Verdict for 2 Americans in Iran within a week The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran
on charges of espionage said Sunday the court will announce its
verdict within a week, dashing hopes for their immediate release
after a final hearing in the case.July 31, 2011
Health care providers weigh changes with new HHS budget With a new state health and human services budget, it's clear that health plans, hospitals and providers will have less money to serve their patients with publicly-subsidized insurance.July 29, 2011
Wild rice measure tucked into Minn. budget deal Some environmentalists are concerned about study into water quality standards meant to protect wild rice beds will prevent enforcement of the existing standard.July 27, 2011
Bemidji nurses will take strike vote on Thursday Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association bargaining team are unanimously recommending that nurses reject what they call a "concession-laden" offer.July 27, 2011
Schools and "the shift" Part of the solution to the $5-billion state budget deficit delayed money for Minnesota's K-12 schools. What does that shift mean at the school district level?Midday, July 27, 2011
Reservations open today for state parks The online reservations system for Minnesota state parks reopens Tuesday morning, nearly a month after closing for the state government shutdown.July 26, 2011
Special master says her job is done, steps down While state employees are returning to work after a 20-day layoff, the judge who heard arguments for funding programs during the shutdown said her job is done.July 21, 2011