Minnesota News

House votes to impeach US judge from Louisiana accused of taking cash, lying to Senate

Thursday March 11, 2010 6:06PM | startribune.com

House Republicans promise to give up earmarks for one year

Thursday March 11, 2010 5:50PM | startribune.com

Obama to attend bankers' conference, hold health care meetings, preview WWII series

Thursday March 11, 2010 11:05AM | startribune.com

Ex-freshman Massa and Democratic kingpin Rangel spell political trouble for party

Thursday March 11, 2010 8:12AM | startribune.com

Our view: Red ink demands major mail changes

You're a business and your costs are increasing, your income is dropping and labor consumes $8 of every $10 in the annual budget. To make matters worse, despite impressive cost-saving measures the past few years, projections show the red ink pooling this year could grow 3,300 percent in 10 years.

Thursday March 11, 2010 7:06AM | sctimes.com

Times Writers Group: People can solve power problem

We need energy independence from foreign oil, yes, but I think we need energy independence from American energy corporations, too. We are allowing corporations and lobbyists to decide our future, when really these problems can be solved by a majority of individuals.

Thursday March 11, 2010 7:06AM | sctimes.com

Your turn: We know media doesn't give full story

Watching U.S. cable news these days brings to mind the TV reports I used to follow in Poland, back when it was a Soviet bloc country and the Communist Party dictated all content.

Thursday March 11, 2010 7:06AM | sctimes.com

Letter: Don't allow smoking for drive-throughs

The right choice was made when the government decided to ban smoking in public places. This ban keeps nonsmokers free from secondhand smoke. They stay healthier.

Thursday March 11, 2010 7:06AM | sctimes.com

Letter: Pawlenty's budget plans raids funds for outdoors

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed reductions and fund shifts for the state's 2010 and 2011 budgets run afoul of what voters approved at the polls in November 2008.

Thursday March 11, 2010 7:06AM | sctimes.com

'Racino' bill is tabled by Senate committee

In a surprise move, a Senate committee on Wednesday night tabled a bill to bolster state coffers by adding slot machines at the state's two race tracks, following a standing-room-only hearing lasting nearly two hours.

Thursday March 11, 2010 6:39AM | twincities.com

Senjem backs Seifert in governor's race

Minnesota Senate Minority Leader David Senjem, R-Rochester, on Wednesday endorsed state Rep. Marty Seifert for governor, saying the Marshall legislator has "the right style, the right temperament to make things happen."

Thursday March 11, 2010 6:03AM | twincities.com

Central Corridor work schedule is revealed

Long-awaited construction schedules for the Central Corridor light-rail line in St. Paul were announced Wednesday, giving businesses, commuters and residents a sense of how to plan around what promises to be the most disruptive project ever to hit them.

Thursday March 11, 2010 5:51AM | twincities.com

Bridget Coleman, 84: Mayor's mother was a true daughter of St. Paul

Her red hair was no lie. Bridget Rosemarie Coleman, mother of St. Paul's mayor, spent a hardscrabble childhood in the Rondo neighborhood and came

Thursday March 11, 2010 5:48AM | twincities.com

Pawlenty to sign -- but trim -- $1 billion bonding bill

Gov. Tim Pawlenty plans to sign and shave a $1 billion public-works bill that the Legislature is poised to pass today, even though it doesn't provide all the money he wanted to lock up sexual predators.

Thursday March 11, 2010 5:36AM | twincities.com

Racino bill withdrawn -- for now

Sen. Dan Sparks, the proposal's author, plans to attach it to a key piece of legislation later in the Senate session.

Thursday March 11, 2010 4:45AM | startribune.com

Report: New e-mail evidence Sen. John Ensign sought work for ex-lover's husband

Thursday March 11, 2010 3:58AM | startribune.com

Senate heeds call of jobless

While unemployed Minnesotans rallied in St. Paul, Congress advanced some help.

Thursday March 11, 2010 3:20AM | startribune.com

Legislature acts to ban sex offender chiropractors

After an article reported that a convict got a license to practice despite past abuse, a bill on the issue moved in the House.

Thursday March 11, 2010 2:58AM | startribune.com

One-upsmanship in GOP governor endorsements

Announcements for Marty Seifert and Tom Emmer came as convention delegate selection nears a close.

Thursday March 11, 2010 2:52AM | startribune.com

Senators proposing a shield for certain lenders

Thursday March 11, 2010 2:52AM | startribune.com