Democrats complain the bill weakens wetland protections and the authority of the Pollution Control Agency. The bill's sponsor defends it, saying "it's not way over the top like it's accused of being."
The incident took place in Maplewood last week.
The Hopkins grad is the only freshman on the 15-player ballot.
The Gophers are under .500 for the first time this season.
The 73-year-old man was found dead at a home in rural Zumbro Falls.
The Timberwolves search for a power forward continues.
The former Twins pitcher is headed to Houston on a two-year deal.
David Shibata's body was found on Friday.
There have been no cases of the South African strain found in Minnesota.
Dutcher's contract has a buyout clause that could lead him to Minnesota.
An 18-year-old died in the incident.
The elderly woman is a resident of Belgrade, Minnesota.
The Minnesota House approved a tax bill that would freeze business property taxes and create several new tax breaks. Governor Dayton and other DFLers say the freeze will drive up the state's budget deficit in the next biennium. The tax breaks include incentives for investing in startup companies and hiring veterans.
After two short years of a Republican majority, the Minnesota Legislature is back in control of the Democrats, and GOP leaders said Wednesday they are mystified by what happened during Tuesday's general election.
Republicans say their amendments will strengthen the ethics bill authored by the Minnesota Democrat. Tim Walz is skeptical.
Democrats reintroduced the legislation on Monday.
Republicans say the plan would help attract businesses and create jobs, but Democrats say it would boost business profits on the backs of the poor and middle class. Senate Republicans have introduced their own version of the bill, but their plan does not include cuts to renters' refunds.
Before taking up the stadium bill, the Minnesota House authorized half a billion dollars for state-funded construction projects. It includes money for repairs at the University of Minnesota and at state colleges and universities; roads, bridges, and transit; and a downpayment on renovations of the state Capitol building. A minor league ballpark for the St. Paul Saints is among the projects that did not make it into the bill.
You Can Get BMTN Special Offers!
