Politics-DNU

House Speaker advocates long-term budget outlook

Published March 2, 2009

University Regent also calls for long-term financial planning on campus.

Coleman’s double-count witness returns to stand

Published March 2, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) âÄî A Minneapolis poll worker who Republican Norm Coleman considers crucial to his claim that some votes were double counted is back on the witness stand. The testimony of...

Students lobby through new program

Published March 1, 2009

In its first year, the Legislative Certificate Program lobbies on behalf of students at the Capitol.

Eventful day ends week 5 of Sen. trial

Published February 27, 2009

Franken's legal team is expected to begin its argument early next week.

Duluth resists clerk testifying in Senate trial

Published February 27, 2009

Jeff Cox was subpoenaed by Democrat Al Franken, but Duluth is contesting the subpoena.

Civil suits filed over RNC police tactics

Published February 26, 2009

Lawsuits were filed against St. Paul, Minneapolis and the St. Paul Police Department

A ‘slippery’ problem: missing Dinkytown ballots discussed

Published February 26, 2009

For the first time, Coleman attorneys concede they exist, but now the court has to decide if they should be counted.

Judges reverse ruling tossing Minn. Senate witness

Published February 26, 2009

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) âÄî Republican Norm Coleman caught a break Thursday in his Minnesota Senate election trial related to his allegation that some Minneapolis residents got two votes. The three...