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

Drugmaker Baxter International has big plans for Brooklyn Park plant

Baxter International is seeking subsidies for $300 million renovation in Brooklyn Park.

Updated: April 17, 2013, - 05:40 AM

DFL still a long way from deal on budget

DFL legislative leaders are trying to convey a sense of calm and harmony, but beneath the surface they are scrambling to piece together a budget deal.

Updated: April 14, 2013, - 07:55 PM

Senate DFLers revive sales tax on clothing, over-the-counter drugs

Proposals abandoned by Gov. Dayton find new life in the Senate DFL’s tax overhaul plan.

Updated: April 12, 2013, - 12:20 PM

4 Minnesota political parties call for gay marriage

Some Minnesota political party leaders are turning up pressure on legislators to legalize same-sex marriage in the state this year. “This...

Updated: April 10, 2013, - 08:23 PM

Minnesotans wrestle with gay marriage at Capitol, around state

As legislators decide on legalizing gay marriage, they listen intently to voters’ voices.

Updated: April 07, 2013, - 06:15 AM

Dayton says gambling regulators failed to make data sources clear

His administration says transparency was lacking in projections of e-pulltab revenues.

Updated: March 25, 2013, - 08:22 PM

Dayton takes his tax and spending proposals on the road

He told a friendly, feisty Duluth crowd that raising taxes on high earners and smokers makes sense. But other DFLers have other ideas.

Updated: March 21, 2013, - 05:35 AM

Minnesota House DFLers want temporary tax hike to repay schools

Their proposal would use the money taken from top 1 percent — those netting more than $500,000 — to repay...

Updated: March 19, 2013, - 11:59 PM

Dayton's chief of staff Tina Smith: Bridge-builder with a hammer

Tina Smith, “every Republican’s favorite Democrat,” moves easily among business leaders and DFL elite.

Updated: March 16, 2013, - 07:26 AM

Hotdish Politics: Minnesota legislator's remark about "gay lifestyle” causes stir

Minnesota Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen caused an outcry on the House floor Monday when he introduced a visiting friend who he...

Updated: March 11, 2013, - 07:36 PM

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