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Email: jennifer.brooks@startribune.com

Jennifer Brooks covers politics for the Star Tribune.
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Grant deadline sets off flurry of applications

At least 90 communities vie for a $47.5 million pot of state money.

Updated: July 09, 2012, - 09:06 PM

Common Cause files complaint against Minnesota Majority

Lobbying related to voter ID legislation at heart of battle.

Updated: July 04, 2012, - 12:28 AM

Dayton asking for $108 million from feds for flood relief

The request covers 13 counties in northeastern Minnesota and three tribal areas inundated last week. Special legislative session likely in July or August, governor says.

Updated: June 29, 2012, - 09:51 PM

Legislators tour Duluth, prepare for aid session

'It was pretty devastating:' Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem

Updated: June 28, 2012, - 06:47 AM

Lobbying is a big business in Minnesota

Cities, counties, even park boards and school districts say they need to spend money to sway state funding.

Updated: June 25, 2012, - 10:01 PM

Builders get new set of rules for independent contractors

Thousands of construction workers sidestepped the old law.

Updated: June 18, 2012, - 09:05 PM

Racing board backs Canterbury Park-Mystic Lake Casino alliance

The sanctioned partnership between Mystic Lake and Canterbury Park leaves Running Aces harness track in Anoka County out in the cold.

Updated: June 14, 2012, - 10:35 AM

As hiring slumps, Obama presses jobs for veterans

Touring Honeywell plant in Golden Valley, he launched a new initiative.

Updated: June 01, 2012, - 09:05 PM

Build-ready projects? $47.5M in Minn. money up for grabs

State accepting applications for unused bonding money.

Updated: May 31, 2012, - 10:06 PM

ACLU petitions state high court to stop voter ID amendment

The American Civil Liberties Union wants the Minnesota Supreme Court to keep a proposed constitutional amendment requiring voters to present photo IDs off the November ballot.

Updated: May 31, 2012, - 07:17 AM