Gorilla pad poised for extreme makeover Como Zoo is asking the state for $11 million to modernize its gorilla and polar bear exhibits. But will roomier confines lessen your chances of getting close to the animals?March 27, 2008
Anoka, Ramsey counties approve transit sales tax; Carver says 'no' The recently-enacted transportation bill raises the gas tax for all Minnesotans, and it also includes a metro-area sales tax. State lawmakers gave metro area counties the power to raise a 0.25 percent sales tax to pay for transit projects.March 25, 2008
Teachers union warns of school budget problems The state teacher's union says school districts across the state are facing at least $130 million in budget deficits for the coming year.March 19, 2008
Bill eliminates tax breaks for businesses The Chair of the Minnesota House Tax committee wants to eliminate tax breaks for businesses. In exchange, taxes would be cut for all businesses.March 19, 2008
Future of BSU hockey rides on bonding bill The city of Bemidji and Bemidji State University are asking the state to help pay for a regional events center and hockey arena. BSU officials say the future of the university's hockey program rides on a successful outcome.March 18, 2008
Pawlenty: 'Extraordinary cases' among 35W victims could get extra Gov. Tim Pawlenty is contemplating extra aid for the worst-hurt bridge collapse victims. The governor said some extra money could be set aside for a small number of "extraordinary cases" whose needs wouldn't be met under the $400,000 cap.March 17, 2008