A new report by the Minnesota Department of Transportation is projecting an additional $3,800,000,000 funding shortfall for roads and bridges over a 20-year period.
The Bingo Emporium in St. Cloud has closed. The Bingo Emporium held their last bingo session at at 2820 1st Street South this past Saturday. Hall manager Bonnie Merkling says they lost their lease, because the building owner is taking over the space to expand his business.
Transportation funding continues to be a hot topic down at the State Capitol. On Monday Governor Mark Dayton unveiled his transportation plan, that includes a 6.5 percent sales tax on gas, and higher vehicle registration fees.
Senator John Pederson (R-St. Cloud) says an act introduced earlier this week would make it easier for seniors to stay in Minnesota and enjoy their retirement.
Crime in Waite Park is on the rise, putting a strain on the police department and the city's budget. To help with the issue, city leaders have convinced State Senator John Pederson of St. Cloud to introduce a bill that would raise the sales tax in Waite Park by a quarter cent.
A plan adding more than 35,000 people to government-subsidized health insurance rolls in Minnesota is headed to Governor Mark Dayton's Desk. The state Senate voted 45 to 22 yesterday (Thursday) to approve the Medicaid expansion.
Republican State Senator John Pederson of St. Cloud is critical of Governor Mark Dayton's budget proposal because it increases spending over the next biennium. However, Pederson says he found some things in Dayton's budget proposal that he could support.
The battle between Greater Minnesota and the Twin Cities over state funding for parks and trails is heating up again. At stake is about $40 million annually from Minnesota Legacy Amendment funds