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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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Hot Dish Politics: State government is shedding jobs

A snapshot of the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2012 shows that Minnesota state government cut 863 positions -- more than 2 percent of the workforce -- according to the latest state data.

Updated: August 04, 2012, - 07:05 PM

Minn. Supreme Court justices get an earful in amendment titles fight

State Supreme Court pressed both sides in dispute over names of proposed constitutional amendments on photo ID, gay marriage.

Updated: July 31, 2012, - 11:05 PM

State Republican Party fined $30,000 over recount

The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board found a party awash in sloppy bookkeeping, "out of control" spending and a former chairman who tried to skirt the law.

Updated: July 14, 2012, - 01:29 PM

Thomson Reuters' local execs say 'no' on marriage amendment

In a letter to workers, Thomson Reuters executives said ban would "limit our ability" to recruit and keep top talent.

Updated: July 13, 2012, - 08:39 PM

Marriage amendment allies rewrite playbook

Supporters have launched a more aggressive effort in Minnesota than campaigns in other states, particularly targeting General Mills.

Updated: July 01, 2012, - 07:41 AM

New ballot language starts a new fight over marriage amendment

Proponents say secretary of state overstepped bounds.

Updated: June 29, 2012, - 08:57 AM

Marriage amendment foes turn up the volume

The Minnesota group aiming to defeat the proposed same-sex marriage ban was loud and proud at the Twin Cities Pride festival.

Updated: June 23, 2012, - 10:47 PM

Marriage battle stokes fundraising

In a surprising show of fundraising force, the two sides fighting over a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage raised a total of $4.5 million since January

Updated: June 20, 2012, - 03:40 PM

Rural vote crucial in battle over gay marriage

Other states have seen a sharp urban-rural divide on amendments, and activists on both sides are deploying their resources to all points of Minnesota.

Updated: June 17, 2012, - 06:21 AM