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Franson proposes bill to block union efforts
State Rep. Mary Franson is trying to head off new unionization efforts with a proposal to block groups from forcing independent contractors to join a union. Updated 11:33 AM
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- Republican leaders oppose new social studies standards
- Both sides prepare for marriage battle at Minnesota Capitol
- Minn. seeks to dismiss anti-abortion lawsuit
- Same-sex marriage opponents plot legislative strategy
- NJ man accused of threatening Bachmann, public officials
- Penny, Frenzel offer insider view of fiscal cliff talks
- DFL Party director arrested on DWI
- Panel urges more cops in Capitol area
- Dayton defends gun laws as debate rages nationally
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Legislators have questions for Minnesota Orchestra officials
Some DFL legislators want to know if Minnesota Orchestra officials misled lawmakers about the organization's financial health.
Updated 9:49 PM
- Republican leaders oppose new social studies standards
- Both sides prepare for marriage battle at Minnesota Capitol
- Which Wile E. Coyote cliff?
- Rep. Franson offers proposal to limit unionization
- Rep. Terry Morrow of St. Peter will step down to take new job
- Fergus Falls band to march in Obama's inaugural parade
- Ellison vows not to budge on entitlements in fiscal cliff
- Same-sex marriage opponents plot legislative strategy
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Obama is Time's 'Person of the Year'
President Barack Obama has been named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" for 2012. Updated Dec. 19, 2012
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- Minnesota Constitution: Read the state Constitution.
- Mark Dayton: Official website of the Governor's office.
- State agencies: Official website of Minnesota public agencies.
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Mystery Santa sews stockings, sows joy
Kathy Schlueter, Sauk Rapids' one-woman philanthropy, donates thousands of stockings stuffed with candy and toys each year.
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