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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.
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Recent content from Baird Helgeson
Minnesota mayors urge change in state aid
They asked Gov. Dayton to help provide stability in their budgeting and prevent further cuts from the Legislature.
Updated: October 15, 2012, - 09:19 PM
Catholic Knights of Columbus battle for marriage measure
Catholic Knights of Columbus providing crucial manpower and money to pass the amendment.
Updated: October 15, 2012, - 07:21 AM
Minnesota gets $145M extra in tax revenue
Minnesota tax collections beat estimates by $145 million over the past three months as the strengthening economy caused consumer spending to rise.
Updated: October 10, 2012, - 09:05 PM
Canadian panelists say same-sex marriage there has had costs
Backers of Minnesota amendment invited speakers to seminar.
Updated: October 09, 2012, - 09:19 AM
Marriage amendment: The archbishop draws the line
Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt's opposition to same-sex marriage is cheered as obedience, challenged as overbearing.
Updated: October 07, 2012, - 08:44 AM
For top foe, marriage amendment fight is for freedom
Richard Carlbom, the campaign manager of Minnesotans United for All Families and guiding the “Vote No” forces, keeps his staffers and volunteers pumped up, and pulls in the cash, too.
Updated: October 05, 2012, - 07:33 AM
Marriage amendment ad battle kicks off
Group backing amendment releases its first TV advertisements.
Updated: October 02, 2012, - 06:19 AM
Candidates divorce themselves from marriage fight
Many legislative hopefuls steer clear of strong stands on proposed amendment also on the ballot.
Updated: October 01, 2012, - 06:25 AM
Minnesota Poll: Marriage vote splits state in two
While amendment is a dead heat, civil unions drawing strong support.
Updated: September 26, 2012, - 01:06 PM
Both sides in marriage fight appeal to faithful
As final campaign push begins, foes target Catholics with TV ad and archbishop speaks out at Capitol.
Updated: September 19, 2012, - 08:06 AM
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