December 2009
Library Resources on Minnesota Issues
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library compiles timely guides to key state and national information resources on topics of interest to Minnesota legislators. Our newest Minnesota Issues guide, Football Stadiums and the Minnesota Vikings, includes a helpful timeline of stadium action, spanning 1954 to the present. The football guide promises to be as useful as our other sports stadium guides, Baseball Stadiums, NHL Hockey in Minnesota and the Xcel Energy Center, Target Center Arena and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Financing Professional Sports Facilities.
A frequently used Minnesota Issues guide on the State Budget was recently updated. The guide provides a basic overview of the complex state budget process and links to relevant reports, websites, and statistics, as well as information on previous state budgets.
For more information, or to obtain resources listed on any of our Minnesota Issues Guides, please contact a librarian at 651-296-8338, or refdesk@lrl.leg.mn.
New & Notable Books and Reports
Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a
link to the document. However, some of the documents may be very long. You can request to
borrow our print copy of any of the items by selecting the check-box and clicking on the
"Request Items" button.
Expanded Minnesota Agricultural Statistics Pesticide Use Data: A Pilot Project Using Data from the 2001 Agricultural Resource Management Study of the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. August 2003. SB950.2.M6 E87 2003. Minn. Publication 09-1060.
Herbicide Selection and Management Practices Associated with Minnesota's 2004 Corn Production. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. October 2006. SB951.4 .H47 2006. Minn. Publication 09-1062.
List of Entities That Received Commissioner's Exemption Under M.S. 500.24. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. 2009. HD1775.M6 L58 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1082.
Mandated by: 2000 Minn. Laws Chap. 477 Sec. 70 (Minn. Stat. 500.24 Subd. 3)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091082.pdf
Minnesota Agricultural Statistics. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture; United States Dept of Agriculture. Ref HD1775.M6 M63x 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1063.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
The Identification and Evaluation of Methods for Monitoring Urban Pesticide Use in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. March 2007. SB950.2.M6 H56 2007. Minn. Publication 09-1061.
University of Minnesota: Partners with Minnesota Agriculture. University of Minnesota Board of Regents. February 4, 2009. S541.5.M62 U54 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1029.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 144 Art. 1 Sec. 5http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091029.pdf
Minnesota Board of Animal Health Annual Report. Minn. Board of Animal Health. 2009. SF624.M6 M54ax 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1096.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 35.03http://www.bah.state.mn.us/bah/annual-report/2008-2009.pdf
Minnesota State Arts Board Annual Report. Minn. State Arts Board. 2009. NX24.M6 M58a 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1083.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 129D.02 Subd. 5http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091083.pdf
Child Care Information and Rating System - Parent Focus Groups Results. Minn. Dept. of Education; Minn. Dept. of Human Services. January 2007. HQ778.65.M6 C45 2007. Minn. Publication 09-1024.
Child Care Workforce in Minnesota: 2006 Statewide Study of Demographics, Training and Professional Development. Minn. Dept. of Human Services; Wilder Research. June 2007. HQ778.65.M6 C535 2007. Minn. Publication 09-1022.
Observations of Child Care Provided by Family, Friends and Neighbors in Minnesota. Minn. Child Care Policy Research Partnership. February 2006. HQ778.65.M6 T68 2006. Minn. Publication 09-1023.
MINNCOR Industries Marketing Plan: Business Development. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. 2009. HV8929.M6 M566 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1069.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 299 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 241.27 Subd. 1a)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091069.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 83 Art. 3 Sec. 20http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091069.pdf
MINNCOR Industries Marketing Plan: Product Sales. Minn. Dept. of Corrections. 2009. HV8929.M6 M567 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1070.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 83 Art. 3 Sec. 20http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091070.pdf
Go Places. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. 2009. L903 .M58 G63 2009/2010. Minn. Publication 09-1073.
Master Agreement Between the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees and the Inter Faculty Organization. IFO; MNSCU. KFM5732.8.C55 I22 2009/2011. Minn. Publication 09-1064.
Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Capital Budget Request: Concrete Investments: Building Jobs, Knowledge and Opportunity. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. 2009. LB3223.4.M6 M35. Minn. Publication 09-1018.
