Author Erdrich wins Rough Rider honor
Award-winning author and Wahpeton native Louise Erdrich was named the 39th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation.The Republican Eagle, 04/03/2013
A look at Minnesota legislative issues
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Legislature is famous for deciding major issues near the end of each year’s session.The Republican Eagle, 04/01/2013
Dayton hears about smoking border battle
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Frank Orton made sure Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton understands problems he faces in competing against North Dakota stores.The Republican Eagle, 03/28/2013
MNsure to be people's insurance
ST. PAUL — Minnesotans will be able to shop for health insurance through a state marketplace beginning Oct. 1, but may not see savings for a couple of years.The Republican Eagle, 03/26/2013
House would add tax surcharge on rich
ST. PAUL — Minnesota schools would be the biggest beneficiaries of a state House Democratic budget proposal that goes beyond the governor’s plan to increase taxes on the rich.The Republican Eagle, 03/25/2013
Mayo project bogs down
Mayo Clinic’s request for state money to help Rochester prepare for a major medical facilities expansion could be updated after its original proposal ran into difficulties, the Post Bulletin of Rochester reports.The Republican Eagle, 03/24/2013
Minnesota lawmakers consider changes to Local Government Aid
Cities across Minnesota agree on a new formula that would deliver a more predictable state aid to them.The Republican Eagle, 03/23/2013
Gun bill heads to full House
The House public safety committee passed a watered-down gun regulation bill on a 10-8 vote Thursday night, with the House the next stop for the controversial issue.The Republican Eagle, 03/23/2013
Health insurance marketplace only needs Dayton's signature
Minnesota senators approved 39-28 a health insurance marketplace along party lines Monday, leaving only Gov. Mark Dayton’s signature as the final step.The Republican Eagle, 03/22/2013
Sister continues victim’s radon fight
Janet Thompson was being treated for terminal lung cancer, but her thoughts were about others.The Republican Eagle, 03/12/2013
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