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Lawmakers want more details on Vikings stadium proposal

Minnesota legislators hope to vote on a Vikings stadium this session, but many said the details still are missing.

By Danielle Nordine , March 02, 2012

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Minneapolis Vikings stadium deal announced, but 'real work begins'

Minneapolis Vikings stadium deal announced, but 'real work begins' Gov. Mark Dayton, key legislators, Vikings owners and Minneapolis leaders announced a deal to build a $975 million Vikings stadium, which still needs approval from the Legislature and Minneapolis City Council.

By Don Davis , March 01, 2012

Projected state surplus already spent

A bit more money is coming in and Minnesota government is saving some, but like a family that has used credit cards, that “surplus” already has been spent.

By Don Davis , February 29, 2012

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Gun bill expanding self-defense rights passes in Senate

The bill appears headed for Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, but he has not said whether he will sign the legislation. Dayton said he usually sides with police officers, who generally oppose the measure.

By Danielle Nordine , February 24, 2012

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Judge suggests Dayton could have avoided union vote lawsuit

A judge deciding the fate of a child care providers’ union election said Wednesday that Gov. Mark Dayton could have avoided a lawsuit by conducting a less formal survey.

By Don Davis , February 23, 2012

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Judge suggests Dayton could have avoided union vote lawsuit

A judge deciding the fate of a child care providers’ union election said Wednesday that Gov. Mark Dayton could have avoided a lawsuit by conducting a less formal survey.

By Don Davis , February 23, 2012

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Judge suggests Dayton could have avoided union vote lawsuit

A judge deciding the fate of a child care providers’ union election said Wednesday that Gov. Mark Dayton could have avoided a lawsuit by conducting a less formal survey.

By Don Davis , February 23, 2012

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Bachmann pledges to continue work on St. Croix River bridge

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann says she will continue efforts to build a new bridge linking Minnesota and Wisconsin even though newly drawn congressional districts mean she would no longer represent the area where the bridge would be built.

By Don Davis , February 23, 2012

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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

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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

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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

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South Washington County lawmakers say state of the state is improving

South Washington County lawmakers say state of the state is improving Legislators generally agreed with Gov. Mark Dayton that jobs are a key priority this year, although some hoped to hear more specific policy ideas from him during his Wednesday night State of the State speech.

By Danielle Nordine , February 16, 2012

Voter photo ID amendment advances in Senate

Voter photo ID amendment advances in Senate The Republican-pushed proposal to require Minnesotans to produce photographic IDs before voting won a Wednesday party-line 8-6 Senate committee vote.

By Don Davis , February 16, 2012

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