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Details about Scott County bids for Amazon headquarters released
A Scott County group has released details on two sites that were submitted in the national competition to land Amazon’s second corporate headquarters – a move that comes as officials in Minnesota continue to keep the state’s overall bid private. ... Continue Reading
Politics, the Vikings, and the U.S. Bank Stadium pedestrian bridge
After having committed $498 million in taxpayer money to help build a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings, state and local officials faced a new issue: How could people be convinced that a multi-million-dollar bridge for pedestrian safety was not just another perk for the team? ... Continue Reading
The U honors the Hubbards, But With Complications
By February 2017, the letters were rolling in recommending that the University of Minnesota rename its journalism school after the Hubbard family, the radio and television pioneers who had created a media conglomerate centered around KSTP-TV. ... Continue Reading
SEC cited State of Minnesota for misstatements in bond offerings
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cited the State of Minnesota in 2016 for making “material misstatements” in the sale of municipal bonds. Minnesota was one of more than seventy public entities that were cited by the SEC – but just one of two states. ... Continue Reading
Financial Services Roundtable keeps Pawlenty connected to national politics, boosts income
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty stayed connected to the national political scene – and has made millions in compensation – in his role as the head of the Financial Services Roundtable. ... Continue Reading
MnDOT steps up oversight of drone use
State transportation officials have issued cease and desist orders and other warnings regarding unauthorized drone flights to a series of commercial users, ranging from Xcel Energy to Edina Realty. ... Continue Reading