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• Local governments could be "crushed" by debt, auditor says
  A new report says local governments in Minnesota may be crushed by a huge weight of unfunded debt. These are obligations for retirees in the range of $3.3 billion. Unfunded liabilities include promises to provide things like retiree health care.October 18, 2006
• Judge dismisses lawsuit against JOBZ program
  The program creates tax-free zones outside the seven-county metro area. A homeowner and a business challenged the constitutionality of the program.October 13, 2006
• No more "loosies" in St. Paul
  The St. Paul City Council has voted to ban the sale of single -- or loose -- cigarettes, also called "loosies."October 12, 2006
• State budget picture looking up
  A strong budget report released Tuesday is boosting the likelihood of a state budget surplus, which could trigger a tax rebate for state residents.October 10, 2006
• Crops bounce back for a strong harvest
  Minnesota's corn and soybean farmers are harvesting decent yields following a year of weather uncertainties. There's was too much rain, then too little. A mid-summer drought nearly ruined the October finish.October 4, 2006
• State auditor calls for criminal investigation of teacher fund
  Anderson has raised questions about the Minneapolis Teachers Retirement Fund Association, a troubled pension fund that was folded into a statewide teachers fund earlier this year.October 3, 2006
• State holds onto money to train minorities for transportation jobs
  Minnesota Department of Transportation officials say they don't have the money to train more people of color for jobs in transportation, even though federal money is available.October 1, 2006
• Park Rapids faces elimination of school activities
  The Park Rapids School District has a lot at stake in its school referendum this fall. If it doesn't pass, administrators say they'll cut all sports and other co-curricular activities.September 28, 2006
• Ballot question would set aside money for roads and transit
  Minnesota voters will be asked whether the state Constitution should be amended to require that all of the sales taxes collected on motor vehicles be spent on roads, bridges and transit.September 28, 2006
• Bush argues anew for legislation covering interrogation of terrorism suspects
  Facing a GOP revolt in the Senate, President Bush urged Congress on Friday to join in backing legislation to spell out strategies for interrogating and trying terror suspects, saying "the enemy wants to attack us again." Listen to his remarks on Midday.Midday, September 15, 2006
• MMA to back universal health care mandate?
  Delegates at the Minnesota Medical Association's annual meeting in Minneapolis will vote on a resolution Friday calling for a universal health insurance coverage mandate in Minnesota.September 14, 2006
• Changes to Anoka board could complicate Vikings stadium prospects
  Residents of Anoka County might get to vote after all on a proposed sales tax for a Vikings stadium in their backyard, thanks to a change of leadership on the county board.September 14, 2006
• Minneapolis goes green to save green
  The buildings we live and work in consume a lot of energy. When the buildings are owned by government, taxpayers end up footing the utility bill. Minneapolis officials have signed on to a plan which commits them to dramatic energy savings in new public buildings.September 14, 2006
• St. Paul debates higher taxes for more cops
  The Saint Paul City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on how much the city can tax property owners next year. Elected officials agree the city should spend more on additional cops, but they don't agree on how many are enough.September 12, 2006
• Inside the war on terrorism
  An inside look at the post-9/11 strategy of the Bush administration reveals some of the successes in the war on terrorism, as well as some of the failures, and provides insight into the unique relationship between George Bush and Dick Cheney.Midmorning, September 12, 2006

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