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Ex-Vikings coach Bud Grant tells Dayton to ax $9.3M in Legacy cash for metro parks
Bud Grant says Gov. Mark Dayton knows the right call on $9.3 million in outdoors projects approved by the House and Senate.
State Senate passes same-sex marriage bill, Dayton ready to sign
In several areas around the community, residents can see the Crow River as it makes its way to the Mississippi River.
Dayton, Minn. Legislative Leaders To Talk Budget
Gov. Mark Dayton along with House Speaker Paul Thissen and Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk are holding a rare Sunday news conference at the Capitol, indicating a possible deal on the state budget.
Garbage Truck Fire, Mutual Aid for Dayton Fire: St. Michael Fire Blotter
The St. Michael Fire Department log for May 2 - 8, 2013 May 2 Medical call in the 90 th block of 3rd Street NW for a 88-year-old male having chest pains.
Pay hikes near for Minnesota judges
The budgets approved by the House and Senate last month and the budget recommendations submitted by Gov.
Lake Minnetonka State Reps Vote Against Bill Allowing Same-Sex Marriage
Both Republican state representatives who represent communities surrounding Lake Minnetonka voted no Thursday on a bill that would effectively legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
DFL leader: House has enough votes to pass gay marriage
Democratic leaders in the state House have scheduled a vote they expect will lead to Minnesota joining a growing list of states to authorize marriage between same-sex couples.
House vote on same-sex marriage bill set for Thursday
Posted at 8:47 AM on May 7, 2013 by Tom Scheck Filed under: MN Legislature , Mark Dayton A spokesman for the House DFL caucus says Thursday is the day the House will vote on a bill that legalizes same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
Another Republican has put his hat in the ring to challenge Gov. Mark Dayton next year.
GOP entrant in Minn. gov race is political vet
Jeff Johnson, a Republican rooted in Minnesota politics for a dozen years, on Sunday became the latest candidate to announce a 2014 challenge to Democratic Gov.
Blaze in Dayton Draws at Least 12 Fire Departments
At least 12 fire departments are responding to a fire in rural Dayton Thursday afternoon.
Minnesota Legislature begins work on compromise health and human services bill
House and Senate members began negotiations Wednesday, May 1, over conflicting plans for about $11.2 billion in general fund spending on health and human services programs.
Minnesota: The campaign for governor begins: Pioneer Press editorial
Wide-open, competitive political races prompt good discussion and good democracy.
Wayzata businessman announces bid for governor
Businessman Scott Honour announced today that he's running for governor as a Republican.
House and Senate Democrats differ on alcohol tax
Posted at 1:53 PM on April 22, 2013 by Tom Scheck Filed under: MN Legislature , Mark Dayton DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk said this morning that the Senate tax bill will not increase the liquor tax, while the House DFL plan includes an increase in the excise tax on alcohol.