New Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Takes Over
Minnesota's first new agriculture commissioner in 15 years doesn't expect major policy changes in his department even as the state struggles to plug a $6.2 billion hole in its next budget.
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Minnesota's first new agriculture commissioner in 15 years doesn't expect major policy changes in his department even as the state struggles to plug a $6.2 billion hole in its next budget.
Only a week after Gov. Mark Dayton appointed her Commissioner of Public Safety, Ramona Dohman has made the state budget one of her top priorities.
Former FBI agent Coleen Rowley is expected to join a protest at FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. -- to speak out against government investigative tactics.
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a potential GOP presidential candidate in 2012, says he opposes raising the nation's debt ceiling and is urging Republicans in Congress to do the same.
Two Minnesota Democrats host "Congress on Your Corner" events Friday, six days after a shooting in Tucson, Ariz., killed six and seriously wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
If you look at the Metrodome today, you may think not much has changed since the collapse during December's blizzard. But behind the scenes, there's a lot of activity.
The once-a-decade fight over Minnesota's political map has made its way into federal court.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has sent a letter asking his Wisconsin counterpart to honor a $58.7 million debt stemming from an old tax-reciprocity agreement.
Minnesota's new top cop comes from a suburban police department -- and for the first time the job will be held by a woman.
Less than a week after Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and 18 other people were shot at her public "Congress on Your Corner" event, similar gatherings across the country resumed in full force Friday, though under greater police presence.
Former state Sen. Ted Mondale gained the lead spot Friday on the commission that operates the Metrodome, giving him a role in the debate over a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton can put an early stamp on state government by weighing in on executive orders left over from Republican Tim Pawlenty.
The tone of politics is something both current Gov. Mark Dayton, and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty were asked about on national TV.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is demanding Wisconsin pay $58 million to settle a tax reciprocity program that's been canceled.
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will help lead a Republican group's efforts to improve the party's outreach to Hispanic voters in preparation for the 2012 presidential election.
