November 2005 - Story Archive

Capitol Views by T.W. Budig: Gov. Pawlenty's somberness catches national eye Posted 11/1/05

Gov. Pawlenty orders U.S. and state flags at half-staff Wednesday in honor of Rosa Parks Posted 11/1/05

National Governors Association names Arizona Gov. Napolitano, Minnesota Gov. Pawlenty to lead states in preparing for influenza Posted 11/1/05

MnDOT says drivers are ready to get behind the wheels of their snowplows Posted 11/1/05

MnDOT officials urge motorists to give snowplows room on the highway Posted 11/1/05

Capitol Notebook: Sierra Club officials stop at Capitol and make pitch for hybrid vehicles Posted 11/2/05

Blaine man, B. William Ekstrum, appointed to Tenth Judicial District bench Posted 11/3/05

Pawlenty and daughter narrowly missed by large wayward buck rambling near Capitol Posted 11/3/05

Pawlenty Administration officials say plans are in place to handle bird flu pandemic in Minnesota Posted 11/4/05

Kiffmeyer announces contract agreement with Nebraska firm for ballot-marking machines for disabled Posted 11/4/05

Gov. Pawlenty appoints former State Rep. Adolphson to Perpich Center Board Posted 11/7/05

Pawlenty's new state vehicle burns alternative fuel, E-85 Posted 11/8/05

Lee Buckley appointed by Gov. Pawlenty as Special Advisor on Faith and Community Service Initiatives Posted 11/9/05

Sixth District Democratic congressional candidate Mortensen steps out of race Posted 11/9/05

Minnesota's trade mission to China scheduled to depart Friday in light of terrorist warnings Posted 11/10/05

Sen. Dave Kleis elected mayor of St. Cloud; defeats incumbent Mayor John Ellenbecker Posted 11/10/05

Capitol Notebook: Senate Majority Leader Johnson gives Gov. Pawlenty C+ to B- grade Posted 11/10/05

Energy officials pledge not to disconnect service for low income people unable to pay bills Posted 11/10/05

Minnesota delegation embarks on historic mission to China Posted 11/11/05

Longtime Coon Rapids resident Thomas Dwyer heading to Washington, D.C. for aging conference Posted 11/14/05

Sen. Becky Lourey makes 2nd bid for governor's office Posted 11/16/05

Emergency lines better drawn in Minnesota, says local Homeland Security director Kris Eide Posted 11/17/05

Capitol Notebook: China moves into third place in countries purchasing Minnesota goods Posted 11/17/05

State, postal officials warn Minnesotans about secret shopper scam Posted 11/17/05

Capitol Notebook: DNR hydrologist/civil engineer Obi Sium to challenge Rep. Betty McCollum Posted 11/22/05

Minnesota DFLers propose inspections of ocean-going freighters possibly carrying non-native species Posted 11/23/05

Happy Thanksgiving!! One turkey will live to gobble another day Posted 11/23/05

Republican Amy Koch of Buffalo is District 19's new state senator Posted 11/28/05

Green Party activists exhibit individualism that is a hallmark of third parties Posted 11/28/05

Capitol Notebook: Gov. Pawlenty supports President Bush's recent call to strengthen country's borders Posted 11/29/05

Secretary of State Kiffmeyer finds tone of Legislative Auditor's recent report unduly harsh Posted 11/30/05

Minnesota's state budget forecast shows black, a $1 billion surplus Posted 11/30/05

State economy projected to add 3,000 jobs a month but still behind U.S. average Posted 11/30/05

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