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Baird Helgeson

Reporter | Politics and government

Phone: 651-925-5044

Email: baird.helgeson@startribune.com

Baird Helgeson covers all aspects of Minnesota politics, the state budget, the administration and state agencies.
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GOP operative Tiedeman, wife hurt in crash

The couple was reported to be in the intensive care unit at Hennepin County Medical Center Sunday night.

Updated: March 05, 2012, - 12:12 PM

Gov. Dayton's crucial days may lie just ahead

Any second term likely hinges on his persuasive powers at the Capitol.

Updated: March 05, 2012, - 08:30 AM

Rosy budget forecast due today doesn't solve everything

Any surplus must first replenish budget reserves and repay schools, state officials say ahead of Wednesday's forecast.

Updated: February 29, 2012, - 06:01 AM

Senate: Deadly force OK anywhere

The measure, passed 40-23 by the GOP-led Senate after hours of tense debate, would allow Minnesotans in dangerous situations to shoot to kill, whether they are in a car, at a campground or on a boat.

Updated: February 24, 2012, - 06:24 AM

Lawmakers scramble after map release

Minnesota lawmakers scrambled to identify their new districts after redrawn maps shook up the political landscape.

Updated: February 22, 2012, - 05:34 AM

Rep. Steve Drazkowski aims for a hunters' tax holiday

GOP legislator wants to use tax money collected from Web retailers to fund sales tax break on guns, ammo, gear.

Updated: February 22, 2012, - 12:10 AM

Internet retail tax puts state GOP in a bind

Republicans oppose more taxes but don't want Amazon to hurt local firms such as Target and Best Buy.

Updated: February 18, 2012, - 09:11 PM

GOP wants to phase out business property taxes

In a move designed to stoke the state's fragile economic recovery, Minnesota Republican legislators are pushing hard on a proposal to phase out statewide business property taxes, largely by reducing a rebate to renters.

Updated: February 14, 2012, - 09:30 PM