The Daily Digest
The MNGOP holds a rally today in support of Gov. Pawlenty's proposal to put a cap on spending. GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann is scheduled to attend. The rally comes on the same day that the Senate Taxes Committee will hold a hearing on the plan.
WCCO takes a look at how Minnesota's deficit stacks up with other states.
Two mayors call for a special session to address the budget deficit.
The corrections facility in Appleton will close.
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Regions Hospital delays a mental health project because of state cuts.
The Pi Press and the Star Tribune take a look at food stamp usage and find that it's increasing in the suburbs.
Cities along the Northstar Commuter Rail are still waiting for development.
The Pi Press looks at how cities are working to save money.
They are also raising fees.
The Minnesota Supreme Court limits fees on jail inmates.
A Minnesota pipeline spilled 210,000 of crude oil near Staples.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will sign books today at the Mall of America. Hundreds are already in line.
She also attracted hundreds to her Iowa book signing.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said Gov. Pawlenty has his facts wrong on the Massachusetts health plan.
Pawlenty is on his trade mission to South America. AP says he may be trying to build his foreign policy resume.
Pawlenty hires another McCainiac for his PAC.
Congress
President Obama pushed the health bill in a rare visit to the Senate.
The deals cut on the bill may be in peril though.
DFL Sen. Al Franken wants to be covered by the public option.
Obama also shifted the time he'll visit the Climate Change summit.
MPR looks at whether a cap and trade system would hurt Minnesota.
The U.S. will recover more money from the federal bailout.
Colleges are against the government takeover of student loans. GOP Rep. John Kline is mentioned.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison attended a rally for Twin Cities janitors.
A Boston Globe editorial says an oil and gas billionaire bankrolled a large part of GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann's health care rally.
Bachmann also did an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network.
The House is likely to move forward on a bill that makes changes to the financial industry by the end of the week. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.
DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar continues to push for the passage of a new transportation funding bill.
2010 Race for Governor
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak hopes for an Obama like momentum in the race for governor. MPR, AP, the Star Tribune and the Pi Press have stories.
Here's his speech.
Republican Norm Coleman sure sounded like a candidate during his appearance on Almanac.
Republican Marty Seifert touts solutions to fix the economy.
The Star Tribune tries to pick front-runners.
Here's a look at where the candidates will campaign this week.