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February 16, 2010
Minnesotans Criticize Governor's Budget
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty is coming under fire for his proposal to balance the state's 2011 budget. To make up for a $1 billion deficit, Pawlenty is proposing deep funding cuts to cities and human services programs.
December 2, 2009
Minnesota’s Budget Coming Up Billions Short
Downtown Luverne is a long way from the governor's office in St. Paul. But residents in southwest Minnesota are watching as Governor Tim Pawlenty considers using executive powers to make spending cuts in an attempt to balance the budget.
December 2, 2009
MN Budget Deficit $1.2 Billion Through Mid-2011
A new economic forecast shows Minnesota facing a $1.2 billion deficit through mid-2011, and a $5.4 billion deficit through 2013.
September 22, 2009
Minnesota's Pawlenty Forming PAC; Possible 2012 Step
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is preparing to launch a national fundraising committee, yet another signal that
he is positioning himself for a possible 2012 presidential run.
August 24, 2009
After Franken Win, Senate Dems Pay $500K Bill
Sen. Al Franken's Democratic allies have been helping him pay off his legal bills.
July 8, 2009
Republicans Send Franken $95K After Senate Case
In the last chapter of a stinging loss to now-Sen. Al Franken, Minnesota's Republican Party has sent the Democrat almost $96,000 to cover lawsuit costs.
July 7, 2009
Franken Sworn In As Minnesota Senator
Comedian-turned-politician Al Franken is now a senator.
July 6, 2009
Franken In Washington, Says He's Ready To Work
Democrat Al Franken has arrived in Washington offering no jokes - just a promise that he is "ready to get to work."
June 30, 2009
Al Franken Declared U.S. Senate Winner
We have a winner! Al Franken. Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman has conceded to Franken in the long standing U.S. Senate race after the Minnesota Supreme Court declared Franken the winner Tuesday afternoon.
June 30, 2009
Coleman Concedes MN Senate Race
Republican Norm Coleman has conceded to Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota's contested Senate race, ending a nearly eight-month recount and court fight.
June 30, 2009
Senate Democrats To Pawlenty: Certify Franken
Senate Democrats are urging Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty to certify Democrat Al Franken's election to the Senate following the state Supreme Court's ruling that the former Saturday Night Live comedian defeated GOP incumbent Norm Coleman.
June 30, 2009
MN Court Rules For Franken In Senate Fight
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race.
June 10, 2009
MN Court Orders Coleman To Pay $95K To Franken
Republican Norm Coleman owes Democrat Al Franken almost $95,000 stemming from his Minnesota Senate election lawsuit, with the amount subject to interest.
June 4, 2009
Three More Dems Consider Running For MN Governor
Three more prominent Democrats say they're considering running for governor next year as the field opens up.
June 3, 2009
Minnesotans React To Pawlenty Decision
You can expect some changes among Minnesota's political leaders. Governor Tim Pawlenty announced he will not seek a third term next year.
June 3, 2009
Seifert Considering Run For MN Governor
Minnesota House Minority Leader Marty Seifert of Marshall says he is stepping down as GOP caucus leader and considering a run for governor in 2010.
June 2, 2009
AP Sources: MN Governor Won't Seek Third Term
Sources close to Tim Pawlenty say the Minnesota governor won't seek a third term.
June 1, 2009
MN High Court Hears Senate Case Arguments
Republican Norm Coleman is asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to toss out a lower-court ruling that handed Democrat Al Franken a win in the state's U.S. Senate race.
May 28, 2009
MN Public Takes Crack At Fixing Deficit
Minnesotans are coming up with ideas to bring money into the state budget, and than 1,600 of them have e-mailed their suggestions to Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
May 18, 2009
No MN Budget Deal After Pawlenty, Dems Meet
Top Democrats and Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty remain $2.7 billion apart with just hours left in the legislative session.
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