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• Deadline approaches for Medicare drug coverage
  With just a week left to enroll in Medicare Part D, about one-third of eligible Minnesotans still have not signed up for the government-subsidized drug program. Organizations that help seniors sort through the complicated Medicare enrollment materials say they've noticed a surge in attendance at recent events.May 7, 2006
• A scorecard on the stadium debate
  The stadium debate at the Capitol grows more confusing by the day. Earlier in the session it seemed as though the Twins stadium plan would have smooth sailing. But the Senate Taxes Committee has been proposing big changes to the stadium proposals.May 3, 2006
• The Medicare scare
  Medicare's trust fund may run short in 12 years according to the latest government figures. Kerri Miller talks with a budget hawk about the deficit and the troubling trends in both Medicare and Social Security.Midmorning, May 3, 2006
• Senate committee throws curveballs at stadium plans
  The prospect for ballparks and stadiums got a bit murkier as the main action has moved from the Minnesota House to the Senate. A key Senate committee Thursday began addressing funding requests for the Twins, the Vikings and the University of Minnesota, taking a substantially different approach to the stadium situation than the House.April 27, 2006
• Historic sites reopen
  Restored state funding for seven Minnesota historic sites, including the James J. Hill House and the Lower Sioux Agency means regular operations at the locations this summer. The state cut money for the sites three years ago.April 26, 2006
• House GOP leadership puts a lid on spending bills
  Republican leaders have scrapped a plan to pass as many as nine budget bills to take care of various spending priorities. To their dismay, those bills were accumulating initiatives that were picking up votes from Democrats and moderate Republicans.April 26, 2006
• The consequences of zoning sex offenders
  Some cities in Minnesota are implementing ordinances that limit where sex offenders can live. But some legal experts and law enforcement officials worry the ordinances may make communities more dangerous.April 25, 2006
• Sex offender ordinances considered across the state
  Some Minnesota cities are regulating where sex offenders can live. But law enforcement officials say the ordinances may make communities more dangerous.April 24, 2006
• Twins stadium supporters take their turn at bat
  A key Legislative committee holds a second hearing Thursday night on a proposal that would build a new downtown Minneapolis ballpark for the Minnesota Twins. Wednesday night, the first hearing was packed, mainly with supporters of the stadium.April 19, 2006
• Senate unexpectedly defeats tax bill
  A Senate Democratic plan to bring some relief to property taxpayers has gone down to defeat -- because not enough Democrats would support it.April 19, 2006
• Rybak emphasizes public safety in 'state of the city' speech
  Public safety was the top priority outlined in Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak's "state of the city" address. Rybak delivered his speech Tuesday afternoon in north Minneapolis -- a part of the city that contains several high-crime neighborhoods. The mayor focused much of his speech on plans to bring jobs, housing, commerce and hope there.April 19, 2006
• Officials say they need full funding for avian flu prep
  The leaders of several state government departments and agencies say they're prepared for a possible bird flu pandemic. But those officials also say the Legislature needs to come through this year with sufficient funding to keep the preparations on track.April 12, 2006
• Grand Marais gets growing pains
  Visitors to the tiny town of Grand Marais, on Minnesota's North Shore, enjoy the idyllic setting, the slow pace of life, and the friendly small-town feeling. But locals are embroiled in a divisive debate about how much development is good for their town.April 10, 2006
• Gopher stadium bill passes House easily
  The University of Minnesota won decisive House approval Thursday night for a bill bringing Gophers football back to campus with a $249 million stadium. The financing plan, committing state taxpayers to half of the stadium debt, passed on a 103-30 vote.April 6, 2006
• Governor, Minneapolis play blame game over crime
  Two recent high-profile killings in Minneapolis have prompted a round of finger-pointing between state and local officials, over whether the city is spending is money wisely on public safety.April 5, 2006

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