Outstate News (12-15-05)

12/15/2005

After 13-year run, Opatz leaves legislative position. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS01/112150036

Court sets its timeline for Ek decision. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS01/112150037/1009

Johnson/Michel: Longer school year debated. (Alexandria):
http://www.echopress.com/article.cfm?Article_ID=36660

Moe will explore possible library pilot project. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=22141

Coleman calls for increased focus on China. (Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20051214/3493530.shtml


Area superintendents say longer school year unlikely. (Detroit Lakes):
http://www.dl-online.com/fullstory.php?id=19302

CVE betting on biomass energy to produce ethanol. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=2572&section=News

Washington won’t run pandemic fight in state. (Bemidji-Forum):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=22140

Wisconsin: Doyle may sign bill ending automatic increase of gas tax.
(Duluth-AP):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/local/13412083.htm


Letter: N.D. Young Dems introduce themselves. (Grand Forks):
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/editorial/13410235.htm

Letter: Haws’ community work is honorable. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/OPINION/112150045/1006

Letter: Look past the recent reports about Ek. ((St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/OPINION/112150044/1006

Editorial: Sign of the times: Ready for anything. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=22133

Editorial: Health ranking proves policies. (Mankato):
http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_349004055.html?keyword=topstory

Editorial: Plan for longer school year gets ball rolling on critical
issues. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/OPINION/112150040/1006