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Minnesota House Defeats Construction Projects Bill

The Associated Press — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:43:27 +0000

The Minnesota House has defeated an $800 million construction projects bill that failed to win a needed super-majority. The bill is a rare area where Republican held veto power. Because it involves long-term state debt, it required 81 votes to pass.

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Without Bonding Bill, Delays Expected For New Sauk River Park [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:40:25 +0000

Without a new bonding bill, the City of Sartell will need to delay the land purchase for the new Sauk River Park and Nature Area.

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St. Cloud Convention Center Included in Dayton's Bonding Plan

The Associated Press — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:21:55 +0000

A $109 million commitment to Capitol preservation is the biggest element of Gov. Mark Dayton plan for Minnesota-financed construction projects. His wish list outlined Monday also includes substantial funding for new labs at public universities, a new building on the Minneapolis Veterans Home campus and civic center improvements in Mankato, Rochester and St. Cloud.

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Dayton to Outline Construction Project Wish List

The Associated Press — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:53:58 +0000

State Capitol repairs, civic center expansions and veterans home upgrades are all expected to have a place in Gov. Mark Dayton's plan for Minnesota-financed construction projects. Dayton has dropped those hints and others ahead of Monday's official release of his wish list. He has said he would press for $750 million in state borrowing.

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River's Edge Funding Likely in Next Bonding Bill

The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:50:55 +0000

The Minnesota governor previewed elements of his roughly $750 million bonding proposal - which could include money for the River's Edge Convention Center.

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Key Lawmaker Wants Robust Minnesota Construction Bill

The Associated Press — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:49:56 +0000

A key Democratic lawmaker says within the next two weeks she will release a "robust" plan to borrow for public-purpose construction projects around Minnesota. House Capital Investment Committee Chairwoman Alice Hausman says her proposal will exceed the roughly $500 million plan Gov. Mark Dayton has suggested he will recommend.

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Dayton Signs Bonding Bill

The Associated Press — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:49:16 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton has signed a nearly $500 million public works package that includes money for college buildings, flood prevention and local roads and bridges. Dayton had wanted more projects as a boost to Minnesota's construction industry, but he said the bill was better than nothing as he signed it Friday.

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College Auto Body, Truck Programs Getting an Overhaul [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:26:21 +0000

Calling it a "big deal" for Central Minnesota, officials at the St. Cloud Technical and Community College are excited to get started on renovations to their Auto Body and Medium-Heavy Truck Programs. The school received $4 million in bonding money passed by the State Legislature this week.

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St. Cloud Prison Shut Out of Bonding Bill [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:31:49 +0000

The State Legislature has passed a $500 million bonding bill, with no money allocated for the St. Cloud prison. The Department of Corrections spokesman John Schadl says they had requested $30 million for upgrades to the prisoner intake system.

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House, Senate Pass Bonding Bill, Possible Money for Convention Center

Jim Maurice — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:17:26 +0000

The Minnesota House overwhelmingly passed the $496 million state bonding bill this (Monday) afternoon. And, although it doesn't specifically list the River's Edge Convention Center in the bill, the door has been left open for some state funding.

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River's Edge Left out of Bonding Bill [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:03:55 +0000

St. Cloud lawmakers say they are disappointed money for the River's Edge Convention Center has been left out of the bonding bill. State Representative King Banaian says St. Cloud was promised that money.

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Lindbergh Site Hoping for State Bonding Money [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:31:18 +0000

Little Falls officials hope state bonding money for the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic site will fly this legislative session. Site manager Charlie Pautler says they're requesting $650,000, which is part of the Minnesota Historical Society's larger request of over $7.3 million.

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Kleis Still Hopeful for Full Bonding Request to Complete Convention Center

Lee Voss — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:29:17 +0000

We told you the Minnesota House of Representatives included $1-million for the River's Edge Convention Center in its bonding bill proposal. But, it's well short of the $10.1-million the city of St. Cloud is seeking to complete the project.

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$1 Million for Convention Center in House Bonding Bill [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:54:18 +0000

The State House has included the River's Edge Convention Center in it's bonding bill -- sort of. The city was asking for $10.1 million to build a parking ramp adjacent to the facility. However, the House only included $1 million for the project.

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Convention Center, Prison in Dayton's Bonding Proposal [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:36:29 +0000

The next phase of the River's Edge Convention Center has been included in Governor Mark Dayton's bonding proposal. Money to upgrade the St. Cloud prison has been included in Governor Dayton's bonding proposal.

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Dayton to Release Construction Project Wish-List

The Associated Press — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:13:42 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton plans to unveil a list of construction projects he'll ask the Legislature to pay for using proceeds from the sale of state bonds.

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River's Edge is Done, Sort Of [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:54:42 +0000

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held last (Thursday) night for the new River's Edge Convention Center. However, that doesn't mean the facility is done.

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SCSU Gets $42 Million, Civic Center Gets Nothing In Latest Bonding Bill

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:45:58 +0000

The Minnesota Legislature has approved $498 million in state borrowing for construction projects including $131 million for the Minnesota Colleges and University system and another $88 million for University of Minnesota campuses.

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St. Cloud Leaders Want Civic Center, SCSU Included In Planned Bonding Bill

Jim Maurice — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:20:26 +0000

It's expected that a $500 million bonding bill will be part of the deal struck between Governor Mark Dayton and Republican Legislative Leaders. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says he expects St. Cloud to get some of that money for the Civic Center parking ramp.

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St. Cloud Mayor Kleis Holding Out Hope For A Last Minute Bonding Bill

Jim Maurice — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:12:25 +0000

With just hours left in this year's state legislative session, it doesn't look like there will be a bonding bill this year. However, St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis hasn't given-up hope. Kleis says he still believes a bonding bill could be part of the budget balancing solution during a special session.

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