The Daily Digest: 12-5-07
A fired emergency manager says she wants her job back. AP has the story. Gov. Pawlenty says Sonia Morphew Pitt is entitled to her appeal but flatly said "good luck."
A task force on global warming is scheduled to vote today on a plan that may lower the state's speed limits. MPR has the story. Gov. Pawlenty says he doesn't support lowering the speed limits (can you tell we just talked with him).
The Pi Press says a mass transit sales tax is gaining steam.
The Winona Daily News says cities are seeking ways to improve the state's roads.
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The Appeals Court revives a lawsuit on light cigarettes. AP, the Pi Press and the Star Tribune have stories.
Government agencies will investigate vapors in St. Louis Park.
Vikings owner Zygi Wilf says he will press on with his stadium plans. AP and the Star Tribune have stories.
MinnPost says there are big problems in Minnesota's condo market.
Congress
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman takes on credit card practices in a hearing but also warns of unintended consequences of increased federal regulation.
DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar and DFL Rep. Betty McCollum are concerned about violent video games.
A rural legislative forum looks at Minnesota's future. DFL Rep. Tim Walz will speak.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison talks about his trip to the Gulf Region with AP.
DFL Rep, Collin Peterson will hold a news conference today to talk about the renewable energy standard in the Farm Bill.
The U.S. Forest Service will extend logging contracts. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.
2008
A St. Cloud State poll says the public doesn't like President Bush. Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain do the best among the presidential hopefuls.
AFSCME splits its endorsement for U.S. Senate. Council 5 supports Democrat Al Franken for Senate. Council 65 backs Democrat Mike Ciresi.
The New York Times writes about Franken's candidacy.
An Al Franken contributor gets indicted. Franken says he'll unload the money.
DFL U.S. Senate candidate Jim Cohen will be on Midday this morning at 11.