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August 20, 2016

Bridge a ‘shining example’ of neighborhood involvement

Originally published by Andrew Setterholm, Post-Bulletin A unique partnership between the Slatterly neighborhood and local governments led to the opening Friday of the Sixth Street Southeast Bridge. The $2.3 million project took about seven months to build and opened to traffic in December last year. With the help of the Slatterly Park Neighborhood Association and […]

June 23, 2016

Fears mount as another round of health premium hikes appears likely

Article Healthcare, Insurance

Originally published By Christopher Snowbeck, Star Tribune Policy fix urged for state’s individual market. Facing a 50 percent premium hike on health insurance, Brian Freeman and his wife decided to hold the line on monthly costs this year by switching health insurers and picking a plan with a lofty $13,000 deductible. Freeman’s not thrilled with […]

April 28, 2016

Nelson seeks to end last-minute lawmaking

Article, Media

Rochester Sen. Carla Nelson called on Senate leaders on Thursday to take steps to avoid last-minute lawmaking.

March 8, 2016

Opening Day of 2016 Minnesota Legislative Session

Article Legislature

Originally published By Raquel Hellman, KIMT.com ST. PAUL, Minn. – Tuesday was opening day of the 2016 Minnesota Legislative Session. “I think it’s always a very energetic day. You can feel the buzz within the building. It’s a little different not being within the State Capitol,” said Democratic State Sen. Dan Sparks, of Austin. This […]