University of Minnesota Capital Appropriations Expenditure Report. University of Minnesota. 2009. LD3324 .U55 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1028.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 135A.046 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091028.pdf
Melcher, Tom. Minnesota School Finance History 1849-2005. Minn. Dept. of Education. September 3, 2005. LB2826.M6 M45 2005. Minn. Publication 09-1030.
Permanent School Fund Report to the Legislature. Minn. Management & Budget. November 2009. LB2827 .P47 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1108.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 357 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 16A.06 Subd. 11)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091108.pdf
Energy/Environmental Planning for Minnesota State Government. Environmental Quality Board. July 19, 1990. TJ163.3 .E542 1990. Minn. Publication 09-1080.
Ethanol Plants in Minnesota. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture. October 2007. HD9502.5.A43 E84 2007 Oct.. Minn. Publication 09-1059.
Municipal Electric Utility Conservation and Load Management: A Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Municipal Utilities Association. June 10, 2002. HD9685.U6 M582 2002. Minn. Publication 09-1026.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws Chap. 212 Art. 8 Sec. 6 (Minn. Stat. 216B.241)http://www.mmua.org/html/CIP/CIPdocs/rpttolegis.pdf
Solar Energy Policies and Finance Creating a Successful Market Presentation for the Minnesota State Legislature. City of Minneapolis; City of St. Paul; NREL. October 2009. TJ809.96.M6 C68 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1052.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 110 Sec. 35http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lec/solarcities.pdf
The Potential of Cattails as an Energy Source. Minnesota Energy Agency?. February 1980. HD95.2.5.B543 U65 1980. Minn. Publication 09-1102.
Johnson, Brian. A 2008 Study of the Water Quality of 192 Metropolitan Area Lakes. Metropolitan Council. October 2009. TD224.M6 A54 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1101.
Groundwater: Plan to Develop a Groundwater Level Monitoring Network for the 11-County Metropolitan Area. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. October 2009. GB1025.M6 G76 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1106.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Art. 1 Sec. 4 Subd. 3http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/waters/groundwater_level_monitoring_report_october_2009.pdf
Legislative Report on Civic Engagement in Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Development. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. November 2009. TD365 .L44 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1095.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 2 Sec. 4http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/lrp-gen-6sy09.pdf
Midwest Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Commission Annual Report. Midwest Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission. November 2008. TD898.M53 2007/2008. Minn. Publication 09-1116.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116C.831 Art. 3 Subd. ihttp://www.midwestcompact.org/images/AnnualRpt2008.pdf
Rapidan Dam Investigations Blue Earth River Feasibility Study Ecosystem Restoration. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. September 2009. TC557.M7 R36 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1055.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 57 Art. 1 Sec. 4 Subd. 3http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/rapidan_dam_09.pdf
World Development Report: Development and Climate Change. The World Bank. 2009. HC59.7 .W659 2010.
Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association Actuarial Valuation. Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association. February 20, 2009. HD7116.F52 B56a 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1033.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://bfdra.org/images/BFD2009Report.pdf
United States Government Manual. Office of the Federal Register. 2009. Ref JK421.A3 2009/2010.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Dyson, Deborah. County Offices: Combining or Making Appointed. House Research. November 2009. KFM5832 .D98 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1046.
Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary or Duplicative Rules. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. November 16, 2009. JK6149.R8 M576 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1093.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 233 Art. 2 Sec. 7 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 14.05 Subd. 5)http://www.positivelyminnesota.com/About_Us/Goals_Results/PDFs/Obsolete_Rules_Report.pdf
Annual Report on Obsolete, Unnecessary or Duplicative Rules. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. November 23, 2009. JK6149.R8 A564 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1120.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 233 Art. 2 Sec. 7 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 14.05 Subd. 5)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/publications/lrp-gen-5sy09.pdf
Financial Audit Division Report: Office of Enterprise Technology Internal Control and Compliance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. November 13, 2009. HJ9865 .A27 no. 09-35. Minn. Publication 09-1084.
Office of the Governor Personnel Costs Supported by Agency Appropriations. Minn. Management & Budget. August 31, 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1104.
Mandated by: 2015 Minn. Laws Chap. 77 Art. 1 Sec. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091104.pdf
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 101 Art. 1 Sec. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091104.pdf
Consolidated Federal Funds Report, State and County Areas. Census Bureau. July 2009. Ref HC106.7.C65 2008.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Debt Capacity Forecast. Minn. Management & