Outstate News (7-21-06)

07/21/2006

Sviggum cites legislative accomplishments during swing through north
country. (Walker):
http://www.walkermn.com/placed/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=222412

Paulsen praises Republican management of state budget. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9493&section=news

Pawlenty earned, wants to spend budget surplus. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2006/07/20/news/news2.txt

Johnosn/Juhnke: Johnson preparing for primary challenge. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9502&section=homepage

Solberg: Number of unopposed lawmakers rises to 7. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060720/4102297.shtml

Finstad/Fredrickson/Gunther/Cornish/Ruth/Dorn/Brod/Rosen/etc: Area
legislative matchups established. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/local/local_story_200185700.html

Field of AG candidates narrows by 2. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060720/4102582.shtml

Letter: Sailer wrong to vote ‘no’ to bonding, gay marriage ban.
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=2995&section=Opinion

Saxhaug recognized. (Aitkin):
http://www.aitkinage.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=135&ArticleID=23285&TM=34971.35

Dean Johnson’s retirement from Guard put on hold. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060720/4102410.shtml

Moe: Bemidji fared well in Legislature. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=3008&section=News

Kelliher Letter: Minnesotans want change in direction. (Park Rapids):
http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5931&section=Opinion

Simpson Letter: Building projects a focus of session. (Park Rapids):
http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5932&section=Opinion

Howes Column: Cass County hospital topped list of bills in 2006
session. (Walker):
http://www.walkermn.com/placed/index.php?sect_rank=8&story_id=222399

GOP Staffer’s Letter: Berry supports tax and spend. (Walker):
http://www.walkermn.com/placed/index.php?sect_rank=9&story_id=222397

Letter: NFIB salutes Magnus for stand. (Pipestone):
http://www.pipestonestar.com/Stories/Story.cfm?SID=13851

Hatch: Party rifts won’t affect general election. (Red Wing):
http://www.republican-eagle.com/articles/index.cfm?id=34202&section=homepage

C. Peterson: U.S. House Agriculture Committee meeting is Saturday.
(Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9485&section=News

Auditor hopeful Otto sees role as advocate. (Brainerd):
http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/072106/new_20060721015.shtml

State auditor Anderson stumps for new term. (Brainerd):
http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/072106/new_20060721014.shtml

Pawlenty takes aim at ‘silly’ prescription drug ads. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060720/4102147.shtml

Locals visit with Norm Coleman. (Aitkin):
http://www.aitkinage.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=135&ArticleID=23333&TM=34971.35

Wellstone film to be shown Friday night at Brainerd library.
(Brainerd):
http://brainerddispatch.com/stories/072106/new_20060721017.shtml

Satirist Al Franken to headline Brainerd Lakes fundraiser. (Pequot
Lakes):
http://www.pineandlakes.com/stories/072006/news_20060720040.shtml

Minnesota Guard troops delay border duty. (AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060721/4103656.shtml

U.S. Senate OKs Dru’s Law. (Grand Forks):
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/local/15087653.htm

Marshall man elected chairman of MnSCU board. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=9487&section=News

Mountain Iron eyed for wind blade manufacturing. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=206640

School board receives intital report on legislative impacts. (Park
Rapids):
http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5938&section=News

Letter: Pay attention to Klobuchar’s new ad. (Park Rapids):
http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/articles/index.cfm?id=5930&section=Opinion

Column: Motor vehicle sales tax. (Aitkin):
http://www.aitkinage.com/main.asp?SectionID=12&SubSectionID=19&ArticleID=23347&TM=35069.81

Column: Tax seldom, if ever, forces farm sale. (Grand Forks):
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/opinion/15087619.htm

Editorial: Entenza’s gone; will GOP now overplay issue? (Editorial):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/index.php?sect_rank=8&story_id=206644

Editorial: Gutknecht unfairly attacked for making honest analysis.
(Fairmont):
http://www.fairmontsentinel.com/opinion/articles.asp?articleID=2382

Editorial: Gutknecht’s late insight on Iraq. (Mankato):
http://www.mankato-freepress.com/editorials/local_story_202004856.html?keyword=topstory

Editorial: History will look unkindly on Bush veto. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2006/07/20/opinion/news1.txt

Editorial: Election-year drug ad idea still good idea. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/articles/index.cfm?id=2994&section=Opinion

Editorial: On anniversary of mine closure, legacy of pollution remains.
(Duluth):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/editorial/15086059.htm

Editorial: All the best to Goodno in new job. (Moorhead):
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=133857&section=Opinion

Editorial: Video game legislation is a waste of time, effort. (St.
Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060721/OPINION/107210007/1006