Attorney general nominee on the docket When Attorney General-designate Michael Mukasey goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, he's likely to face tough questions on torture, warrantless wiretapping, and the politicization of the justice department. Midmorning previews the hearings with two legal scholars.Midmorning, October 16, 2007
Lawmakers approve only part of MnDOT's spending request A panel of skeptical lawmakers gave MnDOT the authority to spend an extra $60 million in the aftermath of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse -- less than one-third of the agency's $195 million request.October 15, 2007
MnDOT unveils design of 35W bridge MnDOT formally awarded the bridge reconstruction contract to Flatiron, and unveiled the winning design.October 8, 2007
Lawmakers turn up heat on MnDOT's financial problems DFL lawmakers continue their scrutiny of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT's finances and decisionmaking were the focus of two more legislative hearings Thursday.October 4, 2007
MnDOT defends bridge contract decision Two of the losing teams are protesting the decision, to award the contract to Flatiron Construction of Colorado. MnDOT officials say the evaluation process was thorough and fair to all proposers.October 1, 2007
Cost of bridge collapse could reach $400 million The Interstate 35W bridge catastrophe carried a
far bigger financial toll than previously known and could approach
$400 million by the time a replacement is built.October 1, 2007
A Capitol photographer The Minnesota State Capitol building has been around for 102 years. For almost a third of that time, Tom Olmscheid has been taking pictures of it.September 27, 2007
Magnan named new health commissioner Minnesota's next top health official will be Dr.
Sanne Magnan, the head of an organization that
aims to improve the quality of health care.September 27, 2007
Pawlenty downplays transportation funding questions Gov. Pawlenty says the dustup over transportation funding in the wake of the 35W bridge collapse is nothing more than a misunderstanding.September 25, 2007
Pawlenty signs loan for Mesabi Nugget plant The Mesabi Nugget plant will receive a total of $26.5 million in financing from the state. It will employ 50 people.September 20, 2007