Public defenders critical of new statewide boss Several attorneys in Minnesota's state
public defender's office are being unusually vocal with criticisms
of a new colleague hired to lead their office.March 5, 2010
State economists say slow recovery will continue State economic officials are hoping their crystal balls are trustworthy. They released a budget forecast Tuesday that predicts a continued, but muted, economic recovery.March 3, 2010
Twin Cities janitors reach contract agreement Twin Cities building maintenance companies
said Monday they've reached a contract agreement with the union
that represents thousands of janitors.March 1, 2010
Minn. union members rally at the Capitol for jobs Members of a Minnesota union aren't
satisfied with Gov. Tim Pawlenty's proposed budget, and they're
headed to the Capitol to show it.February 17, 2010
Minn. Senate DFLers outline $50M jobs plan DFLers in the Minnesota Senate unveiled a $50 million package of tax incentives Monday aimed at growing jobs.February 8, 2010
January unemployment rate drops to 9.7 percent The unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly in
January to 9.7 percent from 10 percent while employers shed 20,000
jobs, the government said Friday.February 5, 2010
Kline optimistic Red Bulls will receive overdue pay soon Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., is optimistic that 2,500 Minnesota soldiers who have been waiting three years for $10 million in bonus pay will receive their overdue compensation soon.February 4, 2010