The Morning Report 6/25/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories
by Staff
Published: June 25,2008
Time posted: 1:00 am
Top Story: MnDOT responds critically to Gray Plant Mooty I-35W bridge report.
Agriculture:
- Kelley Farm plans center to teach origins of food, Star Tribune
Best of the Blogs and Think Tank Thoughts:
- That Democrat can shoot, Politics in Minnesota
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I’m watching Pawlenty on national TV, Political Party
- Socially responsible or just plain socialism?, True North
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They come here with their pinstriped suits and…, Minnesota Brown
- A big-government running mate for McCain?, Cato @ Liberty
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Barb Davis White can beat Keith Ellison, Wright County Republican
- Gene Lyons’ Obama problem and how it affects Minnesota, Minnesota Brown
- RNC protests: 16 park permits issued by St. Paul, Minnesota Independent
- Minnesota Presidential race update, MN Publius
- MnDOT response to criticism? An elaborate CYA, mnpACT!
- Scandal: Catholics being Catholics, again, Fraters Libertas
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Strib guild rally, City Pages - The Blotter
Business/Economy:
- Delta, Northwest pilots reach tentative deal, MPR
- As travelers cut back, so does Carlson, Star Tribune
- AGA Medical files a plan to go public, Star Tribune
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Twin Cities ranks No. 15 for tech jobs in study, MSP Business Journal
- Range boom triggers housing concerns, MPR
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Iron Range study puts focus on housing crunch, Duluth News Tribune
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Range needs housing to meet worker boom, AP
- Coke fleet going hybrid, Pioneer Press
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Study finds MN needs more high-voltage transmission capacity, Finance and Commerce
- ‘U’ pulls out of Victoria’s Secret apparel deal over image concerns, Minnesota Daily
- Shareholder wants new sleep number at Select Comfort, Pioneer Press
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The value of small business, The Bridge
Campaigns:
- Does GOP really want to run on its record of support for Xcel?, MinnPost
- Muslim voters detect a snub from Obama, New York Times. Obama campaign tells Keith Ellison, ‘We have a very tightly wrapped message.’
- Analysis: Chiding aide, McCain forgets own remark, AP. ‘Suggesting that any particular political candidate could benefit from a tragedy, particularly a terrorist attack, is inappropriate and that’s obvious,’ said Pawlenty.
Congress-House:
Crime/Police:
- Suspect fatally wounded in Little Falls standoff, MPR
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Rethinking security after Little Falls incident, WCCO
Education:
- Washburn works to prove itself during hard time, Star Tribune
- St. Paul schools names new principals, Pioneer Press
Elections:
- Senate confirms election commission nominees, including one Minnesotan, AP. Democrat Cynthia L. Bauerly.
Government - Cities:
- Ethics complaint filed against city council president over Washington Village project, Rochester Post-Bulletin
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PACT 4 funds will need to be repaid due to mistake, West Central Tribune
I-35W Bridge Collapse:
- 35W bridge progress - and bridge politics, Star Tribune
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MnDOT disputes findings in law firm’s I-35W bridge inquiry, Pioneer Press
- MnDOT disputes critical report on 35W bridge, AP
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Department response offered, Session Daily
Judicial:
Legislature:
Media:
- The ever-changing media landscape, MPR - Midmorning
Opinion-Commentary:
Opinion-Editorial:
- Editorial: Laurie’s in the room; where are the issues?, Star Tribune
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Editorial: Pressing the point on impartiality, Pioneer Press
Other States:
- Blagojevich moves talk away from impeachment, toward taxes, Chicago Tribune. Among the revenue ideas is a massive increase in gambling, including new casinos in Chicago.
- Physician groups fail to overturn midwifery law in Missouri, Dolan Media Newswires
Public Health/Safety:
- Olmsted County fair goes smoke-free, AP
- Mother of autistic child puts priest on stand, AP
- Four Minnesota counties qualify for FEMA assistance, MPR
- University-area home ownership project begins this month, The Bridge
- Golden Valley gets creative to recruit firefighters, Star Tribune
- U.S. court rules in favor of Rochester woman who needs service dog, Rochester Post-Bulletin
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HIV/AIDS awareness takes center stage amongst Liberians in Minnesota, African News Journal
St. Paul/Minneapolis:
- City-county library merger running $3.5 million more than expected, Star Tribune
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Uproar over prayer service for gays grows, Star Tribune
- Minneapolis Urban League president resigns for new post, Star Tribune
- With Jeune Lune’s triumphs over and legacy clear, its wondrous nomads move on, MinnPost
- Walker’s curator leaving for NYC post, MSP Business Journal
- Minneapolis nonprofit Green Institute in trouble, Dolan Media Newswires
Z-File: Irresistible stories beyond the purview of PIM
- Needed in Eden Prairie: Astronomy buffs with cash, Star Tribune
- Chrysler will offer wireless Internet access in 2009 models, Los Angeles Times
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