Minnesota News

Minnesota bill looks at role of pets in domestic abuse

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would extend domestic violence protections to pets.

Friday March 12, 2010 7:12PM | twincities.com

State responses to Supreme Court's election spending ruling range from defiant to confused

Friday March 12, 2010 6:45PM | startribune.com

Ventura book signing scheduled for Mall of America

Friday March 12, 2010 5:54PM | startribune.com

It's more than just jobs, health care as Obama juggles priorities in a heated election year

Friday March 12, 2010 4:26PM | startribune.com

Michelle Obama to visit Mexico, first solo trip abroad as first lady; education, economy focus

Friday March 12, 2010 3:45PM | startribune.com

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom declares candidacy for lieutenant governor of California

Friday March 12, 2010 3:18PM | startribune.com

Health care crunch time leads Obama to delay Asia trip as Congress tries to pass big overhaul

Friday March 12, 2010 2:34PM | startribune.com

Obama delaying Asia trip from March 18 to March 21 to work on health care

Friday March 12, 2010 2:00PM | startribune.com

$1 billion bonding bill heads to governor

ST. PAUL — The fate of more than $68 million in state funding for Rochester projects now rests with the governor. The Minnesota House and Senate on Thursday approved a $1 billion public works bill that included funding for several local projects include $28 million to expand Rochester`s Mayo Civic Center.

Friday March 12, 2010 1:58PM | postbulletin.com

Erickson Ropes pushes Senate to return tax reciprocity

ST. PAUL — A Winona lawmaker made the case Thursday for a bill that would reinstate the tax reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Sen. Sharon Erickson Ropes, DFL-Winona, told members of the Senate Taxes Committee on Thursday that ending the program has had a huge impact on many of her constituents who cross the border to work in Wisconsin.

Friday March 12, 2010 1:51PM | postbulletin.com

Out for results in a compressed year, Obama maintains a juggle beyond jobs and health care

Friday March 12, 2010 8:36AM | startribune.com

Our view: 2 events spur safety reminders

Two recent events - one tragically fatal and one simply frustrating - prompt a few reminders in the name of safety and common sense.

Friday March 12, 2010 6:36AM | sctimes.com

Times Writers Group: Health care is an investment

When people find out that I write for the Times Writers Group, they can be very quick to suggest topics for my column. Far and away the most frequent suggestion is this: 'When are you going to write about health care?'

Friday March 12, 2010 6:36AM | sctimes.com

Letter: Partisanship robs U.S. citizens of time, faith

The great nation we live in today has a dilemma.

Friday March 12, 2010 6:36AM | sctimes.com

Letter: Health care bill provides a reliable foundation

If you are against abortion ...

Friday March 12, 2010 6:36AM | sctimes.com

Letter: U.S. Olympians came up short by not singing

Gold medal winners at the recent Winter Olympic Games stood proudly on the podium while their national anthems resounded.

Friday March 12, 2010 6:36AM | sctimes.com

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson stepping down

Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson announced his resignation Thursday, signaling an abrupt end to a tenure that, though brief, earned him widespread respect among fellow jurists and attorneys.

Friday March 12, 2010 5:50AM | twincities.com

Minnesota House panel tightens civil asset forfeiture rules

Acting in the wake of the Metro Gang Strike Force scandal, a House committee on Thursday approved a bill to strengthen Minnesota's civil asset forfeiture rules, giving prosecutors the authority to review police decisions to take private property from suspects.

Friday March 12, 2010 5:46AM | twincities.com

Minnesota House, Senate approve $1 billion bonding bill

The Minnesota House and Senate voted Thursday to borrow $1 billion for public-works projects ranging from bridges and sewer systems to college classrooms and sex-offender lockups to music halls and sports centers.

Friday March 12, 2010 5:44AM | twincities.com

At the Capitol / Mining 'damage deposits' put on hold

An effort to require future copper-nickel mining projects to pay so-called "damage deposits" so the public isn't hit with expensive cleanup costs is dead for the session, its chief Senate sponsor conceded Thursday.

Friday March 12, 2010 5:25AM | twincities.com