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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
As hiring slumps, Obama presses jobs for veterans
Touring Honeywell plant in Golden Valley, he launched a new initiative.
Updated: June 01, 2012, - 09:05 PM
State approves mineral exploration on 22,000 acres near Ely
Mining rights for 22,000 acres Up North were debated for a year.
Updated: May 31, 2012, - 10:59 PM
Dayton gets last word as he vetoes reworked GOP tax cuts
Some had hoped he'd sign bill as thanks for GOP stadium support.
Updated: May 15, 2012, - 08:01 AM
Rukavina says farewell to House
The champion of the Iron Range cited a 'changing atmosphere at the Capitol.'
Updated: May 11, 2012, - 08:01 PM
No. 11: After years of dealing and debate, Vikings get biggest win
Senate's stadium bill OK ended string of long nights, closed-door dealing.
Updated: May 11, 2012, - 01:07 PM
Senate approves Vikings stadium with a raft of changes, differences
The bill now goes to a House-Senate conference committee today to resolve differences.
Updated: May 09, 2012, - 10:52 AM
After daylong drama, House OKs stadium; Vikings would pay more
The approval came after a day of high drama and a weekend of intense lobbying. But the amended plan changes the funding amounts, seeking more from the Vikings.
Updated: May 08, 2012, - 10:59 AM
After months of wrangling, projects bill moves forward
A burst of end-of-session activity pushed a bill packed with $566 million worth of construction and development projects through the Minnesota House and Senate on Monday.
Updated: May 08, 2012, - 06:26 AM
11th-hour stadium rally led by Dayton
Businesses and unions are strange bedfellows as House vote approaches.
Updated: May 06, 2012, - 08:18 AM
Monday is D-Day for the stadium
Dayton-backed proposal is up for a deciding vote after GOP alternative falls apart. Summary.
Updated: May 04, 2012, - 12:34 AM
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