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Marty not happy with 'cone of silence' attitude
Minnesotas best-known open-government legislator says a federal group now agrees that state leaders cone of silence is not good. Sen. John Marty, DFL-Roseville, said the non-partisan Center for Publi...
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First day back to work at MnDOT
After 20 days of the Minnesota government shutdown, I was contacted by my supervisor yesterday afternoon (July 20) to go back to work today. The shutdown was over. The waiting was over. The anxiety w...
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Bills, bills, bills: How local lawmakers stack up
Legislators are steaming through work at the Capitol, but how much of it has come from Woodbury-area lawmakers? Heres a quick run-down of how many bills area legislators have offered. Sen. Ted Lillie...
Posted on 4/6/11 at 3:06 PM
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Dayton signs Kieffer teacher bill into law

A bill authored by Rep. Andrea Kieffer that clamps down on Minnesota teaching requirements became law today.

February 22, 2012

Bachmann pledges to continue work on new 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efforts to build a new bridge linking Minnesota and Wisconsin even though newly drawn congressional districts mean she no longer represents the area where the bridge would be built.

By Don Davis , February 22, 2012

Council members could be outfitted with iPads

Preparing for a city council meeting? There is an app for that. Want to treat it like paper and make notes and comments in the margins? There is an app for that, too.

By Riham Feshir , February 22, 2012

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Kieffer teacher bill lands on Dayton's desk

ST. PAUL -- New Minnesota teachers would be required to pass a basic skills test before going into classrooms under a bill awaiting Gov. Mark Dayton’s signature.

By Don Davis , February 21, 2012

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House backs Lohmer bill requiring sex-offender notification

House backs Lohmer bill requiring sex-offender notification ST. PAUL -- A 64-year-old man who confessed to sexually molesting 29 youths could become the first person to leave a state hospital sex offender treatment program this week, 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 20, 2012

Bachmann, state lawmakers want Medicaid audit

Bachmann, state lawmakers want Medicaid audit ST. PAUL -- U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann hosted a Minnesota Capitol news conference Monday for the first time since she ended her presidential campaign to support a state effort to increase health-care organizations’ accountability.

By Don Davis , February 20, 2012

New district maps out 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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Community identity chosen over neighborhood names in Afton

Afton has no room for development signs, according to the city’s Planning Commission.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 20, 2012

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Afton continues to tackle garages

Afton Planning Commission continued its discussion of garage sizes during its Feb. 6 meeting.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 19, 2012

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Structure definitions receive clarification in Afton

Afton Planning Commission is hoping to clarify some of its code language. Planning commissioners discussed the definitions of “accessory” and “principal” during their Feb. 6 meeting.

By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 18, 2012

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Woodbury council, mayor’s pay to increase next year

Woodbury’s elected officials all agree they didn’t run for office for the pay.

By Riham Feshir , February 17, 2012

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Politicians await Tuesday redistricting announcement

ST. PAUL -- The most important day of the 2012 Minnesota legislative session, for some at least, could be Tuesday.

February 17, 2012

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Planning Commission OKs latest Stonemill Farms addition

The Woodbury Planning Commission approved another addition of Stonemill Farms that will have 46 twin-home units on 14.45 acres.

By Riham Feshir , February 17, 2012

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House OKs laying off teachers based on performance

ST. PAUL -- School officials could lay off teachers based on their effectiveness rather than just how long they have taught under a bill Minnesota representatives approved 68-61 Thursday.

February 16, 2012

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Different approach, same message from Dayton: Work together

ST. PAUL -- Gov. Mark Dayton took a kinder, gentler approach in his Wednesday night State of the State speech, but his message still was the same as in recent public comments when he harshly criticized Republicans.

By Don Davis , February 16, 2012

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