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Dayton asks federal government for storm loans

ST. PAUL – Gov. Mark Dayton wants the federal Small Business Administration to make low-interest loans available to repair homes and businesses and businesses damaged by storms and flooding in...

news Wed, Aug 15, 2012 - 10:59pm

Nat Hentoff: Digitalized smart constitution vs. Obama and maybe Romney

Former constitutional lawyer Glenn Greenwald has become a leading illuminator of how George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Barack Obama have made “Extremism normalized” (Salon.com, July 31) in their ravages...

opinion / commentary Wed, Aug 15, 2012 - 10:33pm

Steve and Cokie Roberts: Drone on the range

Get ready, America. Here comes “the next latest and greatest thing in aviation.” Wow, what could it be? Maybe the airlines are going to drop all of their ridiculous rip-off...

opinion / commentary Wed, Aug 15, 2012 - 2:15am

Helga Township: Letter shows prosecutor declined charges

HELGA TOWNSHIP – The Hubbard County attorney declined to file charges against former Helga Township board member Silas Hooker, 10 months before the current board released a written statement that...

news / region Wed, Aug 15, 2012 - 1:31am

State Rep. Kurt Bills looks over the crowd during a Wednesday U.S. Senate candidate forum at Farmfest. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Glen Menze joined sit on either side of him. Don Davis | Bemidji Pioneer

U.S. Senate: Klobuchar, Bills show differences in ag, renewable fuels policies

REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. - Minnesota's endorsed Republican U.S. Senate candidate says American farmers should be left alone, with less federal support, much like oil producers in western North Dakota. "My...

news Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - 12:00am

Township files complaint against Bemidji over plan (with copy of suit attached)

BEMIDJI - Bemidji Township is suing the city of Bemidji in an attempt to invalidate an orderly annexation agreement and recover monetary damages. The township filed the lawsuit in Beltrami...

news Mon, Aug 06, 2012 - 5:35pm

Capitol Chatter: Are you ready for a recount?

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota election officials say a recount is possible in Aug. 14 primary election state Supreme Court races. Four years ago, Minnesotans endured a lengthy U.S. Senate recount...

news Sun, Aug 05, 2012 - 12:00am

Going to Capitol? Good luck

ST. PAUL - People struggle to get to the "people house" this summer. "It is very difficult to get around the Capitol complex right now," Christopher Guevin of the Administration...

news Sun, Aug 05, 2012 - 12:00am

While scaffolding has been removed from the very top of the Minnesota Capitol dome after the final golden ball was repaired and covered with new gold leaf, it remains in place elsewhere as repairs and rennovattions continue. Don Davis | Bemidji Pioneer

Capitol repairs have only just begun

ST. PAUL - The golden ball atop Minnesota's Capitol dome is as shiny as anyone alive today has seen it. It was unveiled last month, 434 feet above the ground,...

news Sun, Aug 05, 2012 - 12:00am

Aug. 14 primary election turnout expected to be spotty

ST. PAUL - Mike Parry and Allen Quist have added some spice to an otherwise quiet Minnesota primary election campaign. The two candidates in southern Minnesota are fighting like cat...

news Sat, Aug 04, 2012 - 12:00am

State, congressional primary races

ST. PAUL - The Aug. 14 primary election features several races, but few candidates have mounted noticeable campaigns. In U.S. Senate and U.S. House campaigns, one person per party will...

news Sat, Aug 04, 2012 - 12:00am

Willmar lawmaker to lead disaster-relief planning

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Sen. Joe Gimse will lead Senate efforts to develop a disaster-relief bill, probably starting with a meeting next week. As Senate Transportation Committee chairman and a...

news Wed, Aug 01, 2012 - 11:02am

Court justices could decide amendment ballot wording

ST. PAUL - Six Minnesota Supreme Court justices will decide who has the power to create titles for proposed constitutional amendments. And it may be them. Some justices suggested during...

news Wed, Aug 01, 2012 - 12:00am

Parks and Trail Advisory Council: Future of Movil Maze pondered

BEMIDJI -- The Beltrami County Park and Trail Advisory Council met in the parking lot of Movil Maze, discussing and dreaming up future plans for the land. "The PTAC can...

news / local Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 12:00am

Dayton appeals: Governor interested in FEMA split decision

ST. PAUL - Gov.

news Fri, Jul 27, 2012 - 12:00am

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