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Political Agenda

DFLers search for Cravaack challenger in 8th District

By Joe Kimball | 02/23/11
After the surprise loss of the 8th Congressional District seat to Republican rookie Chip Cravaack, DFLers in northeastern Minnesota now must recruit a candidate in an effort to regain the seat they'd held for decades. Former U.S. Rep.
Politics & Policy

Sviggum, Brod among four new U of M regents

By James Nord | 02/22/11
The process to fill four vacant seats on the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents culminated in a near party-line vote that left DFLers fuming and Republicans vaguely smug.
Political Agenda

Area governors talk flood preparations, vow cooperation

By Joe Kimball | 02/21/11
Gov. Mark Dayton held a conference call today with Govs.
Political Agenda

Austin, Albert Lea consider sharing a city executive

By Joe Kimball | 02/21/11
While the city of Albert Lea is looking to fill an opening for city manager, the city is considering a deal to share the services of the city administrator in nearby Austin. The Austin City Council may vote on Tuesday to temporarily share its direc
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Free Pioneer Press e-edition Monday

By David Brauer | 02/21/11
With "snow redux" hampering delivery, the Pioneer Press has made its electronic edition (the digital newsprint replica) free today. Anyone can view it, subscriber or not. Just click here.
Political Agenda

Klobuchar, Peterson observing Red River flood prep

By Joe Kimball | 02/18/11
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep Collin Peterson are touring Red River Valley flood preparations today. With them is  U.S. Sen.
Politics & Policy

Legislative votes to lift nuclear plant moratorium offer vivid reminder of different era, different politics

By Doug Grow | 02/18/11
Seventeen years of concern over nuclear power disappeared in a three-hour debate Thursday when the Minnesota House voted to end the longtime ban on building such plants.
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What's the cheapest way I can watch the cable-only Twins?

By David Brauer | 02/17/11
With a new stadium safely secured, the Minnesota Twins handed fans a pantload yesterday by announcing they'd jerked their games off free, over-the-air TV for an exclusive Fox Sports North deal. In a way, the mewling was a bit much; the Twins only b
Community Voices

How the 2010 Census misunderstood Cook County

By Jim Boyd | 02/17/11
GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — It is said that figures never lie.
Politics & Policy

Dayton and GOP leaders spend the day crisscrossing the state, touting their differing budget approaches

By Jay Weiner | 02/16/11
MANKATO — Like ships passing in the night, Republican legislators and Gov. Mark Dayton touched down Wednesday at the airport here. Chronologically, they were an hour apart. Politically, the separation could be measured in light years.