Gov. Mark Dayton

Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and DFL legislative leaders on Jan. 11 presented a jobs' creation package they say can create thousands of a Minnesota jobs. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Democrats present jobs creation proposal

By Joni Astrup on January 12, 2012 at 10:31 am

Dayton gestures while taking reporters' questions after presenting his state budget last February. His proposed budget, which contained tax increases on wealthier Minnesotans, lit a political fuse. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Gov. Mark Dayton leaves tumultuous political year with a smile

By Joni Astrup on January 10, 2012 at 2:57 pm

Dayton Administration makes more loan money available to small banks

By Joni Astrup on October 27, 2011 at 9:35 am

36,000 state employees are given notice

By Bob Grawey on June 16, 2011 at 9:26 pm