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Hungry Like the Ethanol Wolf
Posted: 4-26-2008
  The federal government can do something right now to provide relief to Americans facing higher food prices: Repeal... Read more
Gov. Pawlenty predicts revolt over transportation bill tax increases
Posted: 2-26-2008
Gov. Pawlenty predicts revolt over transportation bill tax increases By BILL SALISBURY bsalisbury@pioneerpress.com   Article... Read more
Oil hits a high; some in U.S. see $4 gas by
Posted: 2-25-2008
 Oil hits a high; some in U.S. see $4 gas by spring  By Jad Mouawad  Wednesday, February 27, 2008  Gasoline... Read more
$373,000,000 in the Red
Posted: 12-2-2007
  $373,000,000 in the Red  Last week, the state released its budget forecast that showed projects a $373... Read more
Saint Croix Prep Students Get Another Shot
Posted: 10-27-2007
  I would like to thank the Stillwater school board for once again allowing Saint Croix Prep Academy students to... Read more
Sierra Club cites \'impaired waters\' list in bridge dispute
Posted: 9-16-2007
 Sierra Club cites 'impaired waters' list in bridge dispute Activists said the designation supports their contention... Read more
Special Session For September 11th
Posted: 9-9-2007
 Contact: Matt Dean 651-225-1867   Saint Paul:  On Tuesday, September 11ttm the Legislature... Read more
Bridge Update
Posted: 8-9-2007
Please find here an update on the recovery and Investigation of the 35W Bridge Collapse.  I along with a group... Read more
Recovery Update 35W Bridge Recovery Update
Posted: 8-1-2007
8-2-2007  Recovery Effort Update and Ways To Help:  Yesterday, we were all shocked to hear that the 35W... Read more
Update #2 35W Recovery- How to Help
Posted: 8-1-2007
Recovery Operations, Investigation, Immediate Federal Funding and Bridge Inspection History  RECOVERY OPERATIONS:... Read more
Planning Stillwater's Future - Get Involved
Posted: 7-22-2007
Link to City Comp. Plan Updates:  http://stillwater.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={ED8CD356-1DE6-4A53-856E-F537587D4A84} Links... Read more
Lumberjack Days Events
Posted: 7-15-2007
March in the parade with Matt, enjoy the fireworks!  http://www.lumberjackdays.com/schedule.asp  ... Read more
Merit Pay Gains Among Teachers
Posted: 6-17-2007
 MINNEAPOLIS — For years, the unionized teaching profession opposed few ideas more vehemently than merit pay, but those... Read more
Planning for the Future, Celebrating the Past
Posted: 6-12-2007
       Rep Matt Dean Seeks Input on Parks & Trails  As Minnesota prepares to... Read more
Hugo Good Neighbor Days Parade Map/ Events
Posted: 6-5-2007
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Education bill creates winners and losers
Posted: 5-25-2007
Education bill creates winners and losers by Laura McCallum, Minnesota Public Radio May 25, 2007  The... Read more
A Balanced View of the 2007 Session
Posted: 5-22-2007
On Tuesday morning, at 12:01 AM, the 2007 legislative session came to a close on time and with a balanced budget.   While... Read more
Government Run Healthcare a Mistake
Posted: 5-13-2007
Minnesota faces a health care funding crisis. Because our public assisted health care programs are among the most generous... Read more
Rich People, Dead People, Light Bulbs and Beer
Posted: 5-7-2007
  Rich People, Dead People, Light Bulbs and Beer  As folks scrambled to complete their returns and write... Read more
St. Croix Prep Students Get Real With Legislation
Posted: 4-20-2007
 I introduced legislation that would allow students who attend charter schools to participate in extracurricular activities... Read more
Representative Matt Dean to hold Town Hall Meetings
Posted: 4-4-2007
COMMUNITY NOTICE Representative Matt Dean to hold Town Hall Meetings  St. Paul - Today State Representative... Read more
Boomsite rest area set to reopen
Posted: 3-17-2007
Stillwater / Boomsite rest area set to reopen MnDOT will turn over control of historic site to DNR next year; agreement... Read more
Do More Committees Lead To Government Obesity?
