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The Democratic senator represented South St. Paul in the Legislature for more than four decades
Read More »Poll: Should paid sick leave be tackled city-by-city or by the Legislature?
To some, a city-by-city approach on sick leave makes little sense and even invites businesses to pick up roots in one community for a neighboring ...
Read More »Memorable images of 2015
Capturing the ins and outs and comings and goings over the past 12 months was Capitol Report staff photographer Bill Klotz, whose sharp eye produced ...
Read More »Capitol Report will have new owner
New York-based New Media Investment Group said Friday it has an agreement to purchase the Business Information Division of Dolan LLC, the Minneapolis-based parent of ...
Read More »What do PIM readers think about a transportation sales tax hike?
We asked readers if they'd support a half-cent sales tax hike in the Twin Cities to pay for transit improvements and build-outs?
Read More »Final moving days at the Capitol
Below is a gallery of images from the Capitol as workers start preparing to start renovating the interior: [portfolio_slideshow]
Read More »Prosperity on hiatus
Construction crews used a crane to remove the Charioteer from the Capitol portico statue.
Read More »Leaders in Public Policy 2014
More than 230 people attended the Politics in Minnesota/Capitol Report Leaders in Public Policy awards celebration at the Saint Paul Hotel on July 17.
Read More »The Dolan Company selects new CEO
Mark A. McEachen, 56, replaces James P. Dolan, who stepped down after The Dolan Company announced in March that it would seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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