Outstate News Links (3-8-05)

03/08/2005

Coleman votes for Democratic minimum wage amendment. (Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20050307/2859896.shtml


Grams blasts GOP party bosses. (Moorhead-AP):
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=85289&section=News

Langseth/Nornes/Larson: Larson: Session is turning nasty. (Fergus
Falls):
http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/articles/2005/03/08/news/news02.txt

Saxhaug enjoys his job; follows family’s history of public service.
(Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/placed/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=195499

Paulsen/Ortman/Erickson: Pay hikes for elected officials, judges?
Council recommends increase, saying salaries are lagging. (Willmar-AP):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29304

Juhnke/Johnson: Governor signs bill to allow District 815 to raise
taxes. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29300

Johnson: Rail study passes committee. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29298

Severson to host meetings in district. (St. Cloud):
http://miva.sctimes.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?Web/page.mv+1+local+263825

Sen. Jungbauer introduces bill that would allow political candidates to
toss candy to crowds at parades. (Princeton-ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2005/March/8jungbauer.html

Pawlenty backs Kennedy for Senate; two DFLers withdraw. (Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20050308/2861068.shtml


Congressman Mark Kennedy’s bid for U.S. Senate endorsed by Gov.
Pawlenty. (Princeton-ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2005/March/7kennedy.html

Assistant Anoka County attorney Sean Gibbs appointed Tenth District
judge by Gov. Pawlenty. (Princeton-ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2005/March/8gibbs.html

Plans for Preston tire plant shelved. (Winona):
http://www.winonadailynews.com/articles/2005/03/08/news/00lead.txt

Developers abandon plans for Preston tire burning plant.
(Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20050308/2861125.shtml

Budget cuts affect local programs for families. (Albert Lea):
http://www.albertleatribune.com/articles/2005/03/08/news/news2.txt

City backs housing aging sex offenders at WRTC. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=29303

Book details Minnesota candidate’s run for the top office. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2005/03/07/news/news3.txt

Letter: BSU backs freeze if state provides funding. (Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=94&ArticleID=18628

Column: Casino plan exploits minority group. (St. Cloud):
http://miva.sctimes.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?Web/page.mv+1+opinion+142143

Editorial: Like it or not, gambling revenue is a fact of life.
(International Falls):
http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com/Main.asp?SectionID=57&SubSectionID=112&ArticleID=27719

Editorial: Rolling the dice with Minnesota. (Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=9&ArticleID=11696