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Morning Report 2/2/2010

by Staff
Published: February 2,2010
Time posted: 8:33 am

AGRICULTURE

MN wheat growers approve promotional fee hike, AP

BEST OF THE BLOGS

House DFLers fall behind 2007 non-election year fundraising mark, Politics in Minnesota
Big business and labor PACs reveal 2009 fundraising numbers, Politics in Minnesota
Pawlenty 2012: PAC makes strong initial showing, but Hubbard [heart] Gingrich, Politics in Minnesota
4 appointed to juvenile justice committee, Politics in Minnesota
Today in PAC news: WIN Minnesota ramps up, Edinans for Erhardt shuts down, Politics in Minnesota
Bachmann tops 2009 money hunt, Politics in Minnesota
Kelley, Gaertner release 2009 fundraising figures, Politics in Minnesota
AFL-CIO says Minnesota needs big bonding bill, state wage subsidy, Hot Dish Politics
Quist, Demmer court the Tea Party vote in Mankato, Minnesota Independent
Republican leaders forming new political group, Washington Wire - WSJ
Taking issue with Tarryl, Part II, Let Freedom Ring
Tim Pawlenty: Not ready for prime time, Capital Gains and Games
A call for calls: Dem consultant tells Twitter he’s undecided and the calls come pouring in, Hot Dish Politics
Supreme Court rejects Emmer’s amicus brief, MN Publius
What’s in a name? Could Scrabble scores determine Minnesota’s next governor?, Smart Politics

BUSINESS / ECONOMY

Xcel reports higher 2009 earnings, Finance and Commerce
Survey shows jump in Midwest economic recovery, KSTP
NASA budget cut would hit ATK, MSP Business Journal
Minnesota sees two indicators of improving economy, MPR
Federal stimulus job creation pace steady in Minnesota, AP
Goss index: MN business growth dips, but remains, MSP Business Journal
Orders up for Duluth’s Cirrus aircraft, AP
St. Cloud starts economic development transition, St. Cloud Times

CAMPAIGNS

Governor’s race expected to be most expensive in state history, MPR
Democrat Walz has money edge in MN 1st District, AP
Most candidates for governor will abide by party endorsements, MPR
Grams backs Emmer, Polinaut - MPR
Seifert and Emmer start trading blows, Polinaut - MPR
Live-blogging: The people who would be governor, News Cut - MPR
Vogel seeks Republican endorsement for District 13B, West Central Tribune
Governor campaigns drive precinct caucus interest, Alexandria Echo Press
Choi, Fletcher lead fundraising in Ramsey County races, Pioneer Press
6th District is proving expensive again, Pioneer Press

CONGRESS - HOUSE

Ellison to meet with faith leaders in Minneapolis, AP

EDUCATION

Public sizes up Mpls. school superintendent finalist, Star Tribune
Minneapolis School Board member Chris Stewart won’t run for re-election, MinnPost
Changes face No Child Left Behind; details still murky, MPR

ELECTIONS

Preview: Caucus day, MPR
‘Tea Party’ could boost sagging caucus attendence, MPR

ENVIRONMENT

GOVERNMENT - LOCAL

Officials: Collaboration key to effective government, Red Wing Republican Eagle

JUDICIAL

Pawlenty appoints Hermantown man judge, Duluth News Tribune

LEGISLATURE

Area state lawmakers preview the upcoming session, Winona Daily News
At legislative preview in Benson, mixed approach to deficit favored; racino, stadium get little support, West Central Tribune
Minnesota AFL-CIO to push for ambitious jobs bill, Star Tribune
Terri Bonoff officially not running for Congress, MinnPost

OPINION-COMMENTARY

Jennifer Imsande: Why I, a ‘D’, will caucus as an ‘I’, Star Tribune
Lori Sturdevant: Doctors propose state tax increase, Star Tribune

OPINION-EDITORIAL

Editorial: Solar farm is another step in right direction, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Editorial: State can follow Duluth in bus stop smoking ban, Duluth News Tribune

OTHER STATES

Top WI lawmaker admits to dating payday loan lobbyist, AP
Virginia Senate bills say no to requiring health insurance, Washington Post

PAWLENTY

Pawlenty visits northern MN, AP

PUBLIC HEALTH / SAFETY

Burnsville to host forum on sex offender, Pioneer Press
Locals have 6 options for Red River flood diversion, MPR
Thousands tell DNR their thoughts on proposed PolyMet mine, MPR
Middle America protested in St. Paul during 2008 GOP convention, Pioneer Press
Do you live in Heart Attack City?, Chicago Tribune. MN is 6th healthiest state.

ST. PAUL / MINNEAPOLIS

Obama’s budget includes $45M for Central Corridor, MPR

TRANSPORTATION

Survey ranks transportation top concern in Twin Cities metro, Finance and Commerce
Northstar commute: Fun on the train?, TC Daily Planet

Z-FILE: IRRESISTIBLE STORIES BEYOND THE PURVIEW OF PIM

Bill Watterson, creator of beloved ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ comic strip looks back with no regrets, Cleveland Plain Dealer. 15 years since the strip said goodbye.

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