The Morning Report 8/22/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories
by Staff
Published: August 22,2008
Time posted: 1:00 am
Top Story: MPR poll says Coleman and Franken tied in MN Senate race.
Best of the Blogs and Think Tank Thoughts:
- At Issue’s greatest hits, Politics in Minnesota
- The battle for Pine County, Minnesota Independent
- RNC stage design looking good, True North
- RNC continues its dominance in fundraising, Hot Air
- The first Madia-Paulsen debate, MN Blue
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Barb Davis White slams convention planners, state GOP, Minnesota Independent
- CD3 Debate wrap: Madia solid, Paulsen decent, MN Campaign Report
- Declining cities .. and Minneapolis is next, Urban Renaissance Coalition
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Home demolitions: Can North Minneapolis avoid becoming a Little Detroit?, Minnesota Independent
- It could’a been Coleman, The Political Animal
- Franken was offered a Democratic convention speaking slot, The Political Animal
- Most exciting RNC ever!, Wright County Republican
Business/Economy:
- By spring, more will wear Delta uniforms, Dow Jones News Service
- Minnesota tax group says vote no on outdoors sales tax, AP
- Minnesota tax group urges ‘no’ vote on outdoors sales tax, MPR
- Amid tough times, TCF prepares to grow, Finance and Commerce
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Just months later, Washington County may opt out of metrowide transit tax, Star Tribune
- Community banks bending (but not broken), Finance and Commerce
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Wells Fargo aims $1B at black-owned businesses, MSP Business Journal
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Duluth tries to trim budget hole with civic yard sale, MPR
Campaigns-Senate:
- Coleman vs. Franken: Investing in the future, MinnPost
- Lord Faris says Franken can’t win, Hibbing Daily Tribune
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MPR poll: Coleman, Franken tied; many undecided, MPR
- Poll: Franken, Coleman deadlocked in Minn. Senate race, AP
Campaigns:
- Candidates for Minnesota’s 3rd district hold first debate, MPR
- Congressional 3rd Dist. challengers hold first debate, KSTP
- Minnesota poll finds Obama ahead of McCain, AP
- State Fair a venue no politician can resist, KARE 11
- Energy politics proving difficult to master, New York Times. ‘In MN … the race in the Sixth Congressional District also tells the tale of an energy-policy free-for-all that is challenging candidates and voters alike.’
Education:
Environment:
- Sustainable Twin Ports unveils first program, Duluth News Tribune
Opinion-Commentary:
- Craig Westover: More taxes = more civilization? Wrong., Pioneer Press
- Kate Towle: Our public schools are still a good investment, The Bridge
Opinion-Editorial:
- Editorial: Proposed rules would improve lawmaking, Star Tribune
- Editorial: Local ACT scores deserve applause; now let’s do better, Red Wing Republican Eagle
Pawlenty:
People:
Public Health/Safety:
- Minnesota’s obesity rate continues climb upward, Star Tribune
- Deaf activist suing city of St. Paul, Ramsey County sheriff over treatment, Star Tribune
- Hennepin Co. sees rise in alcohol-related boating accidents, KSTP
- Beltrami County Board told affordable housing units will help homeless families, Bemidji Pioneer
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St. Paul neighborhood steps up to keep community safe, KARE 11
Republican National Convention:
- Republican Convention Host Committee overlooks Black businesses, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
- St. Paul bars can stay open til 4 a.m. … for only $500, Pioneer Press
- Free wireless during the RNC? Maybe., News Cut - MPR [PIM staff notes press release: Mayor Rybak will talk with Denver mayor over MySpace on Nicollet Mall later today!]
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Sex trade spikes during conventions, ABC News. Raunchy ads on Minneapolis Craigslist.
- Minneapolis 311 service will expand during Republican National Convention, MPR
- Party time! Guests will be wined, dined (and lobbied) at more than 180 bashes during GOP convention, MinnPost
- Couch surfing for politics, Medill News Service
Transportation:
- Scott County commuters unlikely to be riding the rails, Star Tribune
Z-File: Irresistible Stories Beyond the Purview of PIM
- Got butter? Princess Kay can say ‘Yes!’, Star Tribune
- Indiana Dunes are spot of a high hunt: marijuana plants, Chicago Tribune
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