Minnesota lawmakers may jump into tuition dispute with Wisconsin Minnesota lawmakers might insert themselves
into a dispute over a tuition reciprocity agreement that has some Wisconsin students paying less to attend Minnesota universities
than their home-state classmates.February 21, 2007
Feds issue medication disposal guidelines Here's a safety tip from your government:
Trash those unwanted prescription drugs with kitty litter or coffee
grounds to keep them from falling into the wrong hands -- and mouths.February 21, 2007
The Institute for Justice aims to make a mark on Minnesota A national libertarian law firm is focusing on Red Wing in its campaign against government intrusion. The Institute for Justice calls itself "a merry band of litigators" taking from the government and giving to the average citizen. Institute for Justice or I.J. representatives say they're here because Minnesota is ripe with regulation.February 19, 2007
Public health officials, parents at odds over HPV vaccine Vaccination against a sexually transmitted virus that can cause cervical cancer may become mandatory for girls in Minnesota. Midmorning explores the issues behind the human papilloma virus vaccine.Midmorning, February 19, 2007
State tax collections slip in January Finance officials say tax collections were 5.5 percent below expectations in January. A fuller economic forecast for the state comes out later this month.February 12, 2007
Minnesota considers plan to keep Great Lakes water in the Great Lakes Minnesota could be the first state to adopt a new agreement to keep Great Lakes water in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Compact is intended to head off attempts to remove water for use elsewhere.February 11, 2007
Mind exercises offer hope to seniors worried about dementia Some Minnesota House lawmakers are pushing a bill that would give tax credits to seniors and their families who purchase independent-living technologies. These are products that are designed to help seniors live on their own for a longer period of time. One mental fitness tool, called cognitive training, is just beginning to catch on in the senior market.February 11, 2007
Critics say Bush budget shortchanges Great Lakes The president's budget has proposed continuing an underfunded, piecemeal approach to improving water quality in the Great Lakes, according to a coalition of environmental groups.February 10, 2007
Appeals court rules against large dog kennel in Little Falls The Morrison County Board's decision to grant
a conditional-use permit for a commercial dog breeding kennel was
"arbitrary and capricious" because the board acted with limited
information about the debarking of dogs, the Minnesota Court of
Appeals ruled.February 7, 2007
Keeping kids dry The problem of teen drinking persists despite campaigns and a wealth of research. Midmorning examines whether or not testing for alcohol in high schools would deter underage drinking.Midmorning, February 5, 2007