POLITICS
Weekly Memo 5-17-13
Each Weekly Memo to the City Council and the agenda packet is also provided on the City Council web page. WEEKLY UPDATE: Labor Update There are two labor agreements on next weeks Council agenda. Tha...
Posted on 5/20/13 at 2:08 PM
Rural Reflections Radio
Here is this week's Rural Reflections Radio program, Bullitt...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 10:39 AM
Senior fraud prevention
Two state officials will be in Duluth today for a senior fraud prevention event. Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon and Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman will lead the forum from 1-2:30 p.m. in the chap...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:00 AM
Meet Kylie Oversen!
I moved to Grand Forks to attend UND and have been here for six years now. I love the University and the Greater Grand Forks community. Coming from a town of less than 1000, I love that its a bigger c...
Posted on 4/19/13 at 2:43 PM
Senator Heitkamp on News @5
Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins us this evening on WDAZ News @5....
Posted on 2/21/13 at 12:24 PM
House Ag Committee approves farm bill
The House Agriculture Committee on May 15 approved a new farm bill that would make most of the same changes proposed last year, but would also repeal the section of the 2008 farm bill that directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration to address practices by meatpackers and poultry companies that farmers and ranchers said were hurting them.By Jerry Hagstrom , May 20, 2013
White House says more farm subsidy cuts needed
The Obama administration said Monday it wants to see more cuts to agriculture subsidies in a massive farm bill moving through the Senate this week.By Mary Clare Jalonick , May 20, 2013
Capitol, flooding, veterans, disaster end Minnesota legislative session
By Don Davis , May 20, 2013
Minnesota legislative notebook: Farmers await clarity on how tax bill affects them
armers are not sure how much more they will be taxed after the Democratic-controlled Legislature adopted a $2 billion tax increase.By Don Davis , May 20, 2013
North Dakota lawmakers kickstart interim session work
State Sen. Ray Holmberg said Monday the interim legislative session isn’t an exact science, comparing it to oil drilling.By TJ Jerke , May 20, 2013
Tough legislative session comes to a close in Minnesota
Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other.By Danielle Killey , May 20, 2013
Minnesota House OKs $2 billion tax bill, Senate backs Capitol repair
The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, won House approval early today and the Senate pulled a surprise in the early morning hours by approving money to fund state Capitol building renovations.By Don Davis , May 20, 2013
Christina Hughes, St. Paul, Minn. letter: DFL Party misplaced its priorities
Christina Hughes of St. Paul writes in about the DFL partyMay 20, 2013
Minnesota bill funding headed for Gov. Mark Dayton’s expected approval
Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built in the Mississippi River.By Don Davis , May 19, 2013
Minnesota House to debate lawmaker pay hike panel
The Minnesota House is planning to vote on a constitutional amendment that would take decisions about their own pay out of their hands.By Associated Press , May 17, 2013
Cramer speech linking abortion, school shootings draws national attention
By TJ Jerke , May 16, 2013
Cigarette tax to back Vikings stadium construction
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis , May 16, 2013
Obama promises action on a trio of controversies
President Barack Obama confronted a trio of controversies Thursday, pledging to work with Congress to ensure the IRS doesn't abuse its power, urging legislators to provide more money to strengthen security at U.S. diplomatic outposts and promising to seek "a balance" between national security and a need to protect freedom of the press.By Julie Pace , May 16, 2013
Backup Vikings stadium funding source to surface
A new plan for paying off Minnesota Vikings stadium debate is about to surface at the state Capitol as the legislative session nears its conclusion.By Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Tax, budget work continues as Minnesota session nears end
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis , May 15, 2013
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