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• Farm state senators press for $6 billion in drought aid
  Farm-state senators are increasing their request for drought relief dollars by half, saying the nation's farmers now need an estimated $6 billion or more in assistance.September 6, 2006
• Senators compare security along U.S. borders
  U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton is one of several senators comparing security along both of our nation's borders. He is ending a two-day tour of our nation's Mexican border Wednesday, after visiting Minnesota's Canadian border last week.August 30, 2006
• Twins win Hennepin County stadium sales tax
  As expected, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 on Tuesday to impose a .15 percent countywide sales tax to help pay for a Minnesota Twins stadium.August 29, 2006
• The war of words over DM&E
  A highly organized war of words is erupting over Rochester. It's over a requested federal loan of $2.3 billion loan to the D M and E railroad. The railroad wants to expand and upgrade its line from Wyoming's Powder River Basin to the Mississippi. Supporters and detractors are using whatever methods they can to try to build public support for their side.August 27, 2006
• HMO enrollment decline signals shift by employers
  The number of Minnesotans with HMO insurance coverage dropped last year to fewer than one million people, its lowest point in 20 years.August 25, 2006
• Developer submits plans for controversial St. Paul project
  St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien announced today he has submitted the city paperwork for his huge Bridges of St. Paul project. St. Paul officials have criticized Trooien for moving too far ahead with the housing, entertainment and hotel project without the city approvals he needs. Trooien's dream needs to overcome opposition from the project's neighbors and skepticism in city hall.August 24, 2006
• Twins stadium opponents haven't given up yet
  Opponents of the Hennepin County Twins ballpark finance plan showed up in force for a public hearing Tuesday night in Minneapolis. A few dozen people voiced their opposition to the plan that would impose a countywide sales tax to raise nearly $400 million for the stadium construction. The board is expected to pass the measure next week.August 23, 2006
• Minneapolis fire chief accused of civil rights violation
  A civil rights investigation found probable cause that Fire Chief Bonnie Bleskachek retaliated against a male firefighter and denied him advancement opportunities. It also found evidence the department gave preferential treatment to women, especially lesbians.August 22, 2006
• Bush focuses on health care 'transparency' in Minnesota visit
  President Bush visited Minnesota Tuesday to promote a new health care "transparency" initiative, at an event in Minnetonka. The White House billed the event as a health care summit. The president used the forum to promote liability reform, new electronic medical record-keeping, and the pooling of small business health insurance.August 22, 2006
• Is the time ripe for universal coverage? Some health care leaders say yes
  Some health care leaders believe the time is ripe for universal health care coverage in Minnesota.August 20, 2006
• In pursuit of truth
  The co-chairs of the 9/11 Commission on their new book: "Without Precedent: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Commission."Midmorning, August 16, 2006
• Public safety tops Rybak budget agenda
  Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is proposing to spend nearly $200 million on public safety in next year's budget, an increase of nearly $7 million over last year. The money would be spent on more police officers and new crime-fighting techonology.August 15, 2006
• Hutchinson outlines health care plan
  Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Peter Hutchinson unveiled a health care plan that he says will save state and local governments as much as $1.2 billion a year. His plan includes requiring all Minnesotans to have health insurance and slashing administrative costs in half.August 11, 2006
• Candidates for governor promise health care changes
  The issue of health care is heating up in the governor's race. Two candidates have already outlined health care proposals, and another two will weigh in on the issue this week. Political observers say the issue affects many Minnesotans' pocketbooks, but it's unclear whether it will ultimately affect their votes in November.August 9, 2006
• The cost of covering Minnesota's uninsured people
  What would it cost to cover Minnesota's approximately 383,000 uninsured people? On the low end, about $663 million a year, state officials say. On the high end, the bill could jump to more than $850 million. The estimates come from a new background paper issued by the Minnesota Department of Health.July 27, 2006

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