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Tim Pugmire

Reporter
Minnesota Public Radio
tpugmire@mpr.org

Tim Pugmire covers politics and state government for Minnesota Public Radio. Before moving to the state Capitol bureau, Pugmire spent nine years reporting on education. He also worked at MPR's Collegeville bureau from 1990-96. Pugmire began his news broadcasting career in 1983 and worked for several commercial radio stations in Wisconsin and Minnesota. He is a graduate of St. Cloud State University and New Ulm High School.

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Minn. GOP biggest user of tax break Pawlenty axed

There's more evidence that Minnesota Republicans were hit hardest by the recent elimination of a state tax refund for political contributions. (11/20/2009)

Critics call Pawlenty's radio show too partisan

Democrats say Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been using his weekly radio program to promote his national ambitions, which they say is a misuse of Minnesota airwaves. (11/20/2009)

Minn. property taxes to rise an average of 3.5%

State officials say property tax rates will increase an average of 3.5 percent when proposed local levies are adopted later this year. (11/19/2009)

Watchdog group calling for Bachmann investigation

The watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, is calling for an investigation of Minnesota Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. (11/17/2009)

Leaders adjusting sick leave for Capitol staff to combat H1N1

Leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate are adjusting sick leave policies for staffers to prepare for a potential flu outbreak. (11/17/2009)

Pawlenty's power to cut state budget lands in court

A Minnesota judge is weighing whether to temporarily reverse budget cuts made by Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the request of those who say he exceeded his authority. (11/16/2009)

Big Minn. union backs Kelliher for governor

Minnesota's second largest state employee union is lending its backing to Democratic candidate Margaret Anderson Kelliher in the 2010 governor's race. (11/12/2009)

Pawlenty, senators mark Veterans Day in Minn.

State political and military leaders offered words of praise and thanks to Minnesota veterans Wednesday during a Veterans Day ceremony in Inver Grove Heights. They also pledged to continue working on public policies aimed at helping veterans and their families. (11/11/2009)

8 gubernatorial candidates attending forum in St. Peter

Gubernatorial candidates representing four political parties are expected at a nonpartisan forum Monday night at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. (11/09/2009)

Rep. Tim Walz says he'll support House health care bill

Minnesota Congressman Tim Walz said he'll support the House health care bill that's scheduled for a vote on Saturday. (11/06/2009)

Finance board says Rybak survey violated reporting rules

The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board said Friday that Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak violated state reporting requirements when he paid for an opinion survey earlier this year. (11/06/2009)

Supporters say they're ready to back Rybak for governor

Mayor R.T. Rybak won his third term in Tuesday's election and some speculate he is poised to launch his 2010 campaign, but even though he's been acting like a gubernatorial candidate for several months, he says he's not in a hurry to officially enter the race. (11/04/2009)