Minnesota construction workers - among the hardest hit nationally by the great recession - are encouraged by lawmakers' plans to adopt a major infrastructure bonding bill. The state Senate is set to act Monday on a $1 billion bill, with the House slated to follow a week later, putting a bill on the governor's desk before the end of February, DFL leaders said. Much of the money would go to construction for higher education, wastewater treatment and transportation and transit.  MORE »

Once in a blue moon the start of the Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day fall on the same day. This is one of those unusual years when we celebrate both holidays on February 14. In looking for special ways to celebrate that won't break the budget, I sat down with Daniel Lam of Shuang Cheng in Dinkytown and selected three delicious multi-course New Year/Valentine dining ideas from his regular menu for under $15 per person.  MORE »