Duluth Council postpones window sale The council postponed selling the stained-glass window until Oct. 13, in hopes of finding a local buyer. The council wants to sell the 115-year-old window to help balance the city's budget.September 9, 2008
Our ever-expanding debt I.O.U.S.A. is a new documentary about the impact of federal debt, and whether America should mend its spendthrift ways. Midmorning speaks with the film's director and an advocate for fiscal responsibility.Midmorning, September 2, 2008
Winona County considering 4-day work week Winona County leaders are considering a four-day work week for county employees as a way to save on energy
and salary costs.August 31, 2008
Franken: Give veterans health care for life U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken said the
federal government should guarantee health care for life to every
military veteran.August 19, 2008
Metro Transit to reroute buses during RNC Metro Transit bus riders in St. Paul should expect detours and 10-minute delays the week of the Republican National Convention.August 18, 2008
State auditor to probe out-of-state welfare use Auditor James Nobles says figures showing more than $10 million in out-of-state purchases last year are "red flags" and need to be
investigated, even though it's legal to use the cards in other states.August 13, 2008
City of Duluth to lay off more than 200 workers Duluth Mayor Don Ness says his city's
budget deficit has swelled to $6.5 million, forcing it to cut up to 217 workers by Sept. 1.
About three-quarters of them are seasonal or temporary employees.August 12, 2008
Beating at Hastings military home A severe beating at the military veterans home in Hastings has left one resident near death and another in the Dakota County jail.August 8, 2008
Cities struggle to fuel vehicle fleets The high cost of gasoline and diesel fuel is putting a squeeze on some city budgets. The city of North Mankato's fuel budget is projected to be $64,000 in the red by the end of the year.August 4, 2008
Duluth explores options for combining police and fire Duluth's police officers are feeling the squeeze from the city's tight budget. The city's police department is working short-staffed at a time when crime seems to be on the rise.July 30, 2008
Franken calls on Medicare to negotiate drug prices DFL Senate candidate Al Franken said the federal government should be allowed to negotiate Medicare drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.July 30, 2008