Outstate news (5-25-07)
05/26/2007
from MN Rep. Al Junke
Seifert/Lieder/Lenczewski: Arena sales tax fails: Extra LGA a nice gesture, but it could be doomed. (Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2007/05/25/news/6news1.txt
Lenczewski/Seifert/Lieder: House Tax chair says LGA is much preferred over local sales tax. (Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2007/05/25/news/5news4.txt
Editorial: Unfortunately, Crookston has become very good at waiting. (Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2007/05/25/opinion/5opin1.txt
Kelliher returns home - House speaker relaxes in Mankato. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/local/local_story_143225432.html
Seifert/Peterson: 2007 session: A bitter or sweet outcome? (Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=12804
Seifert/Clark: Education bill creates winners and losers. (MPR):
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/05/24/specialed/
Pelowski/Tschumper/Ropes/Murphy: Local lawmakers give 2007 session mixed reviews. (Winona):
http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2007/05/24/news/02law0524.txt
Sertich/Rukavina/Solberg/Saxhaug/Anzelc/Bakk: Lawmakers see some positive gains made. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/?sect_rank=1§ion_id=70&story_id=209196
Tomassoni/Sertich/Anzelc: Big bills stack up for signing. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/?sect_rank=1§ion_id=70&story_id=209195
Skoe/Olson: Local state senators critical of Pawlenty veto of transportation bill. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9070§ion=News
Sparks/Poppe: Veto won't affect local road projects. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2007/05/24/news/news2.txt
Solberg/Bakk: Legislators wait for word from governor on projects. (Grand Rapids):
http://www.grandrapidsmn.com/heraldreview/?sect_rank=1§ion_id=30&story_id=228323
Skoe/Olson: Red Lake project cut in conference committee. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9071
Dill/Rukavina/Huntley: Mixed views on the impact of smoking ban. (Timberjay):
http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=3334
Chaudhary/Dill: Late amendment opens more public land to ATVs. (Timberjay):
http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=3351
Sen. Kubly disappointed in wind energy veto. (Granite Falls):
http://www.granitefallsnews.com/articles/2007/05/20/opinions/opinion02.txt
Wollschlager Column: Legislature finishes its work on time, delivers on basics for Minnesotans. (Red Wing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=41549§ion=Opinion
Ortman Letter: Serving in a citizen legislature has its challenges. (Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2007/05/25/opinion/5opin2.txt
Urdahl Column: [Transportation] Vote sends a message. (Annandale):
http://www.annandalearea.com/Main.asp?SectionID=6&SubSectionID=6&ArticleID=7044
Koenen Letter: Veterans will be honored with new memorial. (Hutchinson):
http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/node/2671
Taxpayers League Letter: Thank Shimanski for standing up for taxpayers. (Glencoe-Hutchinson):
http://www.glencoenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=8&ArticleID=17766&TM=39610.74
Coleman Letter: Rural development needs infrastructure. (Glencoe):
http://www.glencoenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=8&SubSectionID=8&ArticleID=17765&TM=39610.74
McCollum wants investigation into arrest of 11-year-old. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20070524/172526640.shtml
Walz breaks rank, supports war funds. (Winona):
http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2007/05/25/news/04walz25.txt
Rep. Walz: President Bush 'absolutely reckless' with use of troops. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=295261&z=16
Houge, Hasskamp emerge from pack. (Brainerd):
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/052507/new_20070525040.shtml
State parks attempting to educate campers on emerald ash borer. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=20586§ion=homepage
Are rural areas falling behind on broadband Internet? (AgriNews):
http://webstar.agrinews.com/agrinews/288947449976075.bsp
Minnesota smoking ban could hurt local business. (Breckenridge):
http://www.wahpetondailynews.com/articles/2007/05/24/news/news04.txt
'Let's Go Fishing' launches 2007 season. (New Ulm):
http://www.nujournal.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=7462
Winthrop woman on LCCMR. (New Ulm):
http://www.nujournal.com/news/articles.asp?articleID=7479
Ready For K Column: Modest but strategic gains for kids. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9042§ion=Opinion
Chamber Column: History repeats itself in St. Paul; transportation funding stalls again. (Fergus Falls):
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/news/2007/may/24/history-repeats-itself-st-paul-transportation-fund/
Walz Column: War-funding vote means Iraq debate continues. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?z=12&a=295419
Editorial: THUMBS DOWN: Seifert Comments. (Marshall):
http://www.marshallindependent.com/opinion/articles.asp?articleID=12826
Editorial: Procrastination doesn't become legislators. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=295175&z=12
Editorial: Fully fund all-day K. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2007/05/24/opinion/news1.txt
Editorial: Legislature earns good marks in environment. (Rochester):
http://www.postbulletin.com/newsmanager/templates/localnews_story.asp?a=295404&z=12
Editorial: Permanent disaster aid for farm bill. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9065§ion=Opinion
Editorial: Last minute Legislature: Chaos in final days undermines the work of the session. (Timberjay):
http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=3337
Editorial (Magnus-Hamilton-Vickerman): Winners and a loser. (Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5109§ion=Opinion