Mayoral candidates outline visions and hopes
Six people hope to become Red Wing’s next mayor, and just a few weeks before the special election they told some local residents why.The Republican Eagle, 05/25/2013
Bonding bill in question
The future of a public works borrowing bill to fund state Capitol work, roads and bridges and other projects including Red Wing’s river walk and Sheldon Theatre renovations is in question after it failed in the Minnesota House.The Republican Eagle, 05/19/2013
Same-sex issues, opposite sides pack Capitol
Hundreds of people on both sides of the same-sex marriage debate stood side by side throughout the Minnesota Capitol waiting for the House’s decision Thursday.The Republican Eagle, 05/12/2013
Data access case hits Supreme Court
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — The state Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case both sides say could have a significant impact on public data access. The case came before Minnesota’s highest court more than two years after Timberjay newspapers of Tower requested the details of a subcontract Johnson Controls had with Architectural Resources for construction work on St. Louis County schools.The Republican Eagle, 05/08/2013
Rallying for 'five and five'
Maple Lawn Nursing Home administrator Arlan Swanson said his organization is the biggest employer in Fulda, Minn., but he says his staff is struggling because he cannot give them raises after years of cuts and freezes in state funding.The Republican Eagle, 05/06/2013
Undocumented immigrants could get in-state tuition
Minnesota senators approved a plan that supporters say would bring the dream of attending college closer to reality for students like Deisy Rivera.The Republican Eagle, 05/05/2013
Musical features experienced cast
ST. PAUL – Minnesota senators approved a plan that supporters say would bring the dream of attending college closer to reality for students like Deisy Rivera.The Republican Eagle, 05/04/2013
House OKs higher education plan
Minnesota representatives approved increasing by $150 million spending on state colleges and universities.The Republican Eagle, 04/28/2013
Three tax routes face Minnesota lawmakers
Minnesota lawmakers now have three distinct tax proposals to consider with release of a Senate Democratic plan that includes an income tax hike, sales tax changes and property tax relief.The Republican Eagle, 04/25/2013
Hundreds rally for same-sex marriage
ST. PAUL — Many of the hundreds who rallied Thursday to support legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota said they think it can happen this year.The Republican Eagle, 04/20/2013
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