MnDOT Releases Increased Funding Gap Projections for Roads
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.
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UPDATE: St. Cloud Bingo Emporium Closed, Looking for New Location
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.
![News @ Noon: DFL, GOP Agree Transportation Funding a Priority, Differ on How [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2011/09/road_construction_flickr_user_Kyle_May.jpg?w=980&q=75)
News @ Noon: DFL, GOP Agree Transportation Funding a Priority, Differ on How [AUDIO]
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.
New Act Introduced To Make Retirement Easier On MN Seniors
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.
![Waite Park Wants To Raise Sales Tax To Pay For More Police Officers [AUDIO, POLL]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2014/01/Waite-Park-City-Hall-Sign.png?w=980&q=75)
Waite Park Wants To Raise Sales Tax To Pay For More Police Officers [AUDIO, POLL]
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.
![News @ Noon: Senator Pederson Talks Budget, Bonding, Newspaper Ads [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2014/02/John-Pederson.jpg?w=980&q=75)
News @ Noon: Senator Pederson Talks Budget, Bonding, Newspaper Ads [AUDIO]
State Senator John Pederson of St. Cloud was in the WJON studio this (Friday) afternoon on the News @ Noon Show.
![St. Cloud Senator John Pederson Announces Run for Congress [VIDEO]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2013/07/john_pederson_630x420_svejkovsky1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
St. Cloud Senator John Pederson Announces Run for Congress [VIDEO]
Republican State Senator John Pederson is throwing his hat in the ring in hopes of replacing 6th District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann.
![Senator Pederson Votes in Favor of Medicaid Expansion, Employee Raise Bills [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2013/02/John-Pederson.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator Pederson Votes in Favor of Medicaid Expansion, Employee Raise Bills [AUDIO]
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.
![Senator Pederson Found Some Common Ground in Dayton’s Budget [AUDIO]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2011/09/john_pederson_250x200.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator Pederson Found Some Common Ground in Dayton’s Budget [AUDIO]
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.
Battle Over MN Legacy Dollars Heating Up Again
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