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Morning Report 2/4/2010

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Published: February 4,2010
Time posted: 8:56 am

BEST OF THE BLOGS

Thao fined by state agency for campaign violations, Politics in Minnesota
Caucus night throwdown: Kelliher v. Rybak at Jefferson Elementary, Politics in Minnesota
GOPers in Minneapolis: Little red specks caucus in deep blue precincts, Politics in Minnesota
Straw polls bring some clarity to gubernatorial contests, Politics in Minnesota
Campaign finance numbers, charted, Politics in Minnesota
Resolution to slim down, True North
Republican results by district and BPOU, Minnesota Democrats Exposed
How the results of the caucus play out for the MN-GOV race, MN Progressive Project
50 – 40 now the real battle begins for the 2010 GOP endorsement, Residual Forces
Pawlenty & press, Mary’s Page - TPT
It’s a technical term, Capitol Chatter
Stayin’ alive, the governor’s race edition, Hot Dish Politics
Dems try to tie AIG bonuses to Bachmann, Kline, Paulsen, Minnesota Independent
Fate of area bonding projects to be unveiled tomorrow, Political Party
Vikings are important. Education? Not so much., mnpACT!
Regarding the caucus…, True North
Ellison gets top spot on Middle East scorecard, Minnesota Independent
End of the line, Blogging at FL250

BUSINESS / ECONOMY

2010 could mean more new homes, apartments in Twin Cities, Finance and Commerce
Trade Office to address markets in other countries, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
Recent Minnesota IPOs, Star Tribune
Brunswick to close MN boat factory, AP
Minneapolis Fed names Kei-Mu Yi as research director, Bloomberg News

CAMPAIGNS

Caucus night: Hanging with Mr. Emmer, Politics in Minnesota
Caucus night: Darkhorse Thissen scuffles and scrambles, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
2010 gubernatorial fundraising derby had some clearcut winners in 2009, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
Major party units faced uphill money battle in 2009, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
St. Paul lawmaker ordered to pay state $4,700, AP
Emmer says he’ll shine in next phase of GOP campaign, Polinaut - MPR
Seifert talks straw poll win, Polinaut - MPR
Livingstone enters Senate race, Red Wing Republican Eagle
GOP cash provides 2012 clues, Politico. Pawlenty’s PAC pays $52K for FR list.
GOP group to promote conservative ideas, New York Times

EDUCATION

Teachers union buys air time to press for K-12 funding, Star Tribune

ELECTIONS

Caucuses: Republicans tout political momentum, Winona Daily News
Caucuses: Democrats consider party’s platform, Winona Daily News

GOVERNMENT - LOCAL

Proposed sports complex ‘huge’ in Vadnais Heights, Star Tribune

HEALTH CARE

Mayo partners with firm to improve drug studies, Rochester Post-Bulletin

LEGISLATURE

Politics, policy could blur in 2010 Minnesota legislature, Winona Daily News
Minnesota’s ponzi scheme?, Polinaut - MPR
State prepares to borrow cash, just in case, Session Daily
State has plan to borrow up to $600 million, just in case, Star Tribune

MEDIA

Minnesota Law & Politics: It’s over, MinnPost

OPINION-COMMENTARY

Phil Krinkie: Krinkie: Light rail at any cost?, Finance and Commerce
Dane Smith: As the 2010 session opens, please listen to Al Quie, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
David Schultz: Impact of Citizens United might not be as predicted, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
Lori Sturdevant: DFL, mostly, will abide the ‘non-abiders’, Star Tribune
Fran Bradley: Time to put Minnesota on a bonding diet, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Chris Coleman, Mike Veeck: A local avenue of baseball saints, Star Tribune
Clarence Page: Bachmann is one among the census-averse, Star Tribune

OPINION-EDITORIAL

Editorial: Don’t bet against southeastern Minnesota, Rochester Post-Bulletin
Editorial: For at-risk students, alternatives needed, Star Tribune

OTHER STATES

Greenwich, Conn.-based investment group closes on acquisition of Quadrangle, Dolan Media Newswires

PAWLENTY

Pawlenty says he’ll avoid cutting K-12 education in budget cuts, MPR
Pawlenty says lottery game could pay for stadium, Star Tribune
Pawlenty to hold 2010 deer opener in Little Falls, Pioneer Press

PUBLIC HEALTH / SAFETY

Hacker attacks Ceridian; data from 27,000 at risk, Star Tribune
Minneapolis may clamp down on hosts when teens drink, Star Tribune

ST. PAUL / MINNEAPOLIS

STAR funding cycle arrives, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
St. Paul, HUD settle over hiring, outreach, Star Tribune

Z-FILE: IRRESISTIBLE STORIES BEYOND THE PURVIEW OF PIM

Readers tired of getting nickeled and dimed, Chicago Tribune

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