Outstate News Links (3-17-05)

03/17/2005

Red Lake members wary of casino deal. (Grand Forks):
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/local/11155853.htm

Letter: Severson needs to focus on education. (St. Cloud):
http://miva.sctimes.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?Web/page.mv+1+opinion+490217

Langseth: Prep replays may get review. (Moorhead):
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=86153&section=News

Kiscaden: Some question plan for faith-based office. (Duluth):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthtribune/news/local/11157988.htm


Rukavina/Tomassoni: 2 Iron Range lawmakers sponsor legislation to place
video slot machines in bars. (Princeton-ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2005/March/17slots.html

Rukavina/Sviggum/Buesgens: Gambling hearings begin: First votes
expected Friday night. (Willmar-Forum):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29458

Rukavina/Buesgens: Casino bills get first hearing. (Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20050316/2888378.shtml

Marty/Bakk/Stumpf: Committee defeats off-highway vehicle bill.
(Willmar-Forum):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29450

Marty/Bakk: Senate off-highway vehicle bill voted down in committee.
(Princeton-ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2005/March/17offhighway.html

Lourey/Clark: Proposal keeps state grain wild. (Bemidji-Forum):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=18753

Hilstrom: Swift County opposes ban on use of Appleton prison.
(Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29452

Saxhaug/Johnson/Sams: Area lawmaker wants outdoors amendment.
(Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/placed/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=196129

Rural cities optimistic on legislative agenda. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=18757

Fitzgerald plans run at U.S. Senate. (Fergus Falls):
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/articles/2005/03/16/news/news02.txt

Coleman votes against oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge.
(Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20050316/2888267.shtml


Senate’s vote makes drilling in Alaska easier. (Duluth):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthtribune/11157971.htm

Pawlenty to speak at MSUM summit. (Moorhead):
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=86136&section=News

Northwest to trim fleet, mechanics jobs. (Grand Forks-AP):
http://www.grandforks.com/mld/grandforks/news/state/11157459.htm

Appointment continues Willmar man’s interest in Minnesota Zoo.
(Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29455

Editorial: Minnesota’s values in our senators’ vote. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=18751

Editorial: Rukavina’s Internet tirade is a truly phone-y issue.
(Duluth):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthtribune/news/opinion/11157985.htm


Editorial: State loses determined, feminist, liberal Rockne. (Red
Wing):
http://www.republicaneagle.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=9&ArticleID=26984

Editorial: Highway speed change is worth effort if it saves drivers’
lives. (St. Cloud):
http://miva.sctimes.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?Web/page.mv+1+opinion+335074

Editorial: Democrats should stop obstruction of nominees.
(Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=9&ArticleID=11770