Future of health care: Comparison shoppingMinneapolis Star TribuneBut Gov. Mark Dayton is moving ahead on establishing a Minnesota model, even as legislators prepare dueling bills. Just last week, Dayton embraced the guiding principles recommended by his 15-member health insurance exchange advisory task force.and more »

Los Angeles TimesWhile Romney roars, Santorum hopes for race resetLos Angeles TimesHe also hammered both Romney and Gingrich for supporting the 2008 bank bailout, steps to fight global warming and healthcare reform measures similar to those championed by President Obama. “They say they're conservatives, but they're not,” Santorum ...and more »

Costly financial mistakes retirees make repeatedlyLouisville Courier-JournalFor example, if you own a home in Minnesota but spend 183 days a year out of state you can switch, assuming you meet the other state's minimum residency requirement. “For people who are already spending significant time elsewhere, it can be a big ...and more »

German firm faces racial harassment allegations as it plans Chicago baseChicago TribuneThyssenKrupp employs about 1400 in Illinois. Responding Saturday to the state's findings, a mayoral spokeswoman said the administration has no tolerance for prejudice. "Behavior of the sort alleged in the complaint has absolutely no place in the city ...and more »

Whistleblower: Wrong click costs him plentyMinneapolis Star TribuneA simple mistake when applying for unemployment benefits online has complicated the lives of a Minnesota man and his daughter. Paul Thielen adjusted his 13-year-old daughter's hat while waiting for her cardiology appointment outside Children's Hospital ...

Quartet of tort reform bills get House OKTwin Cities PlanetHowever, DFLers countered that the bills rig “the system against Minnesota consumer and small businesses,” in favor of corporations and insurance companies. House Minority Leader Paul Thissen (DFL-Mpls) said these bills have nothing to do with getting ...

Kansas.comValley Center death fuels questions about previous accidentsKansas.comJames Chace's six-seat, twin-engine Beech crashed in a remote area after leaving Rapid City, SD, en route to Nebraska. Jeff Chace thought his father had the skills to make a safe emergency landing. Part of the mystery involves $700000 in life insurance ...

Safety group keys Giants' defenseESPNBut Grant was more than just insurance for Phillips. Fewell and safeties coach Dave Merritt had discussed using a three-safety scheme when they signed Grant. Like the Giants' philosophy when it comes to defensive ends, apparently you can never have ...and more »

Open wide ...St. Cloud TimesWithout insurance, the cost of fixing just one tooth could easily be upward of $500 she said. “We're here to provide a dental service for Central Minnesota” Mary Ann Nau, one of the event's organizers said. “Because everybody needs (dental care).and more »

Looking for work for thousandsMinneapolis Star TribuneThe Employment Action Center works with businesses and the state of Minnesota to match job hunters with new employers. (left) Carrie Scheffler, Employment Action Center Director attended a meeting at the center where a new Hennepin County employment ...

Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash IdentifiedWOWTTo 'I' Nebraska has had MV inspections three times in the last 60 years. They did no good and were so corrupt that we voted the, put all three times. Don' repeat the mistakes of the past. by Keith on Feb 4, 2012 at 02:28 PM Brakes most of the time ...and more »

Local commercial real estate continuing to reboundLincoln Journal StarAssurity Life Insurance Co. moved into its new headquarters at 20th and Q streets in December. (TED KIRK/Lincoln Journal Star) Commercial real estate continues to rebound in Lincoln, thanks in large part to the improving economy and the number of large ...

Fox News (blog)Pawlenty Reflects on Presidential CampaignFox News (blog)by Ashley Alderman | February 04, 2012 Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty admits he has regrets regarding his 2012 Presidential bid. Saturday on "America's News Headquarters," Governor Pawlenty said his regrets are related to quote, ...

Candidate Nolan: America at a tipping pointInternational Falls Daily JournalNolan, a former three-term Minnesota DFL congressman, serving from 1975-1981, and a member of the Minnesota House, said his previous service would allow him to hit the ground running as the 8th District congressman. He said he already knows the process ...and more »

New York TimesWith Levees Rated 'Unacceptable,' Officials Along the Mississippi Fight BackNew York Times“Basically, the corps has said, 'We are not going to make those mistakes again,' ” said Les Sterman, the chief supervisor for the Southwestern Illinois Flood Protection District Council. “It seems to me the risk that they're mostly protecting from is ...and more »

AP Interview: Top Ill. official says lawmakers must act to avert Medicaid 'crisis'Chicago TribuneCHICAGO (AP) — Given the state's financial predicament, lawmakers will need to consider every possible strategy for cutting the state's Medicaid budget this year, Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Director Julie Hamos says.and more »

Letter: Obama has done much since 2010Park Rapids EnterpriseMr. Arnold Leshovsky and I can agree on one thing: the importance of participating in Minnesota political party caucuses on Feb. 7. These caucuses give us the opportunity to help determine those for whom we will vote in November.

Hospital appoints new CEOMcDowell News“Lynn is a registered nurse who holds master's degrees in business administration and science of nursing, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives -- which is impressive by itself,” said Ronald A. Paulus, president and CEO of ...

Falynn Lannert to compete for Miss Illinois title and crownPekin Daily TimesFor the second year in a row, a representative from Pekin is going to compete in the Miss Illinois Pageant. This year, Falynn Lannert will compete for the crown of Miss Illinois in Marion as Miss Pekin. Lannert was the first runner-up in the Miss ...

FOX 9 NewsUnemployment Rate Drops to 8.3%FOX 9 NewsUniversity of Minnesota economics professor Christopher Phelan said the drop is encouraging, but it's important to note things are slow to improve. "If we do all well this month as we do every month for the next two years.. that's when we get back to ...and more »