GOVERNMENT
A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
Daily Republic editor named to South Dakota task force on open records
MITCHELL, S.D. - Seth Tupper, the editor of The Daily Republic in Mitchell, S.D., recently was appointed to a state task force that will study open record and open meeting laws in the state, accordi...
Posted on 8/24/12 at 10:58 AM
Approachably Abrasive
Have you been to a protest lately? Tea Party? Occupy? Vietnam? We've all heard how protests are handled in China. Throughout my time there, I had heard from the locals and expats bits and pieces ab...
Posted on 4/28/12 at 9:20 AM
Getting more people to your blog from your website
As I meet with people to sing the praises of areavoices, I've heard, "Oh, we don't need a blog. We have a great website." I usually say something along the lines of "Why not have both?" Experienced bl...
Posted on 2/14/11 at 2:04 PM
Legislative notebook: Stadium planners awaiting Ramsey County, Minneapolis
Minnesota legislators are in the third week of what many leaders say will be a 10-week legislative session, but plenty of questions remain about constructing a Minnesota Vikings stadium.By Don Davis , February 09, 2012
City Council: Nominating the old Hudson building
At the next Hastings City Council meeting, council members will discuss whether or not to nominate the old Hudson Manufacturing building to the National Register of Historic Places. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6.February 02, 2012
Lawmakers open 2012 session hoping it's a short one
Many in the Minnesota Legislature think the annual session that begins at noon today could be the shortest since 1998.By Danielle Nordine, Andrew Tellijohn and Don Davis , January 24, 2012
Dayton's Vikings stadium decision: no decision yet
Gov. Mark Dayton says he does not have enough information to get behind a Vikings stadium plan, but appears to be leaning toward a western downtown Minneapolis site.By Don Davis , January 18, 2012
City Council: Another light meeting
The next Hastings City Council meeting looks to be another quick one. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, as city offices are closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.January 12, 2012
Stadium activity increases as deadline, session near
A Thursday deadline and the approaching Minnesota legislative session are pushing Vikings stadium talk up front.By Don Davis , January 11, 2012
City Council: New Year’s resolutions and recognitions
There isn’t a whole lot of business for the Hastings City Council to address at its next meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3.December 30, 2011
MN Senate Republicans pick new leader, promise ‘fresh start’
By Don Davis , December 28, 2011
MN Senate GOP meets to pick new leader
Minnesota’s Republican senators gathered Tuesday at what they thought was going to be a secret location to pick a new leader who will be faced with a number of problems.By Don Davis , December 27, 2011
MN Senate leader Koch apologizes for 'engaging in a relationship'
Former Senate Majority Leader Any Koch says she is sorry for being in a relationship with a Senate employee.By Don Davis , December 21, 2011
MN Senate leader's scandal could slow Vikings stadium discussion
Upheaval within Senate Republican ranks could delay work on a Minnesota Vikings football stadium.By Don Davis , December 20, 2011
Minnesota Senate leader's resignation shocks state's politicians
The first woman to lead the Minnesota Senate is leaving, saying she wants to spend time with family and work in the private sector.By Don Davis , December 15, 2011
City Council: Employee recognition, rezoning and next year’s budget
The Hastings City Council will hold its final meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19. Here’s a look at what’s on the agenda.December 15, 2011
Outdoors, environment groups see 120 days to stop carp
Federal and state officials have 120 days to act against destructive Asian carp that could infest most Minnesota waters, a coalition of outdoors and environmental groups says.By Don Davis , December 14, 2011
Senator and governor battle, then agree to peace breakfast
Perhaps a hardy breakfast can lead to a truce between one of Minnesota’s most conservative Republicans, who wants to serve in Congress, and the state’s liberal Democratic governor.By Don Davis , December 11, 2011
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