Outstate News (Valentines Day 2006)

02/14/2006

Sams/Johnson/Saxhaug/Pogemiller/Sviggum: Proposed sales tax hike would
create funds for outdoors and arts programs. (Willmar-Forum):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=4767&section=homepage

Juhnke/Johnson/Heidgerken: Local legislators meet with NLS School Board
- All oppose Governor’s 70% budget spending proposal. (Willmar):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=4763&section=News

Paulson: Republicans want to tweak school funding. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060214/NEWS01/102140014

Murphy/Sams/Lanning: Plan would cut property taxes for businesses.
(Bemidji):
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=22901

Sams/Chaudary/Hackbarth/Johnson: Senate DFLers propose allowing
Minnesota voters to decide whether to raise taxes to fund fish,
wildlife, parks and trails. (ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2006/February/14gameandfish.html

Holberg/Emmer: Couple supports tighter restrictions on newborn genetic
testing. (ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2006/February/14genetictests.html


Sertich/Bakk/Tomassoni/Dill/Saxhaug/Rukavina: It’s back! Twins ballpark
issue still with us. (Virginia):
http://www.virginiamn.com/mdn/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=205643

Marty: Outside groups look for bigger role in ‘06 campaign.
(Willmar-AP):
http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=4764&section=News

Party chairmen publicize precinct caucuses. (Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060214/3646880.shtml


Infant care costs parents dearly. (Duluth-St. Paul):
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/local/13867393.htm

Pawlenty to announce contribution toward ending homelessness.
(Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060214/3646879.shtml


Biodiesel back in Minnesota. (Brainerd):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060214/3646866.shtml


Report gives Minnesota’s veterans’ homes mixed reviews. (Brainerd-AP):
http://ap.brainerddispatch.com/pstories/state/mn/20060214/3646248.shtml


Minnesota West repairs hinge on bonding bill. (Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=500&section=News

Capitol Views: Health care impact fee on cigarettes sits before the
high court. (ECM):
http://www.hometownsource.com/capitol/2006/February/13capitolviews.html


Column: Bush budget plans are out of order. (St. Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060214/OPINION/102140021/1006

Editorial: Sex offender expense is worth the small trouble. (Austin):
http://www.austindailyherald.com/articles/2006/02/14/opinion/news1.txt


Editorial: Legislators could put extra time to better use.
(Crookston):
http://www.crookstontimes.com/articles/2006/02/14/opinion/19opin1.txt

Editorial: Minnesota should provide more data on offenders.
(International Falls):
http://www.ifallsdailyjournal.com/Main.asp?SectionID=57&SubSectionID=112&ArticleID=32794

Editorial: Calm the politics of anger. (Mankato):
http://www.mankatofreepress.com/editorials/local_story_044234458.html?keyword=topstory

Editorial: Northstar should follow state auditor’s suggestions. (St.
Cloud):
http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060214/OPINION/102140022/1006

Editorial: Transportation amendment language must be changed.
(Worthington):
http://www.dglobe.com/articles/index.cfm?id=486&section=Opinion