GOVERNMENT
A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
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...
Posted on 7/22/11 at 12:02 AM
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 4:06 PM
A Little Government Goes a Long Way
Employees at the Washington Conservation District like to joke that the District is the best-kept secret in the county. Their mission, to enhance, protect, and preserve the natural resources of Washin...
Posted on 9/17/10 at 8:15 AM
House DFL wants to set school goals
ST. PAUL -- Goals of 100 percent high school graduation, every third-grader being able to read, ending an achievement gap and all students being ready for careers or college after graduation are lofty, but House Democrats say their sights are set on those accomplishments by 2017.By Don Davis , April 10, 2013
Afton City Council briefs from March 19
Animal control officer contract renewed; New animal carcass removal provider in Afton; Pay adjustments approved for Afton city staff, though Moorse must waitMarch 28, 2013
More retail space coming this spring
Tamarack Hills will soon gain another building that will have room for office and retail space.By Riham Feshir , March 28, 2013
Eagle Valley Golf Course rounds up
By Riham Feshir , March 28, 2013
No splash pad decision yet
By Riham Feshir , March 25, 2013
Dayton reappoints Woodbury man to state agency
A Woodbury man was reappointed today to a position within the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency by Gov. Mark Dayton.March 22, 2013
MNsure to be where Minnesotans buy health 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.By Don Davis , March 20, 2013
Construction season to include residential streets in Woodbury
A few more neighborhoods will see construction again this year, as Woodbury continues with its roadway rehabilitation plans.By Riham Feshir , March 20, 2013
Gateway Corridor supporters defend project
By Riham Feshir , March 20, 2013
Agreement expands background checks only to gun shows
ST. PAUL -- Gun control backers have given up controversial proposals in an effort to pass some measures aimed at curbing gun violence in Minnesota.By Danielle Killey , March 19, 2013
House DFL would add tax surcharge on rich
ST. PAUL -- House Democrats today said they want to not only permanently raise income taxes on wealthy Minnesotans, but also add a temporary surcharge on the richest of the rich to repay schools.By Don Davis , March 19, 2013
City awards 20 contracts for BSC construction
More than 20 contractors will soon begin work on the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion and reconstruction project, after bids were approved by City Council.By Riham Feshir , March 18, 2013
Afton briefs from March 4
Planning Commissioners sworn in; Joint work session scheduledMarch 15, 2013
Afton clamps down on non-rental guest apartments
Afton Planning Commission continued its discussion of allowing for non-rental guest apartments within the city during its March 4 meeting.By Amber Kispert-Smith , March 15, 2013
Dayton strikes out sales tax plan, keeps additional spending in plan
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Mark Dayton scaled back his tax requests today after hearing from the public, businesses and legislators that they were not keen on expanding the sales tax to most goods and services.By Don Davis , March 14, 2013
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