Do or die day at Capitol: Sunday liquor sales fade, same-sex "death rights" pass
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: politicsinminnesota.comA bill to allow Sunday liquor sales has failed to find favor at the State Capitol despite more than 3,000 friends on Facebook. But "death rights" for same-sex couples succeeded by today's legislative deadline for bills to pass out of committee.
‘Death rights’ bills for same-sex couples pass House committee
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: minnesotaindependent.comMinn. bills face first hurdle of session Friday
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: wcco.comSenate committee passes legislation to downsize Legislature
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: hometownsource.comExclusive poll rates gov., legislature job performance
Published: 03/05/2010 Source: kstp.com
1 of 2 in state poll disinclined to vote Pawlenty for president
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.startribune.comA new poll shows Gov. Pawlenty's support for president slipping among his current constituents. Half of Minnesotans responding to a Rasmussen Poll said they wouldn't back him. But 72 percent of GOP voters – the first group he needs – say they would.
Rasmussen Reports: Pawlenty poll
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.rasmussenreports.comPawlenty 2012: The war chest starts to build
Published: 03/10/2010 Source: www.finance-commerce.comAnalysis: Pawlenty's approval rating hits all-time low
Published: 03/07/2010 Source: blog.lib.umn.eduRasmussen poll: No clear favorite in gov’s race
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: politicsinminnesota.com
Tim Dolan stays police chief in Minneapolis by 8-5 vote
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.startribune.comBy an 8-5 vote of the Minneapolis City Council Friday, Tim Dolan retained his position as police chief. The veteran cop became chief in 2006 by a 12-1 vote. Now he'll stay through 2012.
Minneapolis' top cop closer to keeping job; judge orders report on discipline failures
Published: 02/17/2010 Source: www.startribune.comDolan reappointment met with opposition
Published: 02/17/2010 Source: www.mndaily.comCity-appointed board criticizes Minneapolis Police Department, chief
Published: 12/22/2009 Source: kstp.com
State program for retraining unemployed is out of money
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.twincities.comA state program for retraining dislocated workers is out of money, leaving more than 2,000 out-of-work Minnesotans on a waiting list for job counseling and training grants. The state is seeking an emergency $12 million federal grant to resume the program.
Minnesota sees lowest rate of unemployment increase in '09
Published: 03/11/2010 Source: blog.lib.umn.eduMinnesota employers making fewer layoff announcements
Published: 03/04/2010 Source: www.minnpost.comMinnesota employers add 15,600 jobs in January
Published: 03/02/2010 Source: minnesota.publicradio.orgWhy we need a student data tracking system
Published: 03/12/2010 Sponsored by: Capella UniversityEven though national record keeping for higher education could help improve the results for many students, particularly those who attend multiple schools, many large institutions are opposed to the idea.
U of M regents approve conflict of interest guidelines
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.startribune.comUniversity of Minnesota regents passed a set of conflict of interest guidelines for faculty and staff on Friday. The policy follows a few public lapses in which researchers accepted payments from companies whose product they were studying.
11-year bonus: Extra $41 million in U of M paychecks
Published: 03/11/2010 Source: minnesota.publicradio.orgU of M law school gets patents from 3M
Published: 02/16/2010 Source: www.finance-commerce.com
St. Paul police chief a candidate for New Orleans job
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.twincities.comSt. Paul Police Chief John Harrington, who said in December he would not seek another term, is reportedly a top candidate to head the New Orleans police department. Harrington has done unpaid consulting work in New Orleans and was encouraged to apply.
Sources: Minnesota Lawman Up For Top Job At NOPD
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.wdsu.comSt. Paul police chief prepares to retire, and he’s leaving some angry cops behind
Published: 03/10/2010 Source:St. Paul police chief won't seek another term
Published: 12/09/2009 Source: www.twincities.com
Court records suggest Hecker investigation is broadening
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.startribune.comTwo former Denny Hecker employees told investigators they saw $500,000 hidden in a safe just before the company's collapse. That's according to newly unsealed court documents, which show investigators are digging into a decade of Hecker's dealings.
Warrants Reveal More Trouble For Hecker
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: wcco.comHecker's former father-in-law intended to help investigation
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: minnesota.publicradio.orgDead friend had records incriminating Hecker, FBI says
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.twincities.com
Central Corridor LRT has strong support in Washington
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: minnesota.publicradio.orgThe nation's top transit official says Washington fully supports the planned light rail line connecting Minneapolis and St. Paul, regardless of local bickering about the project. President Obama's budget proposal includes $45 million for the project.
Major work on Central Corridor to start in August
Published: 03/11/2010 Source: www.twincities.comMet Council's airs frustration with U of M over light rail
Published: 03/10/2010 Source: minnesota.publicradio.orgPresident includes Central Corridor LRT funding in 2011 budget
Published: 02/01/2010 Source: minnesota.publicradio.org
Legislator pushes ban on cell phone use while driving
Published: 03/12/2010 Source: www.myfoxtwincities.comOne Minnesota lawmaker wants to ban cell phones while driving. The proposal by DFLer Terry Bonhoff says calls while driving distracts drivers. Her bill would not even allowing calls with hands-free devices.
