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Morning Report 5/11/2012

by Staff
Published: May 11,2012
Time posted: 10:44 am

NEWS FROM POLITICS IN MINNESOTA / CAPITOL REPORT

Vikings stadium bill clears final legislative hurdle 5/10/12 2:28 p.m.
Ehlinger confirmation hearing canceled again 5/10/12 10:35 a.m.

BEST OF THE BLOGS

13 members of the Senate retire, Capitol View
Minnesota lawmakers say good-bye, Hot Dish Politics
‘Skol, Vikings’ heard around the Capitol, Capitol Chatter
Tears flow at retirement speeches, Capitol Chatter
Democrats in Legislature made the construction jobs happen, mnpACT!
Worst legislature ever is finally done, MN Progressive Project
As session ends, liberal group launches campaign, Capitol View
Tom Dooher is a lying sack of garbage, Shot in the Dark
Reactions to Michele Bachmann’s Swiss citizenship bombshell, MN Progressive Project
Explanations, Part I, Shot in the Dark
Emo Senator: Quistian soldiers strike back in Southern Minnesota letters to the editor, Bluestem Prairie
When Republicans see John Marty as their own, Minnesota Conservatives

BUSINESS / ECONOMY

Accretive to comply with Franken’s query, CEO says, Star Tribune 5/10/12 11:00 p.m.
14 area post offices face cuts in hours, Albert Lea Tribune 5/10/12 5:39 p.m.

CAMPAIGNS

Montplaisir to take on Drazkowski, Winona Daily News 5/11/12 12:00 a.m.
Delegates to state GOP convention will vote on marriage definition, MinnPost

CONGRESS – HOUSE

Ellison wants to end fossil fuel subsidies, MPR

EDUCATION

ENVIRONMENT

Coal power plants under cost, environmental pressure, MPR

GOVERNMENT – LOCAL

Mankato likely among cities lining up for state infrastructure funds, Mankato Free Press
Redistricting affects 2012 commissioner races, Alexandria Echo Press 5/10/12 3:28 p.m.

JUDICIAL

Meyer to leave Minnesota Supreme Court; Dayton will make first appointment, Pioneer Press 5/10/12 9:51 p.m.

LEGISLATURE

As session ends, lawmakers spar over results of work, MPR
Rosen, Morrow were at center of stadium debate, Mankato Free Press
Magnus gives emotional farewell speech, Marshall Independent
Vikings stadium bill passes Senate, Marshall Independent

OPINION – COMMENTARY

Tom Dooher: Legislature missed opportunities to repay schools, address achievement gap, Duluth News Tribune 5/20/12 3:41 p.m.

OPINION – EDITORIAL

Editorial: Strong leadership led to stadium deal, Star Tribune 5/11/12 12:07 a.m.
Editorial: ‘Good enough’ tax bills, Star Tribune 5/10/12 9:03 p.m.

PUBLIC HEALTH / SAFETY

Document: Bands aim to take more walleye on Mille Lacs, MPR
Expansion of gravel pit in northern part of Kandiyohi Co. draws complaints, West Central Tribune 5/11/12 12:00 a.m.

SAINT PAUL / MINNEAPOLIS

In Vikings bill, some goodies for St. Paul, Finance and Commerce 5/10/12 4:55 p.m.
Vikings stadium site work could begin this year, Finance and Commerce 5/10/12 3:49 p.m.
600 St. Paul residents now have new county commissioners, MinnPost

STADIUMS

Vikings stadium drama at the Capitol ends with approval, Pioneer Press 5/10/12 11:11 p.m.
After years of dealing and debate, Vikings get their biggest win, Star Tribune 5/11/12 6:20 a.m.
After years of wrangling, new Vikings stadium nearly a reality, MPR
Vikings owner: ‘We’re here to stay, guys’, Rochester Post-Bulletin 5/10/12 8:50 p.m.
Minneapolis mayor happy with final stadium deal, predicts City Council approval, MPR
Stadium authors, Vikings fans overwhelmed by last-minute victory, MinnPost
Timetable set for Minneapolis City Council’s stadium vote, MinnPost
Money questions remain about new Vikings stadium, AP

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