STATE
Night State of State speech planned Wednesday
Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his second State of the State speech at 7 p.m. Wednesday, televised statewide on public televisions Minnesota Channel. It will be the first night State of the State since th...
Posted on 2/13/12 at 9:54 AM
Lucky, lucky duck!
Today was officially the first teaching day of the spring semester for me. I got my first look at how I will be spending my semester. Oh yes, it is going to be a wild ride. I have a whole slew of ener...
Posted on 1/10/12 at 8:59 PM
Mr. Ferdig Goes to City Hall
Just before Christmas, I visited the mayor's office here in Minneapolis. You ever visit your mayor? You might want to try it sometime. :) Here's what happened, and here's a post about advocacy, those ...
Posted on 1/7/12 at 8:33 PM
School Choir: Church and State?
Last night, we attended our daughter's first choir concert of this school year. I love her choir director. He wants the students to learn an array of music from many different eras and countries. I...
Posted on 11/15/11 at 8:40 AM
DNR acquires land for new La Salle Lake State Recreation Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced this morning that it has acquired a 1,000-acre parcel of land in Hubbard County that now will be known as the La Salle Lake State Recreation Are...
Posted on 10/28/11 at 10:23 AM
Admission surcharge part of Vikings stadium financing plan in Ramsey County
ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (AP) — A Ramsey County commissioner says a new plan for a Minnesota Vikings stadium in Arden Hills is a “game changer” because it relies on user fees instead of a county food and liquor sales tax.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 10, 2012
High school film festival entries sought for Minnesota
An annual film festival for Minnesota high school students is putting out the call for entries.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 10, 2012
Montrose child waiting for school bus killed when vehicle veers off highway
MONTROSE, Minn. — The Minnesota State Patrol says two people are dead after a vehicle veered off a highway in Wright County and struck a child waiting for a school bus.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 10, 2012
Child fatally struck in Montrose, Minn.; driver also dies
MONTROSE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota State Patrol says two people are dead after a vehicle veered off a highway in Wright County and struck a child waiting for a school bus.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 10, 2012
Seed corn in tight supply for farmers in Minn.
ST. PAUL (AP) — A tight supply of seed corn is a growing concern for Minnesota farmers as spring planting approaches.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 10, 2012
The Vikings in Duluth? State senator makes offer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Duluth Vikings? That's the vision of a Duluth state senator who says his city would be ideal for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 09, 2012
Stadium planners awaiting Ramsey County, Minneapolis
ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislators are in the third week of what many leaders say will be a 10-week legislative session, but plenty of questions remain about constructing a Minnesota Vikings stadium.February 09, 2012
Santorum slows Romney nomination express
ST. PAUL — About 22,000 Minnesota Republicans helped Rick Santorum slow down what many had seen as a Mitt Romney domination of the Republican presidential race.By Don Davis , February 09, 2012
Minnesota man charged bigamy with 2 wives
ALBERT LEA, Minn. — A man in Freeborn County is charged with bigamy for having two wives.By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 08, 2012
Denny Hecker removed from general population at Duluth prison camp
By MCT report , February 08, 2012
Without seatbelts, 13 motorists killed on Minnesota roads in January
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 08, 2012
2011 Minn. budget deal leaves disagreements 
ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers are moving forward early in their 2012 legislative session, hoping they do not need to revisit divisive budget decisions made last year while plugging a $5 billion deficit.
By Don Davis , February 08, 2012
Santorum wins: ‘Conservatism alive and well’ 
ST. PAUL -- Rick Santorum gained momentum in the Republican presidential race Tuesday with a convincing Minnesota precinct caucus victory.
By Don Davis , February 07, 2012
Winona boy suspended for Michael Jackson groin grab back in school 
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — The 9-year-old student suspended after mimicking Michael Jackson's famous groin grab dance during a fundraiser at a Catholic elementary school in Winona is back in class.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 07, 2012
Dog stays with fisherman who broke through ice near Wheaton 
WHEATON, Minn. (AP) — A fishing outing turned deadly for a western Minnesota man.
By AP wire report, West Central Tribune , February 07, 2012
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