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Subcommittee date set for tribal funds

The House Committee on Natural Resources will host an 11 a.m. subcommittee hearing March 1 to assess the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011, according to Rep.

news Thu, Feb 16, 2012 - 8:58am

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Sanford Center 'proud' of meeting 2011 goals, promises

In its first full year of operation, Bemidji's Sanford Center bottom line did better than most people expected. The event center lost $378,315.20 in 2011 before accounting for the city's...

news / local / entertainment Thu, Feb 16, 2012 - 12:00am

$1,000 reward for finding voter fraud case

ST. PAUL - The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is putting up $1,000 for anyone who can find a voter fraud case in the past decade that could have...

news Tue, Feb 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Rural cities rally against amendment

The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities is fighting a proposed constitutional amendment that would require a supermajority vote from legislators to adopt any tax increase. Such a requirement would hurt...

news / local Tue, Feb 14, 2012 - 12:00am

Federal hearing aims to address tribal funds

The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources has approved a subcommittee hearing to assess the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Judgment Fund Distribution Act of 2011, according to Rep. Chip Cravaack, R-Minn...

news Mon, Feb 13, 2012 - 1:49pm

Legislative Notebook: House OKs bill to ban union deductions

ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota House approved a bill Thursday that would prevent the deduction of union dues or fees from state child care assistance funds. "Child care assistance payments...

news / business Fri, Feb 10, 2012 - 12:00am

Sen. John Carlson, R-Bemidji, talks Monday about legislative efforts to give local governments more flexibility. On the right is Beltrami County Commissioner Joe Vene. Don Davis | Bemidji Pioneer

Local governments want more flexibility, report looks at Minnesota potential

ST. PAUL - Local government officials, including those from the Bemidji area, say they could help citizens better if the state got off their back. State and local officials' relationship...

news Tue, Jan 24, 2012 - 12:00am

Business topics to be debated during 2012 legislative session

ST. PAUL - Minnesota businesses will pay less in corporate property taxes and have an easier time obtaining state permits if Republican lawmakers have their way during the 2012 legislative...

news / business Sat, Jan 21, 2012 - 12:00am

Beltrami County snowplow operators Paul Mistic, left, and Stan Kimmes refuel after a day of plowing. Lack of snow has helped ease city and county budgets because of fewer overtime hours needed to plow streets and roads. Monte Draper | Bemidji Pioneer

Dry winter eases city, county budgets

Not only is Beltrami County saving some dollars due to the unseasonably dry winter, but it also has been able to catch up on some brush-clearing. Bruce Hasbargen, the county...

news / local Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Minnesota's governor and legislators leaders meet the media Thursday, talking about the legislative session that begins Tuesday. From left are House Minority Leader Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis; House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove; Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton; Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, R-Rochester; and Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook. DON DAVIS | BEMIDJI PIONEER

GOP offers plans for reforms

ST. PAUL - Republican legislators hope to use the upcoming Minnesota legislative session to bring state government reform ideas to fruition. In what they are calling Reform 2.0, GOP leaders...

news / business Fri, Jan 20, 2012 - 12:00am

Skybridge marketing firm looks to expand with up to 200 jobs in Bemidji

Bemidji tops several regional communities, including Fargo and Grand Forks, for call center

news / local / business Thu, Jan 19, 2012 - 8:00am

Dayton public works projects present varied picture

ST. PAUL -- Some projects Gov. Mark Dayton included in his proposal to fund public works projects: -- $6.6 million to replace tunnel under University Avenue between Capitol and parking...

news Wed, Jan 18, 2012 - 12:00am

Don Davis | Bemidji Pioneer

Left, right attack Dayton bonding

ST. PAUL -- Attacks on Gov. Mark Dayton's public works spending proposal came from both sides, starting Tuesday even before he finished announcing his $775 million plan. Republicans said he...

news Wed, Jan 18, 2012 - 12:00am

Dayton proposed $775 million bonding bill, but nothing for Bemidji area

ST. PAUL -- Gov.

news Tue, Jan 17, 2012 - 3:30pm

Report shows rural property taxes rising fast

news / local Fri, Jan 13, 2012 - 12:00am

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