Next time your pet legislative project is stalled in St. Paul, get NFL executives to fly in and light a fire under those people. Tim Nelson of MPR reports: “The Minnesota Vikings appear to be gaining ground again in their effort to get a $975 million s... »
With the NFL brass in town, the Minnesota Senate is going to give its end of a stadium bill a hearing … and a push … and a show of something like strength. Tim Nelson at MPR reports: “NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the owner of the Pittsburgh Steel... »
Imprisoned entrepreneur Tom Petters bought himself a lot of goodwill by donating chunks of his ill-gotten gains to good causes like Teen Challenge. But since the money was, well, you know, stolen, the charity is being told to give it back. David Phelps... »
It’s difficult to disagree with their characterization. Frederick Melo of the PiPress reports that the Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce has sent a testy letter to state leaders: “For days, Ramsey County Commissioners Tony Bennett and Rafael Ortega... »
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has consistently claimed, despite a complete lack of evidence, that he talked openly about attacking public-employee collective bargaining rights during the 2010 election. Now a blogger claims to have found a smoking gun in ... »
In case anyone who cares has also forgotten ... Alexandra Tempus of the AP files a report on the national drive pushing Voter ID: “A proposed constitutional amendment to require a photo ID for Minnesota voters is part of a surge of similar legislation ... »
MORNING EDITION Rick Santorum polling well before Tuesday caucuses By Brian Lambert | Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 Conventional wisdom may say that the Republican establishment, which may include talk radio hosts and SuperPAC moguls, will not allow anyone but ... »
Next time your pet legislative project is stalled in St. Paul, get NFL executives to fly in and light a fire under those people. Tim Nelson of MPR reports: “The Minnesota Vikings appear to be gaining ground again in their effort to get a $975 million s... »
