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
New single family homes coming to Dancing Waters
Woodbury City Council gave a developer the go ahead to build 123 single family homes in Dancing Waters last week.By Riham Feshir , February 20, 2013
Younger children featured in budget plan
ST. PAUL -- Adding money to early childhood education and all-day kindergarten programs, as Gov. Mark Dayton suggests, is important to Minnesota’s future, the state House education finance leader says.By Don Davis , February 20, 2013
Sand mining legislative testimony fractured
ST. PAUL -- Sand mined in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin opens up cracks between rocks so oil and gas can be removed from the ground in places such as North Dakota.By Don Davis , February 20, 2013
Legislative notebook: ‘Nothing is not an option’ in gun debate
ST. PAUL -- Joan Peterson said Minnesota lawmakers must act to control gun violence like the shooting that killed her sister in the Twin Cities 13 years ago.By Don Davis , February 18, 2013
Afton City Council won’t waive fees for AABA
Afton City Council discussed its fee schedule during a workshop on Feb. 7.By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 15, 2013
Coalition seeks $9.50 Minnesota minimum wage
ST. PAUL -- A coalition of children’s groups, religious organizations and unions say Minnesota’s poor would benefit from a higher minimum wage, more state child care support and a tax credit for parents.By Don Davis , February 14, 2013
A Valentine’s Day to remember: Woodbury organized as village in 1967
Local government back in the 1960s saw rapid growth that they needed the township to officially become a village, elect a City Council, build a city hall and start approving those ordinances.By Riham Feshir , February 14, 2013
College, university students look back to move ahead
By Danielle Killey , February 14, 2013
Afton sets 2013 goals
Afton City Council held its goal setting session during a workshop on Feb. 7.By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 13, 2013
‘U’ reps push tuition freeze at Capitol
ST. PAUL – University of Minnesota students and officials pushed state lawmakers Thursday to fund a plan to freeze undergraduates’ tuition.By Danielle Killey , February 08, 2013
Legislative notebook: Higher cigarette, little cigar taxes on agenda
ST. PAUL -- Minnesota legislators are considering raising cigarette taxes and the cost of little cigars by classifying them cigarettes, which are taxed at a higher rate than cigars.By Don Davis , February 08, 2013
Woodbury's Ward hails State of the State as 'fresh approach'
By Don Davis , February 06, 2013
Minn. gun supporters say ‘assault’ rifles are like hunting rifles
By Don Davis , February 06, 2013
East Ridge students witness presidential inauguration
By Amber Kispert-Smith , February 06, 2013
Legislative gun debate begins to overflow crowd
ST. PAUL -- The two sides of Minnesota’s gun debate began laying out their arguments today during first of a series of legislative meetings.By Don Davis , February 05, 2013
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