EAGAN, Minn., Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota legislature is focused on jobs and evidence is growing around the country that Racinos are doing just that. The economic benefit they provide is profound. Twelve states are currently reaping the economic benefits of Racinos.

By Matthew Stolle, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn. Feb. 9--One might be forgiven for forgetting that the 2008 Minnesota legislative session is about to start.

By Bill Salisbury, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Jan. 11--AT THE CAPITOL -- Facing a projected $373 million budget deficit, Gov. Tim Pawlenty doesn't have much money to throw at new initiatives, and on Thursday, he outlined a modest agenda for the Minnesota Legislature's 2008 session.

By Jana Hollingsworth, Duluth News-Tribune, Minn. Jul. 20--Plans for a new degree program and a new building to house it were announced Thursday by the University of Minnesota Duluth.

By Bill Salisbury, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Jun. 6--After he and the 2007 Minnesota Legislature failed to agree on new ways to pay for transportation projects, Gov.