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Raise taxes? Rukavina broaches the taboo

By Paul Demko | 02.03.09 | 5:26 pm

Raising taxes to solve the state’s looming $5 billion budget deficit has generally been a verboten subject. But Rep. Tom Rukavina says its “nuts” to believe the state’s fiscal crisis can be fixed without additional revenues.

What $20 million in Minnesota money buys

By Chris Steller | 05.05.08 | 10:32 am

At the moment, consumers are paying the same price — about $3.50 — for a gallon of milk or a gallon of gasoline. Serendipitous spending happens at the state government level, too. Here’s…