Outstate News (1-18-07)
01/18/2008
Courtesy of Rep. Al Juhnke
[Smoking ban] Charitable gambling takes a dive. (Alexandria):
http://www.echopress.com/articles/index.cfm?id=53070§ion=News
Editorial: Pawlenty lacks a major Feat. (Brainerd-Mankato):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/011808/opi_20080118014.shtml
Editorial (Langseth-Pawlenty-Olson): Bonding bill too narrow in
priorities. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=13297§ion=Opinion
Editorial: Wrong on bonding: On transportation, Pawlenty needs
long-term solution, not a credit card. (Timberjay):
http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=4033
Editorial (Pawlenty): NTSB report doesn’t absolve state gov’t. (New
Ulm):
http://www.nujournal.com/opinion/articles.asp?articleID=10655
Edtorial (Pawlenty): Gasoline tax is likely option for transportation
funding. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=12&a=324072
Local bridge concerns remain after bonding proposal released.
(Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=18540
Nornes: Area ignored in Pawlenty bonding bill. (Fergus Falls):
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2008/jan/17/area-ignored-pawlenty-bonding-bill/?local
Gimse/Ingebrigtsen: Constructive action key to debate over illegals,
local senator says. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=29784§ion=homepage
Gimse/Ingebrigtsen/Pawlenty: Civility needed in immigration talks.
(Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=29783§ion=News
Drazkowski Column: State can’t afford to wait on illegal immigration.
(Red Wing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=47147§ion=Opinion
Anzelc/Tomassoni/Clark: Anzelc predicts flush times on Iron Range.
(Hibbing):
http://www.hibbingmn.com/dailytribune/?section_id=39&story_id=213217
Kelliher/Peterson/Anderson: Wind-turbine company in state’s sights.
(Forum Newspapers):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=13317§ion=homepage
Kelliher/Peterson/Kalin/Anderson: Energy initiatives find favorable
reception at Minn. Capitol. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080117/237626317.shtml
Lanning: Cut back on drink specials. (Moorhead):
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=189113§ion=news
Ward: Student funding decline reported. (Brainerd):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/011808/new_20080118026.shtml
Ward: Gazelka says he won't run for Legislature. (Brainerd):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/121107/new_20071211020.shtml
Drazkowski/Murphy/Molnau: Deja vu: Drazkowski to run for 28B against
Pfleilsticker. (Winona):
http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2008/01/17/news/03draz.txt
Drazkowski will seek re-election. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=323840&z=16
Winkler: Aid plan for Minn. bridge collapse victims takes shape. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080117/237587947.shtml
Vickerman honored [by National Guard]: (Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=18561
Seifert/Fredrickson: Area legislators lined up to attend legislative
preview. (Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=18561
Magnus: Pipestone Republican endorses Demmer in U.S. House run.
(Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=324010&z=16
Editorial (Bakk-Dill): School officials should take up legislators�
challenge. (Timberjay):
http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=4034
Otto: Report from state auditor shows lobbying costs decrease. (Forum
Newspapers):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=29786§ion=news
Pawlenty signals stand pat year on education funding. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080117/237587895.shtml
Coleman talks Farm Bill. (Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=8562§ion=news
MnSCU tuition to rise again, but not as much. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=2&a=324154
Mpls. Veterans Home cited. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080118/237838793.shtml
District 518 lays out ’08 legislative platform. (Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=8540§ion=news
Column: LGA cuts still burdensome to taxpayers. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=13305§ion=Opinion
Editorial: Klobuchar a refreshing lawmaker. (Fergus Falls):
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2008/jan/16/klobuchar-refreshing-lawmaker/
Editorial: Immigration shouldn't be divisive. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/editorials/local_story_017001222.html