Outstate News (4-4-08)
04/04/2008
Courtesy of MN Rep. Al Juhnke
Back from five-day trip to Cuba, Juhnke discusses short-term trade
benefits that exist for Minnesota. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=35505§ion=news
Rukavina/Atkins/Kahn/Solberg/Garofalo/Senjem: Minn. House says yes to
smoking shacks during budget debate. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080404/265059456.shtml
Sertich/Howes: Budget in balance in session. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/articles/2008/04/03/news/doc47f5a8dc0eb77546691440.txt
Cohen/Huntley/Greiling: Lawmakers decide where to slash the budget.
(Forum Newspapers):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=49182§ion=Legislature
10 questions with state Rep. Marty Seifert. (Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/500608.html?nav=5017
Rukavina/Michel/Sertich/Seifert: Bonding bill: It's up to the governor.
(AP):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2008/04/04/news/24news1.txt
Brynaert: Construction bill passes, may be vetoed. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/local/local_story_094005245.html
Solberg Column: Rainy day fund is meant for rainy days. (Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2008/04/04/opinion/25opin2.txt
Murphy Column: Nursing homes should be held harmless in cuts. (Red
Wing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=49188§ion=Opinion
Letter: Rep. Welti worked hard for Eyota. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=335630&z=23
Letter: Sailer lockstep with DFL metro in support of illegals.
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=14952§ion=Opinion
Sixth District endorsement conventions begin this weekend with
Republican selection of Bachmann. (ECM):
http://hometownsource.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4528&Itemid=29
Ventura says he regrets initial acceptance of 9/11 explanations. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20080403/264764204.shtml
Ethanol benefiting farmers. (Fergus Falls):
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2008/apr/03/ethanol-benefiting-farmers/?local
Column (Lenczewski): Tax policy - when is a good time for reform?
(Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2008/04/04/opinion/24opin3.txt
Editorial: Bachmann needs more vital issues. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=35523§ion=Opinion
Editorial (Tingelstad): GOP wrath on gas tax override. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/articles/2008/03/31/our_views/doc47f1b09e6ef32714377242.txt
Editorial (Kahn): DFL bill to lower drinking age is bad idea.
(Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/500607.html?nav=5017
Editorial: Elderly care shouldn*t be cut victim. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/editorials/local_story_095021413.html?keyword=topstory
Editorial: Don*t drop the ball, St. Paul. (Albert Lea):
http://www.albertleatribune.com/articles/2008/04/04/opinion/opinion1.txt
Editorial: State now No. 3 in wind energy production. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2008/04/04/opinion/news282.txt
Editorial: Wind power improves but no panacea. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=14948§ion=Opinion
Editorial: Cuts may not be popular, but are necessary. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2008/04/04/opinion/news285.txt
Editorial: State's woes are much worse than the Vikings'. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080404/OPINION/104040032/1006