Minnesotans have pitched hundreds of ideas for the governor’s so-called “unsession.”
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Aside from campaign volunteers, fewer than a dozen people showed up to listen to the candidates on a steamy Sunday afternoon.
The U.S. Export-Import Bank is considering funding a loan that would promote the exportation of U.S.-made equipment—but could aid Minnesota companies’ competitors.
The most dramatic change to U.S. patent law by the America Invents Act may not prove the most significant. But it is the one that requires inventors’ attention—starting today.
A little too quiet on the set?
The Metropolitan Council is expected to vote on the transit project configuration—which could add $150 million to $330 million to the cost—on Sept. 25.
State lawmakers could not come to an agreement on the business-to-business tax repeals that should be discussed, so only disaster relief will be dealt with during the special legislative session.
Boulder, Colorado’s City Council voted to approve an ordinance that authorizes the purchase of assets from Xcel Energy.
Several months after local businessman Michael McFadden announced plans to run for the U.S. Senate, a Duluth attorney has joined the race with the support of Stanley Hubbard.
Although Mayor Rybak is not seeking re-election in November, he laid out some long-term proposals for Minneapolis in his final budget speech.
Eleven different groups that support new businesses will receive between $84,000 and $450,000 in two-year grants.
While Minnesota’s unemployment rate remained unchanged, the state added 4,000 government jobs, an increase that a state official said may have been driven by increased funding.
Many young people in their 20s are still struggling to land jobs, and lots of Minnesotans are scraping by on low-paying, part-time jobs.
A new map shows the amount of 2014 Local Government Aid going to cities in Minnesota per capita.
Xcel said it would explore new energy commitments to help meet the city’s goals; Minneapolis’ mayor responded positively, and it appears a November ballot measure regarding a city-run utility may be off the table.
Don Shelby: "Being a loud-mouthed know-it-all would probably not serve the district very well."
Chamber President David Olson, in a letter to Mark Dayton, said more repeals are needed.
Regulators have pledged to lower the level of renewable fuel use that will be required next year.