ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) A legislative tax panel approved a bill Monday that would let state taxpayers deduct donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts when they file their 2009 taxes this spring. » read more
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Wanted: Ideas for reforming Minnesota government
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota lawmakers are looking for the public's ideas on changing the way business is done in the state. » read more
U.S. to commit $78.5M to try to halt Asian carp
WASHINGTON (AP) The Obama administration says it will spend $78.5 million to halt the giant Asian carp, which officials fear could spread and possibly endanger the Great Lakes region's $7 billion fishing industry. » read more
Gubernatorial candidate Emmer pushes horse-lover license plates
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) One of the Republican front-runners in the governor's race is pushing legislation to establish special license plates for horse lovers. » read more
Moose population decline continues in northeastern Minnesota
ST. PAUL - According to results of an aerial survey released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the moose population in northeastern Minnesota continues to decline. » read more
Newly-signed bill allows home-canned foods to be sold
MADISON (WPR) Farmer's markets will have more canned goodies from family root cellars now that a new law – called the “pickle bill” -- will make it easier for home processed food to be sold by letting small growers sell their canned goods without having to obtain an expensive food processing license. » read more
Wisconsin virtual schools fast filling up
MADISON (WPR) Only a week into Wisconsin’s open enrollment period, the state’s virtual schools already report they’re near their cut-off point for applications. » read more
Wisconsin virtual student union opens its virtual doors
MADISON (WPR) The UW-Extension has opened up a brand new student union which is online, instead of on-campus. » read more
Will tax incentives for small business help create jobs?
MADISON (WPR) Lawmakers are floating the idea of providing tax incentives for small businesses that expand their payrolls. » read more
Study disputes link between vaccines and autism
MADISON (WPR) Wisconsin vaccination rates for measles, mumps and rubella are higher than the national average, despite long-standing worries over whether such shots were safe. » read more
Jobs push continues with $50 million Minnesota Senate proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Senate Democrats are outlining a $50 million proposal to create jobs by spurring investment in startup companies, historic fix-ups and energy-efficient buildings. » read more
Pawlenty speaks to North Carolina forum on creativity
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty told a North Carolina crowd that public schools and higher education nationwide must adapt to the "radical decentralization" of information caused by technology. » read more
Snowmobiler killed by hanging tree in Crow Wing County
CROSSLAKE, Minn. (AP) A snowmobiler has died after hitting a tree hanging over the ice on a central Minnesota lake. » read more
Three men who died in Colorado plane collision identified
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) Authorities in Colorado have named the three men who died when two planes crashed near Boulder. » read more
Klobuchar works to ease international adoptions
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) With the earthquake in Haiti putting a spotlight on international adoptions, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is sponsoring three bills designed to make the process easier. » read more


