Minnesota Legislature

An intense Sen. Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont, turns to speak with Dayton Administration stadium front man Ted Mondale during a Senate hearing today (April 20). Rosen saw her stadium bill clear its first Senate committee. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Vikings’ stadium bill begins to move in the Senate

By Star News on April 21, 2012 at 3:46 pm

National Football League Commissioner (NFL) Roger Goodell speaks to the press amassed outside of the Governor's Office today (April 20) after meeting with Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

NFL officials, legislative leaders meet at State Capitol

By Star News on April 21, 2012 at 3:34 pm

Allow firearms classes to be taught in publicly funded shooting ranges

By Star News on April 20, 2012 at 9:46 am

Rep. Tim Mahoney, DFL-St. Paul, (right) presented an Arden Hills Vikings' stadium bill Wednesday, April 18, arguing it's not too late to pass a stadium bill. Immediately behind Mahoney is Senate bill author Sen. James Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Arden Hills Vikings stadium backers resurface at State Capitol

By Joni Astrup on April 19, 2012 at 1:11 pm

Sen. Geoff Michel, R-Edina, speak with the media after the Senate ethics committee adjourned without rendering a decision on probable cause relating to an ethics complaint filed against Michel. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Senate ethics committee adjourns: no decision on Michel ethics complaint

By Joni Astrup on April 18, 2012 at 11:51 am

Former Minnesota Vikings' coach Bud Grant recently appeared at the State Capitol to push for proposed hunting and fishing license fee increases. Sitting next to Grant is Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bill Ingebrigtsen, R-Alexandria. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Hunting, fishing fee increase initiative stalled at State Capitol

By Joni Astrup on April 18, 2012 at 11:42 am

House Republican environment policy bill passes

By Joni Astrup on April 9, 2012 at 9:50 am

Executive Director King Wilson of Allied Charities of Minnesota pours over documents with Rep. Tom Anzelc, DFL-Balsam Township, prior to the start of the April 2 House Vikings' stadium hearing. (Photo by T.W. Budig)

Vikings’ stadium bill moves in the Minnesota House

By Joni Astrup on April 4, 2012 at 8:47 am

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Minnesota House approves game and fish bill

By Joni Astrup on April 4, 2012 at 8:38 am

Don’t overlook success in teacher tenure debate

By Heidi Quanrud on March 23, 2012 at 10:10 am