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Aug 7, 2015

County OKs more money for 66th Street project

Hennepin County faces higher property-acquisition costs to help make the street more accommodating for bicyclists and pedestrians.

May 8, 2015

7 projects win transit-oriented development funding

Hennepin County rescinded a $300,000 grant for Ackerberg’s MoZaic East.

Jan 23, 2012

Appeals Court: State Defense of Marriage Act constitutional — for now

The ruling said the lower court erred in not fully considering all of the constitutional arguments and ordered a fuller review of the lawsuit's claim that DOMA violates rights to due process, freedom of association and equal protection.

Nov 16, 2011

Hennepin County and Minneapolis still largely on sidelines in stadium push

With a host of issues like light rail ridership and civic pride on the line, Hennepin County officials are keeping their powder dry in the event that they can find an opening to advance a Minnesota Vikings stadium plan.

Oct 14, 2011

Stadium wars: Here comes Minneapolis

Since Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration unveiled its analysis of the risks associated with the proposed Minnesota Vikings stadium site in Arden Hills on Wednesday, opinion has varied as to whether it dealt a fatal blow to the Ramsey County/Vikings plan.

Aug 30, 2011

Former DFL House Speaker up for Hennepin County judgeship

Carruthers, who's name was forwarded on to Gov. Mark Dayton's office for the job this week, served in the Minnesota House from 1987 until 2000, leading the chamber as House Speaker from 1997 to 1998.

Aug 24, 2011

Minnesota counties to pay larger share of sex offender program costs

The cost of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program has grown dramatically in recent years. In 2004 the program for detaining the state’s most dangerous sex offenders cost just $20.4 million. By 2012 that figure is projected to rise above $70 million.

Jun 6, 2011

E-filing in Hennepin and Ramsey Court

What you should know about e-filing

Oct 12, 2010

Kathy Kardell to leave Minnesota Management and Budget

Kathy Kardell, the assistant commissioner for treasury at the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget, is leaving the agency to take a new job with Hennepin County.

Feb 24, 2010

Existing facilities could be exempted from garbage burning, landfill gas ban

Following last week’s introduction of a bill that would scrap municipal garbage burning and landfill gas as renewable energy sources, the chair of a Minnesota House of Representatives panel said existing burners may be exempted from a proposed ban.

Jun 2, 2009

LGA, unallotment and property taxes

The planned 66th Street reconstruction in Richfield is going up in price, as Hennepin County faces higher property-acquisition costs to help make the street more accommodating for bicyclists and pedestrians. The County Board this week approved a $7 million budget increase for right-of-way acquisition related to the project, which will replace utilities and rebuild 66th ...

Jun 2, 2009

LGA, unallotment and property taxes

The planned 66th Street reconstruction in Richfield is going up in price, as Hennepin County faces higher property-acquisition costs to help make the street more accommodating for bicyclists and pedestrians. The County Board this week approved a $7 million budget increase for right-of-way acquisition related to the project, which will replace utilities and rebuild 66th ...

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