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    February 16, 2019
    For the first time chronic wasting disease was found in a wild deer in Crow Wing County. Forum News Service file photo
    CWD found in wild deer in Crow Wing County
    The Department of Natural Resources confirmed chronic wasting disease in a wild deer in Crow Wing County. This test result marks the first time...
    sports/outdoorsFebruary 16, 2019 - 10:00am
    February 15, 2019
    "The Progress of the State" statue, better known as the Quadriga, stands at the base of the Minnesota Capitol dome in this file photo. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    How Minnesota spends your money, and the hurdles facing a new budget deal
    ST. PAUL - It’s the thing Minnesota Republicans and Democrats have to agree on — eventually. Crafting a new, two-year state budget is lawmakers’...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 15, 2019 - 5:56pm
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, told reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, that he'd meet with stakeholders before announcing whether he'd drop an appeal blocking the Enbridge Line 3 project. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz takes first 'test' with Line 3 decision, MNLARS failures exposed
    ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz's administration took its first real "test" this week as it issued an announcement saying it would petition for reconsideration...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 15, 2019 - 2:27pm
    White tail deer are expected to multiply fast as Minnesota's climate alters. Warmer winters means less snow, which means they will be able to forage for food more easily. Forum News Service file photo
    Chronic wasting disease reported near Brainerd; Walz proposes $4.6M for rapid response
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Friday, Feb. 15, requested $4.6 million to fight the spread of chronic wasting disease, a deadly neurological...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 15, 2019 - 1:11pm
    February 14, 2019
    Failures, flawed decisions spurred problems with MNLARS launch, report says
    ST. PAUL -- A series of failures and flawed decisions at nearly every step of the rollout of the state's computer system used to get vehicle...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 14, 2019 - 12:59pm
    Legislators respond to governor's Line 3 appeal
    Gov. Tim Walz's decision Tuesday, Feb. 12, to renew an appeal of the Line 3 oil pipeline by former Gov. Mark Dayton's Department of Commerce prompted responses from local legislators. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved a certificate of need, and a contentious...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 14, 2019 - 4:30am
    February 12, 2019
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, told reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, that he'd meet with stakeholders before announcing whether he'd drop an appeal blocking the Enbridge Line 3 project. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Line 3: Here's what people are saying about Walz's decision to continue appeal
    ST. PAUL - Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced that his administration would petition the Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its certificate...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 12, 2019 - 9:11am
    Walz administration to petition for reconsideration, let Line 3 pipeline appeal advance
    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Commerce will continue to appeal Enbridge Energy’s proposed Line 3 oil pipeline, Gov. Tim Walz announced...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 12, 2019 - 8:38am
    February 11, 2019
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, told reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, that he'd meet with stakeholders before announcing whether he'd drop an appeal blocking the Enbridge Line 3 project. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz tightlipped as Line 3 decision deadline looms
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will have to decide by Tuesday whether to call for the reconsideration of an appeal blocking the construction...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 11, 2019 - 1:25pm
    House Speaker Melissa Hortman, left, Gov. Tim Walz, center, and Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, right, introduce new deadlines for finance bills at the Capitol on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
    Minnesota governor, legislative leaders set deadlines to finish nearly $50 billion budget
    ST. PAUL -- The leaders of Minnesota's divided Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz on Monday, Feb. 11, set public deadlines for writing a nearly $47...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 11, 2019 - 12:22pm
    Area legislators urge Walz to support Line 3, drop legal challenges
    On Friday, 76 legislators from the Minnesota House and Senate sent a bipartisan letter to Gov. Tim Walz urging support for the Line 3 replacement...
    newsFebruary 11, 2019 - 5:00am
    February 7, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks with reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, after a conference call with opioid manufacturers and distributors. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz asks lawmakers for $15.7 million to fix MNLARS, sets up council on IT
    ST. PAUL -- Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, Feb. 7, announced that he'd ask the Legislature for $15.7 million to help fix the state's struggling vehicle...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 7, 2019 - 1:42pm
    February 6, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks with members of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in St. Paul. Dana Ferguson / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    Court starts countdown for Walz to decide on Line 3 pipeline construction
    ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Feb. 5, dismissed an appeal blocking the construction of the Enbridge Energy Line 3 oil...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 6, 2019 - 1:52pm
    February 5, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks with reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, after a conference call with opioid manufacturers and distributors. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz warns opioid manufacturers not to repeat 'lobbying blitz' on treatment bill
    ST. PAUL — A proposal to make opioid manufacturers and distributors pay $20 million a year to help Minnesotans dealing with painkiller addiction...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 5, 2019 - 3:45pm
    January 31, 2019
    Moorhead Area Public Schools is among several Minnesota districts on Thursday, Jan. 31, that started two hours late. Forum News Service file photo
    Walz: Minnesota schools get a pass on instruction-time thresholds due to the cold weather
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota schools will not be punished if they fall short of the state’s instruction time laws because of this week’s dangerous...
    news/educationJanuary 31, 2019 - 10:59am
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