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Tuition Freeze Provides Help For Students [AUDIO]

Adam Ulbricht — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:36:00 +0000

College students in Minnesota will be getting a temporary break as lawmakers recently passed a tuition freeze for all MnSCU schools and the University of Minnesota.

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Top 5 at 7:45; 5 Voices That Arn't Commanding

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:53:13 +0000

WJON's Top 5 at 7:45 takes a look at the 5 voices that don't meet the requirements of a recent Wall Street Journal study on commanding leaders.

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Group Urges Dayton to Raise Gas Tax, Tab Fees

The Associated Press — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:20:25 +0000

A transportation group created by Gov. Mark Dayton is calling for higher gas taxes and other fees and taxes to raise at least $50 billion more than current funding levels for roads and transit over the next two decades.

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Governor Dayton Threatens to Nix Vikings Stadium

Jay Caldwell — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:32:55 +0000

The Vikings stadium could be in some trouble. According to Mike Florio of Profootballtalk.com Governor Mark Dayton isn't happy with the Vikings to 2 reasons. One is the Vikings willingness to play home games in London while the Stadium is being constructed and two because the Vikings are planning to raise their portion of the team's contribution toward the stadium by raising season-ticket costs with seat lisencing fees.

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Dayton Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Colorado Victims

Abby Faulkner — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:55:19 +0000

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is ordering flags lowered to half-staff to honor victims of the Colorado movie theater massacre.

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Governor Dayton Proposes Tax Credit to Business for Hiring

The Associated Press — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:52:22 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton and legislative Democrats want to give Minnesota businesses a $3,000 tax credit for each unemployed person, veteran or recent college graduate that they hire as a way to push down the state's unemployment rate.

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Obama Declares Major Disaster In Stearns, Other Counties

The Associated Press — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:21:42 +0000

President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Minnesota after severe storms, tornadoes and flooding earlier this month. Gov. Mark Dayton says the declaration covers 14 counties and one tribe.

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Governor Dayton Comes To Apollo High School, Talks Shutdown with Residents [VIDEO]‬‏

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:50:11 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton made at a stop at Apollo High School in St. Cloud this morning and participated in a town-hall style meeting.

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Gottwalt To Dayton – Hold Meetings In St. Cloud [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:08:32 +0000

Talks between Governor Mark Dayton and Republican Legislative leaders have been few and far between, since the state government shutdown began. When the two sides finally do meet face-to-face again that might happen here in St. Cloud.

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Another Day, No Deal At Capitol To Avert Shutdown

Lee Voss — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:22:31 +0000

Governor Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders met briefly but did not reach a budget deal with a government shutdown now only four days away. Dayton, House Speaker Kurt Zellers and Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch met privately for less than an hour Monday. Afterward the three appeared before the press together and say they're still hopeful of a deal that could head off a July 1 shutdown.

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Republican Leaders Renew Demand For Special Session

The Associated Press — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:54:46 +0000

Republican legislative leaders are renewing their demand that Gov. Mark Dayton call a special session to pass budget bills that would prevent - or at least soften the pain of - a government shutdown in four days.

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Dayton, GOP Meet For Second Day Of Budget Talks

The Associated Press — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 13:03:58 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders will spend a summer Saturday behind closed doors trying to head off a state government shutdown that would hit in less than a week if they can't agree on a budget.

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Governor Dayton To Appeal Feds' Denial Of Minnesota Tornado Aid

The Associated Press — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:47:04 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton says he will appeal the federal government's denial of disaster aid for homeowners, renters and businesses contending with damage from last month's deadly Minneapolis tornado. Dayton said Monday that Minnesota's top emergency official, Kris Eide, will try to reverse the decision from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Dayton Orders More Disclosure From Health Plans

Lee Voss — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:55:38 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton is ordering competitive bidding and a new level of financial disclosure from Minnesota health plans as he seeks to save money on $3 billion worth of state contracts. It requires regular audits of health plans and a yearly report detailing their finances. Dayton is also establishing a website to showcase financial information about the plans.

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Dayton: No Gambling In Minnesota Budget Proposal

Lee Voss — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:03:08 +0000

Gov. Mark Dayton says he doesn't expect to include new gambling dollars in the state budget he will present in two weeks.

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