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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Dayton officials seek up to $20 million for Mille Lacs

Dayton officials seek up to $20 million for Mille Lacs

Some legislators studying the walleye drop-off on Lake Mille Lacs were skeptical of the need for a special session as the only way to approve aid for resort owners. And they had pointed questions for DNR officials.
by Tom Scheck

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Walker, Trump, Bush lead Minnesota GOP presidential bid

A new poll finds Scott Walker, Donald Trump and Jeb Bush are running closely among Minnesota Republicans. Minnesota Democrats favor Hillary Clinton, who has 50 percent support. Bernie Sanders has 32 percent.
by Tom Scheck

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Daily Digest: DNR on the hook?

Five stories to start your Tuesday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Dayton names Sertich to Vikings stadium panel

Gov. Mark Dayton has chosen former House DFL Majority Leader Tony Sertich to serve on the board of the group overseeing construction of the new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton: Dark day as MN shuts Mille Lacs walleye season

Dayton: Dark day as MN shuts Mille Lacs walleye season

Gov. Mark Dayton still wants a special legislative session soon to help resort owners and other businesses around Mille Lacs now that the state is closing the lake's walleye season tonight.
by Tom Scheck

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The Daily Digest: Five stories

Some stories in the news that you really should read.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Commerce Department seeks $245,000 from non-profit

A Department audit of Community Action of Minneapolis found misspending. Meanwhile, a Legislative Auditor's review found the Commerce Department acted appropriately in its oversight of the nonprofit.
by Tom Scheck

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Test scores prompt state lawmakers to plan hearings

The education committee chairs in the Minnesota House and Senate are planning to hold hearings on the state’s persistent achievement gap in schools, which was again highlighted in the latest round of statewide testing.
by Tim Pugmire

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