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Examining Greater MSP
Greater MSP may be one of the most influential organizations in Minnesota. It is also largely unknown to the public, despite receiving substantial amounts of taxpayer money. And while Greater MSP has been praised by local governments for its participation in regional development projects, its exact role is not always clear. ... Continue Reading
Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee files financial report
The first financial report filed by the host committee shows that the non-profit organization had more than $744,000 in assets at the end of 2014, but also more than $891,000 in liabilities. ... Continue Reading
PRM looks at coach Jerry Kill contract amendments
Jerry Kill’s abrupt exit last fall as the head football coach at the University of Minnesota came as he was lauded for turning the program around, and after he struggled publicly with seizures caused by epilepsy. ... Continue Reading
Stillwater Bridge controversy lived on in MnDOT-commissioned book project
It all seemed simple enough. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) would pay $50,000 to have the Washington County Historical Society write “the complete story” of the iconic Stillwater Lift Bridge. But almost from the beginning nothing was simple. ... Continue Reading
Documents show controversy over Minnesota state auditor legislation
New documents show that Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and his staff were caught off guard in 2015 on what was one of the legislative session’s final surprises – the attempt to curtail the duties of the state auditor. ... Continue Reading
St. Paul district council report examines proposed soccer stadium
A key St. Paul neighborhood group, while remaining neutral on a Major League Soccer stadium being proposed in the city, said Wednesday that many residents remain concerned by a “lack of transparency and little public engagement” as city officials negotiate with the soccer team. ... Continue Reading