John Hageman
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John Hageman covers city government and local legislative issues.
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BEMIDJI — Local legislators, weary from the whirlwind that has been the State Capitol the past few weeks, are returning to their home districts this week. And with the hundreds...
BEMIDJI —The city’s plans for redeveloping Paul Bunyan and Library parks will receive a huge boost from the state Legislature. Legislators approved a final Legacy bill, which funds projects of...
BEMIDJI — Minnesota’s 12 regional library systems will avoid previously proposed cuts to its legacy funds. The state Legislature adjourned Monday, approving $3 million for library systems to fund programs...
BEMIDJI —City councilors agree that having more Local Government Aid dollars flow from the state to Bemidji is a good thing. But how it affects their budget and the services...
BEMIDJI — The city council approved a $65,000 revolving loan fund request Monday for a North Dakota-based furniture store hoping to move into the Bemidji Design Center building. St. Michel...
BEMIDJI — Despite little being written into law this session on the Bemidji veterans home proposal, Sen. Tom Saxhaug said Monday progress has been made. The state government finance bill,...
ST. PAUL -- The keystone of Minnesota Democrats’ budget plans, $2 billion in tax increases, won House approval early today and the Senate pulled a surprise in the early morning...
BEMIDJI —It was the largest fire David Gould had seen in his short time with the Bemidji Fire Department. He and 10 other local firefighters were called Tuesday night to...
BEMIDJI —The Bemidji Economic Development Authority will meet Monday to discuss its process for developing city-owned land. The BEDA, which is made up of city councilors and staff, has authority...
BEMIDJI —Bill authored by a Bemidji lawmaker banning formaldehyde in children’s care products was signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton Monday. The legislation, authored by Bemidji DFLer Rep. John...