The Minnesota Daily

In first debate, 20 candidates square off

by Mackenzie Martin
Published January 28, 2010

Gubernatorial candidates discussed issues including the state budget, health care and education.

Campaign for the Capitol

by James Nord
Published January 28, 2010

R.T. Rybak has announced his candidacy for the 2010 gubernatorial race.

Senator: medical marijuana might not come up this session

by Kyle Potter
Published January 28, 2010

Steve Murphy is still deciding whether to try to pass the bill again this year.

Johnson under scrutiny over campaign funds

by James Nord
Published January 27, 2010

Minneapolis City Council President Barbara Johnson is awaiting judgment after an administrative hearing Tuesday evaluated accusations that she misused campaign funds.

Bruininks appeals to Legislature for funds

by Raghav Mehta
Published January 27, 2010

Accompanied by students and faculty, Bruininks outlined the University’s requests at the state Capitol.

Pawlenty proposes $130 million for U

by Mackenzie Martin
Published January 17, 2010

The governor announced his recommendations for U funding in the state bonding bill proposal Friday.

Minn. state senator resigning to lead racino push

Published December 8, 2009

Longtime state Sen. Dick Day will leave the Minnesota Senate on Jan. 8 after 19 years.

Minnesota may face $1.2 billion budget deficit by 2011

by Mackenzie Martin
Published December 3, 2009

High unemployment rates are mostly to blame for the deficit.

Students react to US troop surge

by Taryn Wobbema
Published December 2, 2009

Some students said they want to trust Obama but don’t like the war.

Obama orders 30,000-troop boost

Published December 1, 2009

Obama balanced the troop buildup in Afghanistan with a withdrawal pledge.

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