Posted: 2-3-2007
    Marty Seifert, the Republican Minority Leader stopped short of calling off the honeymoon with Speaker... Read more
More Tax Relief Needed
Posted: 2-1-2007
For Immediate Release  1/26/2007     NEWS RELEASE  Citing $2.2 Billion Surplus, Dean... Read more
State of the State
Posted: 1-17-2007
17 January 2007 Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty today gave the annual State of the State address from the Minnesota... Read more
Dean Committee Assignments
Posted: 1-5-2007
  NEWS RELEASE DEAN SWORN INTO OFFICE FOR SECOND TERM  St. Paul - State Representative Matt Dean... Read more
Stillwater Featured In recent Star Tribune Article Property Tax
Posted: 12-17-2006
  The run-up in property taxes starts to ease up An analysis of plans for 2007 across the metro area shows... Read more
What the Headlines Missed in Governor Pawlenty\'s Health Policy Speech
Posted: 12-13-2006
What the Headlines Missed in Governor Pawlenty's Health Policy Speech  Peter Nelson, J.D. Policy Fellow Center... Read more
Pioneer Press Endorses Dean for 52B
Posted: 11-2-2006
House District 52B: Republican Matt Dean, an architect, grew interested in government while representing clients to various... Read more
High-Priced Pain: What to Expect from a Single-Payer Health Care System
Posted: 10-9-2006
 High-Priced Pain: What to Expect from a Single-Payer Health Care System by Kevin C. Fleming, M.D. Executive... Read more
Dean calls on DFLers to
Posted: 10-5-2006
Dean Calls on Gonnion and Bunn to “Show the Money” to the voters.   For Immediate Release:  Contact... Read more
GOP group takes aim at health care fraud
Posted: 9-29-2006
              Minnesota needs to get tougher on people who fraudulently... Read more
Dean, Bradley and Emmer Take on Healthcare Fraud
Posted: 9-27-2006
 For Immediate Release: For more information contact: September 27, 2006... Read more
Long Term Care Backs Dean
Posted: 9-15-2006
For Immediate Release 30 August 2006  Contact: Patti Cullen 952-851-2487   Bloomington... Read more
Rep. Bradley Responds in 52B
Posted: 9-2-2006
To the Editor:  Minnesota is a healthy state. We are now ranked #1 in the nation for the lowest rate of uninsured,... Read more
Stillwater adds polling locations
Posted: 8-28-2006
  STILLWATER - During election time two years ago, 3,500 people flooded the voting booths at Lily Lake Elementary... Read more
Laura Dean Briefs President on Medical Malpractice
Posted: 8-22-2006
 BUSH082306  Last update: August 22, 2006 – 11:51 PM  In 4 hours, Bush packs a punch The president... Read more
52B Not For Sale
Posted: 8-16-2006
52B Seat Not For SaleAccording to figures compiled by the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, more money... Read more
Hugo's 100 Years Young!
