MINNESOTA GOVERNOR
Dayton sworn in as Minnesota's 40th governor
Mark Dayton became Minnesota's 40th governor early this afternoon, immediately urging Minnesotans to work together to solve state problems like a massive budget deficit.
By Don Davis , January 03, 2011
Dayton's personal, political style won't be confused with Pawlenty 
Prepare for an abrupt about-face in both personal and political style as Mark Dayton becomes governor after eight years of Tim Pawlenty's leadership.
By Rachel E. Stassen-Berger , December 09, 2010
- Mark Dayton meets with the media
- AUDIO: Dayton talks about the responsibilities of being governor
- AUDIO: Dayton says GOP must work with him
- Governor-elect Dayton knows state's problems are now his
- Talk about this topic
- End of campaign for Dayton, Emmer highlights constrast in styles
- Text of Gov.-elect Mark Dayton's comments at press conference
- Mark Dayton's election certificate (PDF)
- Pawlenty passes baton to Dayton
Emmer prepares to concede; Dayton preps to be governor-elect
Tom Emmer apparently is leaving the Minnesota governor's race at his home, an appropriate ending to a campaign in which he discussed his wife and seven children more than any other topic.
By Don Davis , December 08, 2010
Michael Saltsman, Washington, letter: Emmer’s ‘tip credit’ proposal could work
A “tip credit” represents a sensible compromise.
By Michael Saltsman , July 11, 2010
3 justices seek post as Minnesota Supreme Court chief
UPDATED 4:26 P.M.Gov. Tim Pawlenty has scheduled a Thursday news conference to name new judges after disclosing he has three finalists to be the next Minnesota Supreme Court chief justice.
By Associated Press , May 12, 2010
Independence Party picks PR exec Horner for Minnesota governor candidate
The Independence Party is backing former Republican strategist Tom Horner for governor of Minnesota at its convention Saturday in Bloomington.
By Briana Bierschbach , May 08, 2010
Minnesota lawmakers take another lap in education race
A joint House-Senate panel was set to debate today whether Minnesota schools need to more rigorously evaluate teachers and give state officials added power to rework struggling schools.
By Associated Press , April 20, 2010
Mark Voxland and Dan Ness, Moorhead, column: Next governor must back local government aid
The state-local partnership of LGA has kept Minnesota communities strong and vibrant places to live and work. LGA is a key piece of the Minnesota Miracle, which has served our state well.
By Mark Voxland and Dan Ness , April 19, 2010
Pawlenty, teachers at odds over federal grant fund application
Minnesota lost out on the initial federal Race to the Top funding because the state has done too little to reform education, and the application lacked support from school-related organizations such as Education Minnesota, the teachers’ union.
By Don Davis , April 08, 2010
Tax credits for start-up companies, existing businesses now law in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Pawlenty today signed off on tax credits totalling $100 million over the next three years. Among the potential beneficiaries are developers at the Mall of America and Ford Motor Co., if officials reverse a decision to close a St. Paul truck plant.
By Associated Press , April 01, 2010
Pawlenty says he could support jobs bill; Minnesota House debates merits
Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he will sign a bill that would encourage investment and jobs in startup companies, historic building renovations and an expanded Mall of America.
By Associated Press , March 29, 2010
Minnesota lawmakers OK $312 million in state budget cuts
Minnesota lawmakers signed off Monday on $312 million in cuts to local governments, public colleges, farm programs and more after agreeing with Gov. Tim Pawlenty on the outlines of a partial deficit-reduction plan.
By Don Davis , March 29, 2010
New Hamsphire beckons again for Pawlenty
Tim Pawlenty's long introduction to key Republican audiences is bringing the departing Minnesota governor back to New Hampshire.
By Associated Press , March 25, 2010
2 Minnesota panels examine special aid for veterans
Two Minnesota Senate committees are examining separate funding set-asides for military veterans — one lawmakers are hoping to create and another they're looking to protect.
By Associated Press , March 18, 2010
Health plan for poor to get Minnesota Senate vote
The Senate is expected to vote today on a compromise plan to preserve state-run health care for more than 30,000 poor Minnesotans each month.
By Associated Press , March 18, 2010
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