GOVERNMENT
Marty not happy with 'cone of silence' attitude
Minnesotas best-known open-government legislator says a federal group now agrees that state leaders cone of silence is not good. Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the non-partisan Center for Publi...
Posted on 2/3/12 at 1:28 PM
Rep. Kriesel: No Senate run against Sieben; House is 'more rowdy'
By Scott Wente , February 22, 2012
New maps to change look of Legislature
New political district maps show little U.S. House change, but more in the Minnesota Legislature, where 46 of 201 lawmakers were put in districts with other incumbents.By Don Davis , February 21, 2012
South Washington County split in congressional redistricting
South Washington County communities that have been split among three congressional districts will be part of either the 2nd District or a newly drawn 4th District.By Don Davis , February 21, 2012
House rushes to notify public of sex offender; too fast, one lawmaker says
A 64-year-old man who confessed to sexually molesting 29 youths is scheduled to become the first person to leave a state hospital sex offender treatment program, prompting the Minnesota House Monday to vote 127-1 to change state law so the public is notified near the halfway house where he is going.By Don Davis , February 21, 2012
St. Paul Park native wants to challenge Bachmann in GOP primary
By Mike Longaecker , February 20, 2012
Grey Cloud Town Board nixes U of M bike race request
The Grey Cloud Town Board rejected a request by the University of Minnesota to hold an all-day bike race for as many as 300 participants.By Judy Spooner , February 20, 2012
Redistricting maps to be released at 1 p.m. Tuesday
A five-judge Minnesota panel plans to release new congressional and legislative district maps at 1 p.m. Tuesday.By Don Davis , February 20, 2012
Politicians await redistricting announcement
The most important day of the 2012 Minnesota legislative session, for some at least, could be Tuesday.By Don Davis , February 17, 2012
South Washington County lawmakers say state of the state is improving
By Danielle Nordine , February 16, 2012
Voter photo ID amendment advances in Senate
By Don Davis , February 16, 2012
State of the State: Dayton takes gentler approach in pitch to GOP
By Don Davis , February 16, 2012
A 'no' -- for now -- to no smoking in Cottage Grove parks
The Cottage Grove City Council passed on a proposal Wednesday that would have snuffed out smoking in the city’s parks, with some council members saying they were uncomfortable with telling adults not to light up in outdoor public spaces.By Jon Avise , February 16, 2012
View the Cottage Grove city charter petition
Citizens submitted this petition in hopes of creating a city charter in Cottage Grove.February 14, 2012
Charter commission looks likely after county, city complete petition reviews
The push to remake Cottage Grove city government is set to advance after officials signed off on signatures in a petition to create a city charter commission.By Jon Avise , February 11, 2012
Cottage Grove tallies savings after 'going digital'
The city of Cottage Grove has saved thousands of dollars in printing and staff costs since it stopped using paper meeting packets for City Council and commission members last year.By Jon Avise , February 10, 2012
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