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Public invited to comment on state’s 20-year transportation plan

May 18, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public and transportation stakeholders to learn about the upcoming draft of the Minnesota 20-year State Highway Investment Plan. Continue Reading

New study released about city-owned liquor stores

April 1, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the
2011 Analysis of Municipal Liquor Store Operations. The report provides
comparative data on liquor operations owned and operated by Minnesota
cities. Continue Reading

Interested in serving on new health insurance exchange? Apply now

March 21, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Governor Mark Dayton announced today that the board for MNSure, Minnesota’s health insurance exchange, will be appointed. Continue Reading

Minimum wage earners must work 89 hours per week to afford modest apartment

March 17, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

According to a national report released last week, a minimum wage earner in Minnesota would have to work 89 hours per week or hold 2.2 full time jobs — to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. Of the twelve states in the Midwest, Minnesota has ranked the worst for affordability for minimum wage workers for three consecutive years. Continue Reading

Law enforcement plans ‘a wee bit’ of extra DWI enforcement this weekend

March 16, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Partygoers are reminded to plan ahead for a sober ride this St. Patrick’s Day weekend as several law enforcement agencies around the state will be adding extra DWI patrols on the roads to prevent alcohol-related crashes. Continue Reading

Cities relying more on property taxes, says new report

March 7, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

State Auditor Rebecca Otto today released the Minnesota City Finances Report. Continue Reading

State gains 12,100 jobs in January

March 5, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

Minnesota employers added 12,100 jobs in January, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Continue Reading

Minnesota Department of Revenue revamps e-Services system

March 4, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

After months of gathering feedback, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is unveiling new, improved enhancements to its e-Services system. Continue Reading

Minnesota News Roundup: Round one of storm today, Round two overnight into tomorrow

March 4, 2013 in Pierce County Herald

Another winter storm is moving into central and southern Minnesota, and forecasters say it will pack a one-two punch. Continue Reading

Report examines tax increment financing in Minnesota

February 11, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press

The total number of TIF districts certified in 2011 increased by 72
percent compared to 2010. The number of economic development districts
certified increased from 12 to 33. Continue Reading