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BRIEFLY: Senators approve college budget cuts

ST. PAUL – State-run colleges and universities' budgets would be cut under a bill senators reluctantly passed 41-23 Friday.

By Don Davis , April 20, 2009

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Viewpoint: Raising taxes is the wrong approach to budget woes

As the Easter holiday approaches, I must say I am disappointed at the lack of progress the Legislature has made toward eliminating our $6.3 billion budget deficit for fiscal year 2010-11.

By Denny McNamara , April 09, 2009

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Council eliminates economic development director position

The Newport City Council last month completed a language change in the city’s by-laws that puts future city administrators in charge of Newport’s Economic Development Authority.

April 01, 2009

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833 board cuts $6 million from next year’s budget

Superintendent Tom Nelson said fewer specialists will be needed next year when sixth-graders move to middle schools.

By Judy Spooner , March 27, 2009

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Proposed 4-H cuts put fair’s future in doubt

Washington County Fair organizers say they are hopeful they will find a way to hold the county fair this summer.

By Hank Long , March 18, 2009

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It’s not the time for business as usual

Every day we are being bombarded with the latest news about our economy.

By Tom Nelson , March 18, 2009

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Viewpoint: This year’s state budget a delicate balancing act

Last week’s revised state economic forecast showed Minnesota’s budget deficit is about $6.4 billion.

By Karla Bigham , March 16, 2009

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Summer rec will be missed, resident says

Lori Kupfer’s daycare kids love running, playing, and meeting new faces at city parks in Newport’s Summer Recreation program, the Newport woman says.

March 11, 2009

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4-H funding: Some compromises sought

Cutting all county funding for 4-H as proposed would stop members from being in fairs and other events beyond local clubs.

By Scott Wente , March 11, 2009

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Local leaders warn legislators: major cuts may be needed if more state aid cut

City officials from Cottage Grove, Newport and St. Paul Park painted a bleak budget picture Saturday in a meeting with local legislators, saying the governor’s proposed budget could mean cuts in staffing and services in 2010 and beyond.

March 02, 2009

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Family’s future hinges on state budget decisions

Family’s future hinges on state budget decisions When Denise Maki learned about a state grant that would allow her to quit work and take care of her son, who has cerebral palsy, she was reluctant to apply for it.

By Scott Wente , February 26, 2009

833 budget task force re-arranges budget cut task

The District 833 budget task force has re-structured the mandate from school board members to submit $7.5 million in suggested cuts from the 2009-2010 budget so the board can trim $5 million.

By Judy Spooner , February 24, 2009

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Legislators hear from the people on budget concerns

Most Monday nights, it might be hard for politicians to attract a crowd of constituents to an event where many have to wait more than two hours to speak their mind.

By Hank Long , February 24, 2009

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Residents can weigh-in on state budget in Woodbury Monday

Minnesota legislators will host 23 public meetings across the state during February, seeking citizen input on the state budget recently proposed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.

February 20, 2009

833 budget task force mulling $7.5 million in cuts

Meeting in small groups, the District 833 budget task force got to work Feb. 9, and offered suggestions to cut $7.5 million from the 2009-2010 budget.

By Judy Spooner , February 17, 2009

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