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    February 11, 2019
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, told reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, that he'd meet with stakeholders before announcing whether he'd drop an appeal blocking the Enbridge Line 3 project. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz tightlipped as Line 3 decision deadline looms
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will have to decide by Tuesday whether to call for the reconsideration of an appeal blocking the construction...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 11, 2019 - 1:25pm
    February 8, 2019
    UPDATE: Backer, Westrom set town hall meetings: Clinton is 8 a.m., location update for Herman
    Sen. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, and Rep. Jeff Backer, R-Browns Valley, will have a series of town hall listening sessions throughout House District 12A on Friday, Feb. 15. The legislators will discuss state policies and field questions from constituents regarding the current...
    newsFebruary 8, 2019 - 7:55pm
    February 5, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks with reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, after a conference call with opioid manufacturers and distributors. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz warns opioid manufacturers not to repeat 'lobbying blitz' on treatment bill
    ST. PAUL — A proposal to make opioid manufacturers and distributors pay $20 million a year to help Minnesotans dealing with painkiller addiction...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 5, 2019 - 3:45pm
    January 30, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks with members of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in St. Paul. Dana Ferguson / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    'Moonshot' for rural broadband, local gov aid on Walz's to-do list
    ST. PAUL -- Local governments around the state could get a funding boost to the tune of $30.5 million a year if Gov. Tim Walz's state budget...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 30, 2019 - 3:52pm
    January 29, 2019
    Raven, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever, sat at owner Ron Schara's feet during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Lawmakers proposed making the Labrador retriever the state dog breed in a bill named after Raven. Dana Ferguson / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    Picking a pupular breed: Minnesota lawmakers to choose a state dog
    ST. PAUL - Some Minnesota lawmakers think the Labrador Retriever should be the official dog breed of Minnesota. Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point,...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 29, 2019 - 9:58am
    January 24, 2019
    Mental health counselor Ted Matthews on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, speaks to the House Agriculture, Food Finance and Policy Committee about stress Minnesota farmers face. Dana Ferguson / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    'The crisis is now': Advocates urge rapid action on mental health support for farmers
    ST. PAUL - Mental health counselors and farm advocates on Thursday, Jan. 24, urged lawmakers to take swift action in passing bills that would...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 24, 2019 - 3:04pm
    January 19, 2019
    Sen. Tom Bakk
    Minn. gun-control plan faces opposition from within
    ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Senate’s top Democrat doesn’t support the heart of the Democratic proposal to expand background checks for gun...
    government-and-politics/newsJanuary 19, 2019 - 2:30pm
    January 18, 2019
    The electrolier illuminated the dome of the Minnesota State Capitol building on the first day of the 2019 legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Michael Longaecker / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    Walz urges gun control vote, marijuana groups clash at Capitol in 2nd week of session
    ST. PAUL -- Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz had a frank discussion about passing gun control measures and days later the DFL governor urged...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 18, 2019 - 11:20am
    January 14, 2019
    WikiMedia Commons
    Put the phone down: Minnesota lawmakers renew push for hands-free bill
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota lawmakers want drivers to put the phones down. And under the legislation they brought forward this week, drivers could face...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 14, 2019 - 6:21pm
    January 9, 2019
    Minnesota House Democrats on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, shared their first 10 legislative proposals for the legislative session. House Speaker Melissa Hortman, center, said the ideas came from months of discussion with Minnesotans. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Gun control, MinnesotaCare buy-in among Democrats' first legislative pushes
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota House Democrats on Wednesday, Jan. 9, shared their first 10 bills, a mix of health care, education, infrastructure and...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 9, 2019 - 4:15pm
    January 7, 2019
    Minnesota Capitol. Forum News Service
    Here are 4 things to watch as Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul on Tuesday
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota lawmakers are set to travel to the Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 8, for the kickoff to the 2019 legislative session. They'll welcome...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 7, 2019 - 6:23pm
    December 21, 2018
    Who gets to write the laws in Minnesota? Business owners, mostly.
    ST. PAUL -- A doctor, a first-grade teacher, a farmer, an electrical engineer and a small business owner walk into the Minnesota Capitol. It's...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 21, 2018 - 6:28pm
    November 26, 2018
    Lt. Gov.-elect Peggy Flanagan addressed members of the One Minnesota Transition Advisory Board Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at the Capitol. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Seeking commissioners with 'One Minnesota' mentality, Walz advisory team gets started
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz's transition advisory team on Monday, Nov. 26, laid out a long to-do list set to be completed on a short...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 26, 2018 - 5:06pm
    July 4, 2018
    Minnesota Deputy Legislative Auditor Judy Randall speaks to state lawmakers as Legislative Auditor Jim Nobles listens during a hearing at the state Capitol Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Dave Orrick / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Minnesota's DMV system under scrutiny of 4 watchdog investigations
    ST. PAUL—A Minnesota government watchdog agency is running four separate probes related to the state's troubled computer system for vehicle...
    news/government-and-politicsJuly 4, 2018 - 9:34pm
    May 22, 2018
    Amy Hewett-Olatunde, a St. Paul teacher, insulted President Donald Trump in a Facebook post. Janet Hostetter / Education Minnesota via AP
    Former St. Paul teacher of the year loses licensing-board slot after insulting Trump
    ST. PAUL—A 2015 Teacher of the Year from St. Paul schools lost her spot on a new teacher licensing board because she insulted President...
    news/educationMay 22, 2018 - 9:32pm
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