Posted: 8-16-2006
August 15, 2006. Rep Matt Dean's remarks for the Hugo Centennial.   Thank You   This past week we have... Read more
Governor Pawlenty Leads Rally for Matt Dean
Posted: 8-16-2006
 Governor Pawlenty Leads Rally for Matt Dean  Dellwood  Joe Westrup Dean Reelection Committee Campaign... Read more
Albertson Farm to help Valley Outreach Foodshelf
Posted: 8-4-2006
STILLWATER - The Albertson Farm is known as a picturesque place for two people to express their undying devotion to each... Read more
Dean Receives Business Endorsement
Posted: 8-4-2006
For immediate Release   Contact: Joe Westrup, Campaign Manager Matt Dean Reelection Committee 651-810-4441   The... Read more
Health costs slow down
Posted: 7-25-2006
Posted on Wed, Jul. 26, 2006      Health costs slow down  BY JULIE FORSTER Pioneer Press  Minnesota... Read more
Accountability in Education
Posted: 7-25-2006
Posted on Wed, Jul. 26, 2006      Pawlenty speaks on schools, money Accountability is the main... Read more
Rep. Dean Recognized by Minnesota School Boards Association
Posted: 7-17-2006
SAINT PAUL – State Representative Matt Dean received recognition from the Minnesota School Boards Association for his strong... Read more
Matt Dean Reelection Campaign Files for 52B
Posted: 7-13-2006
Matt Dean filed papers for reelection to the Minnesota House of Representatives today at the Washington County Courthouse   FOR... Read more
Stillwater Lumberjack Days Events
Posted: 7-11-2006
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS  WEDNESDAY JULY 19  4:30 - 8 p.m. - "Kickoff to Lumberjack Days" Washington County... Read more
Minnesota benefiting from higher-than-expected tax collections
Posted: 7-11-2006
 State gets $447 million surpriseMinnesota  BUDGET: is one of several states benefiting from higher-than-expected... Read more
Minneapolis stockpiled class-size money as classes swelled
Posted: 7-4-2006
 CLASS070606  Last update: July 06, 2006 – 12:10 AM  Minneapolis stockpiled class-size money as classes... Read more
Super-sized severance payouts
Posted: 7-3-2006
 SUPER062606  Last update: June 26, 2006 – 12:37 AM  Super-sized severance payouts Some retiring... Read more
Find highest and lowest gas prices on this site
Posted: 7-2-2006
http://www.twincitiesgasprices.com/index.aspx... Read more
Minnesota jobless rate hits 5-year low
Posted: 6-13-2006
  Minnesota's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low of 3.7 percent in May, down from... Read more
Dean Leads Charge to Protect Capitol
Posted: 6-1-2006
 Plaster walls are cracking, the paint is peeling and visitors are sometimes warned to watch where they walk. But bringing... Read more
Rep. Dean Named National Emerging Health Leader
Posted: 12-22-2005
  ST. PAUL -- State Representative Matt Dean (R-Stillwater) was appointed to the Health Emerging Leader’s Corps,... Read more
Gopher State again nation's healthiest
Posted: 12-12-2005
Gopher State again nation's healthiest But governor says racial gap should be narrowed BY BILL SALISBURY Pioneer... Read more
More Employers Turning to Consumer-Driven Plans to Reduce Health Spending
Posted: 11-29-2005
More Employers Turning to Consumer-Driven Plans to Reduce Health Spending  Deloitte survey finds many companies expect... Read more
MINNESOTA AN INNOVATOR IN EFFORTS
Posted: 11-29-2005
 A visit with former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson ------------- MINNESOTA AN INNOVATOR IN EFFORTS  TO... Read more
Audit suggests closer scrutiny of $79 million for integration
Posted: 11-22-2005
Audit suggests closer scrutiny of $79 million for integration  BY MEGAN BOLDT  Pioneer Press   A... Read more
Military Families Need Your Help
Posted: 11-9-2005
 Minnesota is truly fortunate to be served by one of the best National Guards in America. The National Guard has a... Read more
834 Bussing Restored
Posted: 10-29-2005
By KARI VANDERVEEN kvdv@pressenter.com (Created: Friday, October 28, 2005 1:57 PM CDT)   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STILLWATER... Read more
Getting Together to Move Ahead
Posted: 3-4-2005
 I would like to thank those who attended my town meetings February 26 in Stillwater, Hugo and Mahtomedi. I am... Read more
