86 million plan to add jobs in the renewable, solar and similar industries. He made the initial announcement in the Capitol, then flew around the state to promote it.

Pawlenty unveils 'green' jobs plans

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL -- Lower taxes for businesses that add jobs in renewable energy industries is a key part of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's 2009...

Wed, Nov 12, 2008 - 12:00am

Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman spoke to about 120 people, including a group of Boy Scouts, during a stop with Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty in Morris on Wednesday.

Coleman wants little things done with great love

By Tom Larson News Tribune Like his opponent, Al Franken, did earlier this week, incumbent Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman stopped briefly in Morris, stood before a packed house, laid out...

Thu, Oct 30, 2008 - 12:00am

Bailout splits Minnesota lawmakers

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL - Minnesota's U.S. representatives agree Congress needs to help fix the country's financial crisis, but on Monday divided their votes on...

Wed, Oct 01, 2008 - 12:00am

Political Notebook -- Candidates have no sweet tooth for sugar industry

By Don Davis St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST.

Sat, Sep 27, 2008 - 12:00am

Teacher prep, pay hikes targets in Pawlenty plan

By Scott Wente St. Paul Capitol Bureau ST. PAUL - Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants to link teacher pay increases to student achievement and to set higher requirements for entrance to...

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 - 12:00am

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