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Lawmakers seek to limit school levy votes

More than 100 Minnesota school districts ask voters to approve paying $900 million more property taxes next week in an election some Republican lawmakers say was scheduled to favor passage.

By Don Davis , November 02, 2011

Dayton, GOP leaders on Vikings stadium: 'Stay tuned'

Dayton, GOP leaders on Vikings stadium: 'Stay tuned' Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders met for more than two hours about a Minnesota Vikings football stadium Friday morning, emerging with no agreements.

By Don Davis , October 28, 2011

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Bank investments designed to help small businesses get loans

Minnesota officials hope a $100 million investment they are making in banks will end up in the hands of small business owners. That could result in more jobs across the state.

By Don Davis , October 27, 2011

Political parties argue over redistricting fundamentals

Political parties argue over redistricting fundamentals Republicans want new political boundaries drawn to avoid splitting cities and counties, but Democrats say that judges who have accepted the task of producing new congressional and legislative district maps should emphasize keeping people with similar interests together.

By Don Davis , October 27, 2011

Odd legislative couple suggests giving Vikings the Metrodome

A conservative representative and liberal senator who seldom agree on political issues want to give the Minnesota Vikings football team the Metrodome if the team agrees to stay in the state 25 years.

By Don Davis , October 21, 2011

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Dayton seeks better results in government reform efforts

Gov. Mark Dayton says his efforts to reform state government are saving money, but Republican plans to “gouge” government are “idiotic.”

By Don Davis , October 20, 2011

Dayton plans Nov. 7 stadium proposal

Dayton plans Nov. 7 stadium proposal Gov. Mark Dayton gives himself a Nov. 7 deadline for releasing a Vikings football stadium construction plan, but only if others get him information on time.

By Don Davis , October 20, 2011

Pawlenty: Bet too much on Iowa

Tim Pawlenty now thinks he spent too much time and money in Iowa, and Monday night said that if he knew then what he knows now he probably would still be in the Republican presidential race.

By Don Davis , October 11, 2011

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In Minnesota speech, Obama says he will work to improve veterans' lives

In Minnesota speech, Obama says he will work to improve veterans' lives President Barack Obama told thousands of American Legion members what many hoped to hear Tuesday as he pledged to improve their health care and fight unemployment and homelessness among veterans.

By Danielle Nordine , August 30, 2011

Speaking in Minneapolis, Obama promises to help unemployed veterans

President Barack Obama returned to Minnesota Tuesday morning, 15 days after he talked in Cannon Falls, for a chat with 10,000 veterans from around the country.

By Danielle Nordine , August 30, 2011

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Presidential town hall attendees sought

The Hastings Star Gazette would like to talk with Hastings residents who attended President Barack Obama's town hall meeting in Cannon Falls Monday. If you were in attendance, please contact Chad Richardson at 651-319-4500 or email crichardson@hastingsstargazette.com.

August 15, 2011

Obama plans Monday Minnesota visit

Obama plans Monday Minnesota visit President Barack Obama plans a southern Minnesota visit next week to start a three-state rural Midwestern tour.

By Don Davis , August 10, 2011

By the bill: A summary of the budget session

Here is a look at bills the Minnesota Legislature passed during its special session, called to fund state government for two years

By Don Davis , July 20, 2011

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Bills signed as shutdown ends, but government restart not immediate

Bills signed as shutdown ends, but government restart not immediate Gov. Mark Dayton this morning signed a two-year budget into law, ending a government shutdown and beginning a process of state employees returning to work and state services restarting.

By Don Davis , July 20, 2011

Shutdown Day 19: Special session starts, stops as shutdown end nears

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Legislature went into special session this afternoon to pass a state budget, almost immediately recessing to discuss the bills in private.

By Don Davis , July 19, 2011

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