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Congestion Relief (06/13/08)

Minnesota got some federal help this week to make traffic headaches less achy on 35W. Our Mary Lahammer has the report.

Headlines (05/21/08)

The lawfirm hired for an independent study of the 35W bridge collapse reported its findings to legislators today, citing a number of failures.

Minnesota's Presidential Race

01/24/08
by Mary Lahammer
The Clinton and Obama camps keep growing in Minnesota. Clinton's campaign just held a press conference led by House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher. They announced a bunch of new endorsements in the Twin Cities, Duluth and Rochester. No earth-shattering names, but the campaign's continued activity is interesting.
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Dems v. Gov

09/25/07
by Mary Lahammer
It was a day of dueling press conferences at the State Capitol. First, Gov. Pawlenty announced a new small business initiative worth about $70 million, which upstaged a Democrat's event on crime victims. Pawlenty also used his time with the press to clear up what he calls a misunderstanding about MnDOT's request for additional spending authority to cover the 35W bridge reconstruction.
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Light Rail and the New 35W Bridge (08/17/07)

Are there mixed messages about transit and the new river crossing? We debate the issue with Met Council Chair Peter Bell and State Senator Scott Dibble.

Bridge Hearing To Be Continued...

08/15/07
by Mary Lahammer
Lawmakers have more questions for state officials. Another hearing will likely take place next Tuesday or Thursday at the Capitol, although the Senate Transit Subcommittee Chair Scott Dibble says that's not soon enough. Committee chairs didn't expect to get to Met Council Chair Peter Bell and other officials.
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A Busy Friday at the Capitol (05/11/07)

State lawmakers are scheduled to kick out numerous bills. But will the governor sign any of them? Our Mary Lahammer files the latest.

Capitol Update - April 19, 2007 (04/19/07)

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