Ryan the Lion is new Royalton mascot

Posted on April 10, 2013 at 4:26 pm

Lipperts arrange for new suit in memory of their son, Ryan by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer Ryan Lippert loved to …

House Democrats propose workforce-readiness legislation

Posted on April 10, 2013 at 12:05 pm

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter House Democrats look to having all third graders reading, the glaring achievement gap closed, …

Camp Ripley Veterans Trail gets lots of support at committee hearing

Posted on April 8, 2013 at 5:06 pm

by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Twenty-four bonding requests were on the table at the State Capitol last Thursday before …

State Capitol renovation one of major items in governor’s bonding bill

Posted on April 8, 2013 at 4:46 pm

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporterThe State Capitol is one of the biggest beneficiaries of Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton’s $750 …

Legislators revisit racino discussions

Posted on April 8, 2013 at 2:35 pm

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter It was a good idea and still is, Rep. Tom Hackbarth said. “We were …

Tax bill goal: Out of the military and into Minnesota

Posted on April 5, 2013 at 5:42 pm

by Howard Lestrud, ECM Political Editor Legislation aimed at attracting military service men and women back to Minnesota for second careers …

Forest Lake legislator: Keep wrestling in Olympic Games

Posted on April 5, 2013 at 1:05 pm

by Howard Lestrud ECM Political Editor Wrestling continues to be in Rep. Bob Dettmer’s blood. The Forest Lake Republican legislator …

Little Falls graduate Ben Hanowski (10) celebrates with teammate Cory Thorson after the senior duo helped lead the St. Cloud State University men’s hockey team to its first-ever trip to the Frozen Four by winning the Midwest Regional, March 31.

Hanowski helps take SCSU on unprecedented Frozen Four run

Posted on April 5, 2013 at 12:59 pm

By PATRICK SLACK Sports Editor After getting knocked out of its conference tournament in the semifinals, Ben Hanowski and St. …

TIF bill looks to extend construction deadline, create and retain jobs

Posted on April 4, 2013 at 8:01 pm

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki and downtown Stillwater resident Gary Elert heard positive comments about …

Republicans introduce legislation legalizing civil unions

Posted on April 4, 2013 at 11:04 am

By T.W. Budig, ECM Capitol Reporter It’s more important than politics, Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington, said of finding compromise on marriage. …

Autism awareness highlighted with insurance legislation

Posted on April 3, 2013 at 10:30 am

by T.W. Budig ECM Capitol reporter Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton not only accepted the autism awareness blue lantern Tuesday, April …

Laurie Determan takes husky Bolt for a walk. Bolt and his sister were surrendered by their owner. They both have very laid-back and loving temperaments

Todd County will soon have animal rescue ‘Providing Second Chances’

Posted on April 1, 2013 at 4:50 pm

by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer Todd County has no facility for unwanted animals. Laurie Determan and Katrina Wysocki are …

Ethics office probing Bachmann has tense relationship with House members

Posted on April 1, 2013 at 10:44 am

By Devin Henry MinnPost D.C. Bureau WASHINGTON — One of the lasting legacies of Michele Bachmann’s boom-and-bust presidential campaign will be …

Girls Scouts’ project is helping the homeless

Posted on March 30, 2013 at 11:25 am

By Tina Snell, Staff Writer Members of the Little Falls Girl Scout Troop 652 have been diligently working since September 2012 …

Morrison County Record’s Wrestler of the Year: Royalton-Upsala junior Mitch Lange

Posted on March 29, 2013 at 6:00 pm

No escape from Royal machine By PATRICK SLACK Sports Editor On Jan. 29, Mitch Lange bumped up to 170 pounds …