Town Hall Meetings in Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Hugo
Posted: 2-18-2005
  REPRESENTATIVE MATT DEAN ANNOUNCES 2005 TOWN HALL MEETINGS  ST. PAUL * State Representative Matt Dean,... Read more
TEACHER ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS
Posted: 2-17-2005
 Building a better education system in Minnesota takes a broad, cooperative effort. Legislators, parents, school board... Read more
Funding Priorities, Living Within Means
Posted: 1-27-2005
Governor Pawlenty unveiled his 2006-07 budget proposal last week. True to his word, he proposed no new state taxes... Read more
Lets Go Minnesota
Posted: 1-18-2005
 ROCHESTER, MINN. - State Representative Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, applauded Governor Pawlenty's 2005 State of the... Read more
Dean Promotes Stillwater Prison Projects
Posted: 1-12-2005
  STILLWATER * State Representative Matt Dean, R-Dellwood, today toured the Stillwater state prison to assess its... Read more
Matt Dean (R-52B) Takes Oath of Office
Posted: 1-4-2005
For immediate release...  ST. PAUL - Calling it "a true privilege and a great responsibility," and accompanied... Read more
Matt Dean Committee Appointments Announced
Posted: 1-2-2005
For Immediate Release  Matt Dean Committee Appointments Announced  Dean committee appointments to focus... Read more
Lori Sturdevant Gets It Wrong
Posted: 11-9-2004
House race opens door to basic questions of fiscal policy  By Lori Sturdevant   Staff Writer    It's... Read more
Dean's win is meaningful for GOP
Posted: 11-5-2004
Dean's win is meaningful for GOP  Taking one DFL seat preserves majority  BY MARY DIVINE  Pioneer... Read more
Election Night Celebration
Posted: 11-1-2004
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Update: Otto No-Show at Shoot-out Sponsored by Bald Eagle Sportsman Association.
Posted: 10-27-2004
Hugo,  Matt Dean accepted a challenge to a clay pigeon shoot out hosted by the Bald Eagle Sportsman Association... Read more
Mahtomedi Students Get Real. Real Politics, Real People
Posted: 10-23-2004
Mahtomedi, October 23 -- “Awesome,” replied Mike Altrichter, when asked what he thought of meeting US Senator Norm Coleman.... Read more
Senator Norm Coleman Rallies Stillwater for Dean
Posted: 10-23-2004
  US Senator Norm Coleman Highlights Kick-off Rally for Matt Dean  Stillwater, October 23 – US Senator... Read more
Indictment Law, Setting the Record Straight
Posted: 10-22-2004
Dear Editor,  I am aware that many claims are being made regarding recent changes in the campaign practices law.... Read more
Otto refuses to publicly support Wetterling
Posted: 10-21-2004
Otto refuses to publicly support Wetterling   Rebecca Otto (District 52B) is trying to distance herself from... Read more
Tax Debate offers Clear Choice in 52B
Posted: 10-14-2004
    From:Joe D. WestrupFor Immediate Release Friends of Matt Dean 14 Dellwood Road Dellwood,... Read more
Crayon Coalition - Families For Dean help with campaign
Posted: 10-11-2004
From:Joe Westrup - For Immediate Release Friends of Matt Dean 14 Dellwood Road Dellwood, Minnesota 55110 (612)... Read more
Pawlenty: "I need Matt in the Legislature"
Posted: 10-7-2004
From:Joe Westrup - For Immediate Release Friends of Matt Dean 14 Dellwood Road Dellwood, Minnesota 55110 (612)... Read more
Governor Tim Pawlenty Joins Supporters of Republican Candidate Matt Dean
Posted: 10-3-2004
From:Joe Westrup For Immediate Release Friends of Matt Dean 14 Dellwood Road Dellwood, Minnesota 55110 (612)... Read more
Yecke Speaks at Dellwood Event to Support Matt Dean
Posted: 10-1-2004
   From:Joe WestrupFor Immediate Release Friends of Matt Dean 14 Dellwood Road Dellwood,... Read more
Dean accepts Otto Challenge
Posted: 9-19-2004
Contact: Joe Westrup (612) 810-4441  Tuesday, September 21, 2004     Dean accepts... Read more
Almanac Features Matt Dean
Posted: 8-20-2004
Public Television’s Almanac Highlights Matt Dean Dellwood, August 20 -- The picturesque St. Croix Valley provides... Read more
In backing Otto, Carlson didn't do homework
Posted: 8-8-2004
Commentary; Posted: 8/4/04 In backing Otto, Carlson didn't do homework Rep. Steve Sviggum Guest Columnist In a recent... Read more