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    May 23, 2019
    Nicole Smith-Holt speaks with reporters at the Capitol on Monday, May 13. Advocates for Minnesotans with Type 1 diabetes hope lawmakers will approve legislation aimed at providing emergency access to insulin for those who can't afford it. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Minnesota lawmakers worry about mistakes in rush to pass state budget, special session planned for Friday
    ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, May 23, announced that he would call lawmakers back to the Capitol to approve the bulk of a $48 billion...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 23, 2019 - 2:42pm
    County highway department switches to summer hours
    The Stevens County Highway Department moved to summer hours on May 20. The hours are 6 a.m. to to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The hours are based on the highway union members' contract. Engineer Todd Larson said it makes sense for the office staff hours to match the union...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 23, 2019 - 7:00am
    May 22, 2019
    Walz signs plan to make drug companies pay for fallout of opioid epidemic into law
    ST. PAUL — Drug distributors and manufacturers will be required to help pay for some of the aftermath of the opioid epidemic in Minnesota after...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 22, 2019 - 5:52pm
    May 20, 2019
    Sen. Chris Eaton, left, and Rep. Dave Baker, right, spoke about losing their children to opioid addiction and a bill they passed Monday, May 20, that would increase resources for treatment and education.
    'We’re going to save a bunch of lives': Opioid response bill makes it out in final hours
    ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives on Monday, May 20, approved a proposal to hike the fee on drug manufacturers to...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 20, 2019 - 10:41pm
    Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Gov. Tim Walz walk through the Capitol press room Monday, May 20, 2019. They talked to reporters on the final day of the regular legislative session. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Here's what the bipartisan state budget could mean for Greater Minnesota
    ST. PAUL — Greater Minnesota could see expanded access to broadband, more money for public schools and a tax cut for some as part of a budget...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 20, 2019 - 5:38pm
    Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz on Sunday, May 19, 2019, announced a two-year budget plan with a day left in the regular legislative session. John Autey / John Autey Photography
    Minnesota's ‘last’ legislative day ugly but not really the last
    ST. PAUL —The Minnesota Legislature must adjourn by midnight but is far from finishing its main work of the year: crafting a $48 billion, two-year...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 20, 2019 - 12:18pm
    May 16, 2019
    Captain, left, and Snowflake get to know each other at the Hancock Pet Clinic on May 4. Rae Yost/Stevens County Times
    Care they can pet on
    First it was a look. Then it was a few small steps toward each other. Finally, Captain and Snowflake were close enough to give each other a good...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 16, 2019 - 3:18pm
    May 14, 2019
    Michael Brun / Forum News Service
    Why are Minnesota lawmakers fighting over a 27-year-old health care tax?
    ST. PAUL — A nearly 30-year-old tax on medical providers is at the center of increasingly tense negotiations between Democrats and Republicans...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 14, 2019 - 7:09pm
    May 12, 2019
    Opioid, meth epidemic straining child welfare services in Wisconsin
    Amid rising costs and stagnating state support, one northern Wisconsin county considered eliminating its tourism budget to free up funding for child welfare services. Other counties have looked to raise their levy caps, delay transportation projects or up bonding for roads. And some...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 12, 2019 - 2:00pm
    May 11, 2019
    New county deputy Kyle Zierke, right, with sheriff Jason Dingman. Photo from the Stevens County Sheriff's Facebook page
    Deputy, assistant attorney join county
    A new deputy and new assistant county attorney were sworn in at the May 7 Stevens County Commissioners meeting. Kyle Zierke is the new deputy....
    news/government-and-politicsMay 11, 2019 - 10:15am
    May 10, 2019
    The signs at the compost site in Morris announce the site does not allow brush or branches. Rae Yost/Stevens County Times
    Abuse at recycling, compost sites frustrates city
    Some users seem to be having a tough time properly using the compost site and recycling site in Morris. Some people have been treating the compost...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 10, 2019 - 11:30am
    Morris native among the finalists in Great American Think-Off.
    The Cultural Center in New York Mills announces four finalists from the essay contest portion of the Great American Think-Off. These four essayists each win $500 and a trip to New York Mills, in June for the live debate. During the debate, the finalists argue their side of the question,...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 10, 2019 - 9:23am
    Tim Flaherty speaks at a meeting years ago. In 2019, he is retiring as Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities lobbyist. Courtesy of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities
    Observations by a veteran greater Minnesota lobbyist
    ST. PAUL — Some thoughts through the greater Minnesota lens of lobbyist and lawyer Tim Flaherty, who is retiring after 35 years lobbying at...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 10, 2019 - 7:00am
    May 9, 2019
    Four new members of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents posed for photos in the House of Representatives on Thursday, May 9, 2019 shortly after they were elected by the Legislature. From left, Janie Mayeron, Mike Kenyanya, Kao Ly Ilean Her and Mary Davenport. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Lawmakers elect four new members to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents
    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Legislature on Thursday, May 9, elected four new members to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, bringing in...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 9, 2019 - 5:11pm
    May 2, 2019
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, May 2, 2019, held a news conference with hospital CEOs from around the state to advocate in support of retaining a 2% tax on medical providers. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz pushes to keep medical provider tax as budget talks begin
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz prepared to enter initial budget talks Thursday, May 2, and the split in the nation's...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 2, 2019 - 5:01pm
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