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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
Biden helps Klobuchar raise money in Minneapolis
Re-election fundraiser with vice president also shows her strength.
Updated: April 12, 2012, - 09:01 AM
Minnesota legislators inching closer to stalemate
With all 201 legislative seats up for election in November, the testy climate at the Capitol is setting up another possible stalemate, in which legislators might opt to take their grievances to the campaign trail.
Updated: April 08, 2012, - 08:08 AM
New stadium plan hits turbulence, but passes first House panel
The plan to fund the nearly $1 billion stadium could get more hearings in both the House and Senate this week.
Updated: April 03, 2012, - 12:18 AM
Tip boards face tough legal haul challenge
The connection to pro sports could be problematic.
Updated: April 02, 2012, - 10:07 PM
Legislators torn: Work or go home?
Some are ready to campaign, but others in the GOP majority want to advance their agenda.
Updated: April 01, 2012, - 08:51 PM
GOP plans tax breaks as a boost for Minnesota jobs
But DFL legislators worry the proposals unveiled Wednesday will penalize state's middle class.
Updated: March 22, 2012, - 05:33 AM
GOP offers $280M in bonding
That number pales in comparison with Gov. Dayton's hopes for $775 million in bonds for projects to stimulate job recovery.
Updated: March 20, 2012, - 09:27 PM
Zellers walks fine line on stadium
House Speaker Kurt Zellers is caught in the middle on Vikings project, between supporters and budget hawks. Today could be a key day in the process.
Updated: March 16, 2012, - 06:24 AM
Senator takes heat over link to mailings
Gerlach's bulk-mail company produced and distributed leaflets backing "right to work" measure.
Updated: March 09, 2012, - 08:58 PM
GOP pushes to repay schools with state budget reserves
A proposal to take $430 million from state emergency fund and cash accounts to make up delayed K-12 aid draws Dayton's scorn.
Updated: March 08, 2012, - 09:37 PM
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