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Added DWI Patrols To Target 13 MN Counties In 2012
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:28:37 -0800
State officials will be targeting 13 Minnesota counties over the next year in the crackdown on drunk driving, according to a Minnesota Department of Public Safety report released Friday.
What's pulling Scott County apart?
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:17:56 -0800
Differences over the county's taxes and spending are dividing commissioners, without easy answers about who's right.
Historical and cultural legacy fund grants announced | Political Agenda
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:23:21 -0800
Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants worth $3.8 million have been awarded to 59 organizations. The Minnesota Historical Society announced this round of grants as part of a report to the governor and Legislature. David Grabitske, manager of outreach services for the Minnesota Historical Society, said: “In this round of recipients, awards address a great many ways that history makes ...
Zygi is 'optimistic' | The Glean
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:00:02 -0800
MORNING EDITION Zygi is 'optimistic' By Brian Lambert | Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf is “optimistic.” So say all who covered the conclusion of Wednesday’s meeting with Gov. Dayton. Doug Belden of the PiPress adds: “Dayton's goal for the gathering was to get the parties to agree in principle to build a stadium on the Dome site, which the governor has concluded is the ...
South news briefs: No raises for county attorney or sheriff in Scott County
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:18:15 -0800
The Scott County board won't give itself or its top law enforcement officials raises for 2012. The salaries of County Attorney Pat Ciliberto and Sheriff Kevin Studnicka, who both successfully sued the board last year to obtain raises for themselves after being denied them, will remain constant.
Andover company celebrates expansion project
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:02:29 -0800
An Andover company drew the attention of Minnesota’s governor, a few state legislators and many other dignitaries to its Jan. 27 ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate its recent expansion.
Walker has $2.6 million for recall fight
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:16:49 -0800
Gov. Scott Walker says he has $2.6 million on hand to fight an effort to recall him from office.
Battle rages over tracing voted ballots in Colorado
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:06:01 -0800
Last fall, Larimer County Clerk and Recorder Scott Doyle invited state lawmakers and a handful of other people to an eye-opening presentation.
Vikings, Rams dealing with serious stadium issues
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:43:20 -0800
ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said Wednesday that the team wants a new stadium in the Twin Cities, even if it means building on the current site of the Metrodome.
Wolves welcome Spurs to the Twin Cities
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:58:15 -0800
The Minnesota Timberwolves were able to snap a 16-game losing streak to the San Antonio Spurs when the two clubs met in early January and shoot for a rare win streak in the series tonight at the Target Center.