Baird Helgeson

Reporter | Politics and government
Phone: 651-925-5044
Baird Helgeson covers all aspects of Minnesota politics, the state budget, the administration and state agencies.

Recent content from Baird Helgeson

Union showdown takes center stage at Minnesota Capitol

The Legislature’s final testy days became a battle on the most sweeping union expansion in Minnesota in recent history. Vocal...

Updated: May 19, 2013, - 12:30 AM

Minnesota borrowing proposal fails on mostly party-line vote

A frustrated House DFLer, Alice Hausman, said there is no time to salvage the proposal by Monday’s adjournment.

Updated: May 18, 2013, - 04:16 PM

PAC backs Minnesota's gay marriage coalition

Minnesotans United forms a group to raise money for the DFL and GOP legislators who cast yes votes.

Updated: May 15, 2013, - 09:45 PM

Minnesota says 'I do' to same-sex marriage; 7,000 witness signing

"You changed the course of history," Gov. Dayton said as Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage.

Updated: May 15, 2013, - 10:01 AM

Minn. poised to become 12th state to legalize gay marriage

The 37-30 vote came after a failed, last-ditch attempt by opponents to scuttle the measure. Only one Republican, Sen. Branden Petersen, joined a majority of DFL legislators.

Updated: May 14, 2013, - 09:59 AM

Minnesota budget deal: Tax hikes on high earners, tobacco

Revenue increases would boost school spending and fund a property tax relief plan. GOP responded with scorn.

Updated: May 13, 2013, - 08:20 AM

Minnesota gay marriage deal has roots in gun debate

Shelving gun bills helped complete a turnaround in just one session and set up Monday’s Senate vote.

Updated: May 11, 2013, - 11:53 PM

In historic vote, Minnesota House approves gay marriage bill 75-59

The measure passed with resounding DFL support and votes from four Republicans. The measure now goes to the Senate on Monday.

Updated: May 10, 2013, - 08:53 AM

Dayton working on new Vikings stadium funding plan

Dayton, legislative leaders target tax loopholes but not new casinos.

Updated: May 09, 2013, - 06:11 AM

Minnesota House set to vote on same-sex marriage today

Advocates on both sides continued to press legislators in preparation for Thursday’s vote.

Updated: May 09, 2013, - 05:50 AM

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