Pawlenty Signs Flood Relief Bill
The governor signed the law at the Capitol on Monday, hours after it passed both legislative chambers unanimously. Lawmakers and Pawlenty had worked out details of the disaster package earlier, as...
View ArticleVolcano Adds to Japan Woes
Another natural disaster is adding to the problems in Japan. A volcano has erupted on the southwestern Japanese island of Kyusha. Here is a video report.
View ArticleMacalester College Goes To The Dogs As Finals Loom
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — As finals near, Macalester College is going to the dogs. The college in St. Paul will hold its semiannual “Dog Day Afternoon” on Saturday. It’s when alumni, staff and faculty...
View ArticleMinn. House GOP To Push Property Tax Relief
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans said Monday they’d push for property tax relief for home and business owners in the next legislative session, amid continuing fallout from the...
View ArticleDayton To Counties: No Relief In Surplus
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton told leaders of Minnesota’s counties Monday that he’s sympathetic to their financial difficulties, but promised no immediate relief. Dayton was speaking at the...
View ArticleHelp Victims Of Superstorm Sandy
Red Cross Donate by going to www.redcross.org, calling 800-Red-Cross or text the word “Redcross” to 90999 to make a $10 donation.Donations will provide food, shelter, emotional support and other...
View ArticleReality Check: What Would Romney Do With FEMA?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Gov. Mitt Romney returned to the campaign trail on Wednesday, but refrained again from criticizing President Obama in light of the disaster on the East Coast. But Romney is facing...
View ArticleBeyond Bounds: Steve Maher’s Having A Better Summer Than You
Steve Maher, St. Thomas’ All-American pitcher and record-holder, is baffling D-I and D-II hitters in the Northwoods League for the Waterloo Bucks.(credit: University of St. Thomas/Mike Ekern) I’m...
View ArticleFrigid Cold Persists In Minn., But Relief In Sight
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Most Minnesota schools closed for the second straight day Tuesday as dangerous arctic air maintained its icy grip on the state, but not in Moorhead, where district officials took...
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