Thursday, February 7, 2013
The former Republican staffer was seriously injured in a crash in late January.
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog The Minnesota State Patrol announced late Thursday afternoon that Michael Brodkorb's alcohol level was over the legal limit for impairment when he was seriously injured in a car crash last month on Interstate 35E in Mendota Heights. The former Republican staffer had an alcohol concentration of 0.10, above the limit of 0.08 for impaired driving, according to a urine sample analyzed by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Brodkorb was seriously injured after a vehicle he was driving struck the I-35E median wall Jan. 23. Brodkorb was the only occupant of the vehicle at the time, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash. His wife, Sarah, issued a statement…
Monday, July 30, 2012
In other south metro news, Burnsville Performing Arts Center officials are discussing a possible change in management company.
Though you might live or work in Apple Valley or Rosemount, chances are you're curious about what's happening in your neighboring communities. Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link. BPAC Commission Discusses Possibility of New Management Company The city plans to begin seeking management contractor proposals for the Burnsville Performing Arts Center in early November. Brodkorb Sues Minnesota Senate for Sexual Discrimination The aide fired after an affair with Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch is suing the Minnesota Senate. Moved by Colorado Shooting, Eagan Police Explorers Raise $5,800 for Victims The …
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The Minnesota Legislature appears headed back into a Special Session.
Minnesota’s legislators are heading back to work. Gov. Mark Dayton and state Republican legislative leaders Thursday afternoon agreed on a preliminary budget and took the first steps toward ending the government shutdown. During a three-hour meeting in the governor’s office, the parties agreed to a June 30 Republican budget proposal that would not raise taxes, but would borrow money to balance the budget. The deal will raise $1.4 billion by issuing state bonds against future tobacco revenue ($700 million) and shifting K12 education aid from 70/30 to 60/40 ($700 million). In a tense meeting with reporters at the Capitol following the meeting, Dayton said he expects to call a special session for legislators and to pass a budget “very soon. …
A special session is anticipated to begin soon.
Minnesota’s legislators are heading back to work. Gov. Mark Dayton and state Republican legislative leaders Thursday afternoon reached a "framework agreement" on a budget, taking the first steps toward ending the government shutdown. During a three-hour meeting in Dayton’s office, the parties agreed to a June 30 Republican budget proposal that would not raise taxes, but would borrow money to balance the budget. The deal will raise $1.4 billion, in part by issuing state bonds against future tobacco revenue for $700 million. The other $700 million will come from shifting K-12 education aid from a 70/30 distribution to 60/40, meaning districts will get only 60 percent of their allotted aid during the school year when it's to be used, and will…
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers met again Tuesday, but remained at odds about how to close a $1.4 billion gap in their budget plans.
Day five of the Minnesota state government shutdown yielded little progress toward resolution. Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers met for the first time since last week. At odds are a $1.4 billion difference between the budgets proposed for biennium 2011-13 and, more specifically, how to close it. GOP leaders on Tuesday again asked Dayton to call a special legislative session to pass a lights-on bill that would provide temporary funding and allow the state government to resume operations for an additional 10 days. "The shutdown was unnecessary," Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch (R-Buffalo) told reporters assembled outside the governor’s office. "We want the parks open and construction going." But while Dayton called the talks "…
