February 18, 1998 - Minneapolis and St. Paul city employees are a step closer to being able to live wherever they choose. A legislative committee has approved a bill that would end those two cities' requirements that employees live in the city. Minnesota Public Radio's Eric Jansen reports from the state capitol.
February 13, 1998 - A bill to allow wolf-hunting in Minnesota has died in the state Legislature, but proponents say the idea is still very much alive. Minnesota Public Radios Eric Jansen reports from the Capitol.
February 12, 1998 - A moratorium on building large new feedlots is all but dead in the state legislature. The moratorium's defeat in a Senate committee last night hints at a coming showdown between the Senate and House over regulation of hog farms and other livestock facilities. Minnesota Public Radio's Eric Jansen reports from the Capitol.
February 10, 1998 - Lawmakers at the State Capitol are considering legislation that would limit huge livestock lots in Minnesota. The feedlots debate is one of the most controversial issues facing rural Minnesota. From the capitol, Minnesota Public Radio's Eric Jansen reports.
February 4, 1998 - Governor Carlson delivered his final state of the state speech today and in it, outlined some of his dreams for the future. Lawmakers say the price tag for the legacy Carlson hopes to leave may be too high. From the capitol, Minnesota Public Radio's Eric Jansen reports: Politicians of both major parties agree Governor Carlsons noon-hour speech was strong. DFL Senator Doug Johnson has been a frequent critic of the Republican governor but today:
January 30, 1998 - A group of rural lawmakers says Minnesota needs more feedlots, not fewer. They've drafted legislation to make it easier to build new feedlots or expand existing operations, even as debate continues over a proposed feedlot moratorium. From the state capitol, Minnesota Public Radios's Eric Jansen reports.
January 29, 1998 - A state lawmaker says Minnesota should get rid of some of its tobacco investments and redirect the money to a fund that helps small Minnesota technology firms. The bill will be heard in committee this morning. MPR's Eric Jansen reports from the Capitol.