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Minnesota Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel, with Gov. Tim Pawlenty behind him, announces Tuesday that the state will encourage more private contributions to highway projects when they benefit a company. Pioneer Photo/Don Davis

Private money to help foot highway bills

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota transportation officials want more private companies to pay part of the construction bill for highway projects. Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel on Tuesday said his department is...

news Wed, Oct 28, 2009 - 12:00am

MSUM head football coach, Damon Tomeo, is on paid administrative leave as of Friday

Moorhead football coach suspended after complaint lodged

Minnesota State University Moorhead officials confirmed Monday that a complaint has been filed against Dragons head football coach Damon Tomeo, who was placed on paid administrative leave Friday. "At this...

sports Tue, Oct 13, 2009 - 9:47am

Name of victim in fatal Baxter crash is released

A 30-year-old Little Falls, Minn., woman was killed in the Friday morning accident on state Highway 371 south of Baxter, Minn. Melissa L. Wooden died at the scene. The accident...

news Sat, Oct 03, 2009 - 9:10am

Capital Chatter: Pawlenty political trips continue

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty continues his countrywide tour with stops in Ohio and Florida. The potential 2012 presidential candidate is to speak in Orlando Aug. 22 at the Florida Republican...

news Thu, Aug 06, 2009 - 10:14am

Nick Hudson, 19, of Minneapolis, formerly of Bemidji, refines his skateboarding abilities while using the mobile skate park provided by the American Ramp Company on July 4 outside of the Beltrami County History Center in Bemidji. Hudson is a former president of Bemidji Skate & Bike Association. Pioneer Photo/Bethany Wesley

Bemidji skate park: Height features pose insurance challenge

Nate Dorr would like Bemidji to dig a little deeper. But, to do that, he first needs to convince the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to revise its standards...

news / local Thu, Jul 23, 2009 - 12:00am

Steve Sviggum appears at a 2005 news conference with Gov. Tim Pawlenty. At the time, the Kenyon Republican was speaker of the state House. Now, as state labor commissioner, he may face legal issues if he runs for governor. Pioneer Photo/Don Davis

'Curveball' suspends Sviggum campaign

RED WING, Minn. -- Steve Sviggum's path to the governor's mansion may have hit a roadblock. The Department of Labor and Industry commissioner's oversight of OSHA may qualify him as...

news / local Tue, Jul 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Judges consider steel plant impact

ST. PAUL - The future of Minnesota's largest-ever industrial development is in the hands of three state Appeals Court judges. Environmental groups want the judges to order state Department of...

news / local / business Tue, Jul 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Judges consider steel plant impact

ST. PAUL - The future of Minnesota's largest-ever industrial development is in the hands of three state Appeals Court judges. Environmental groups want the judges to order state Department of...

news / local / business Tue, Jul 21, 2009 - 12:00am

Vikings are tied, but behind, in NFC playoff race

Sunday's loss in Tampa Bay dropped the Vikings to 5-5 on the season, but the coaching staff was quick to point out that a division title is still within grasp...

Thu, Nov 20, 2008 - 12:00am

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