Almanac: At the Capitol

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Minnesota's unemployment rate climbed a bit last month after a couple of months of declines.

Property tax levies look like they are going up 3.5 percent across Minnesota.

Ehresmann Santa Claus sometimes must say "no" to a naughty child, but now health officials are saying "no" to him.

Hyduke Minnesota's H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, but state health officials warn that another wave may be on the way.

From Scott Wente of the Woodbury Bulletin: Negotiations could resume on a near-defunct income tax reciprocity agreement between Minnesota and Wisconsin, a state lawmaker said.

Minnesota's H1N1 flu outbreak continues to ease, the state Health Department reported today.

A Republican state senator who at times strays from the fold decided not to seek re-election in 2010.

Democrat Dan Powers plans to challenge four-term U.S.

Talks to launch a Lake Vermilion state park are on hold, the state natural resources commissioner told a legislative committee this afternoon.

Sertich A judge is considering whether to temporarily restore money to one state budget area Gov.

The argument over whether Gov.

Thies, Westrom Torrey Westrom gave Lissa Thies a simple request: learn the basics of using his mobile telephone.

Gillaspy, Robertson, Fennelly Immigrants are important to Minnesota's economy, especially for rural areas, a new report indicates.

Minnesota health officials report seven more Minnesotans died of the flu at a time when fewer cases were reported across the state.

Minnesotans may think their media report on Tim Pawlenty's potential presidential run only because he is their home-state governor, but the Republican is getting plenty of attention nationwide.

Noon update: One of the state's biggest unions today endorsed House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher for Minnesota governor.

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