GOVERNMENT
County won’t spring for sandbags
The Wadena County emergency manager said it’s unlikely the county, state or federal government will pay for sandbagging in the county this year if flooding makes it necessary.March 12, 2010
Report: Verndale liquor stores lost fifth most in state in ‘08
As the Verndale City Council struggles with what to do with its two municipal liquor stores, a state auditor’s report for the year concluded Dec. 31, 2008 shows Verndale lost the fifth-highest amount of money from operations in all of Minnesota.March 12, 2010
Stop: four-way to stay
The four-way stop at the intersection of Colfax Avenue and First Street Southeast, installed temporarily for a detour during the reconstruction of U.S. Highway 71 last year, is now permanent after being approved by both the city of Wadena and Wadena County.March 12, 2010
Building activity in Wadena down, but not terrible
Numbers in the 2009 city of Wadena planning and zoning annual report aren’t surprising given the economy, according to Byron Larson, planning and zoning director.March 12, 2010
Your Letter: Murdock let us down on GAMC
Who is Mark Murdock working for? It certainly is not the people who elected him to represent District 10B in the Minnesota House. Murdock recently voted against an override of the Governor’s veto of the General Assistance Medical Care program. This vote was made along straight party lines … no exceptions. The troubling part is that about a week before, Murdock voted to restore the program. The House voted a resounding 125-9 in favor of a bill that would save the GAMC program the Governor had unalotted.By Deb Fitzsimmons Wadena , March 12, 2010
Your letter: National ID Card a doorway to control
With all of this talk of health care I think it is time to let out a little secret that neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are talking about.By Jeff Nardello, Sebeka , March 12, 2010
Officials meet 
Area city officials meet with Rep. Mark Murdock, R-Ottertail, at Murdock’s legislative office Feb. 10 in St. Paul.
March 05, 2010
A concerning trend in the Legislature
We are reviewing at least four bills this session that would amend the state Constitution and some of them provide the Legislature with more power. That is a concerning trend.
By Rep. Mark Murdock State Representative R-Ottertail , March 05, 2010
Tri-City Paving awarded CSAH 21 project
The Wadena County Board awarded a mill and overlay project on County State Aid Highway 21 to Tri-City Paving, Inc., which was the low bidder at $715,189.29.
March 05, 2010
Don’t leave your property tax refund unclaimed
Each year, many Minnesota homeowners and renters don’t file for property tax relief that they have coming to them. One of the reasons for this is that there are several programs and criteria and tax filers get confused.
February 25, 2010
County’s out-of-home placements take big dip
Out-of-home placements have dropped significantly in Wadena County, according to a child abuse and neglect report presented at the February social services board meeting.
February 25, 2010
Sen. Skogen: My take on budget proposal
The governor recently released his proposal to balance a $1.2 billion budget deficit for the current spending period, which ends on July 1 of next year.
By Dan Skogen Senator DFL-Hewitt , February 25, 2010
Engineer outlines huge infrastructure project for SE Wadena
The city engineer presented a preliminary report for an estimated $8.2 million dollar infrastructure overhaul of southeast Wadena at the February city council meeting.
February 19, 2010
Wadena, Becker, Otter Tail, Todd form solid waste consortium
Wadena County commissioners agreed to join a solid waste collaboration with Becker, Otter Tail and Todd counties to purchase the Perham incinerator and resolve solid waste issues in an environmentally preferred manner.
February 19, 2010
Session gets off on the wrong foot
I had really hoped the Legislature would begin this very important legislative session by sending a message that we are putting the well-being of Minnesota’s citizens ahead of politics. It hasn’t started out that way.
By Mark Murdock, State Rep. , February 19, 2010
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OUR VOICES Pogemiller streamlining bill meets opposition
The Senate leader's proposal to abolish two state departments and trim another, while also cutting the number of political appointees throughout state government, met opposition from within his own party. However, it gained support from unions that would not be affected. The bill by Senate Majorit
Posted by: Don Davis on Mar 11, 2010 at 5:41 AM | Capitol Chatter
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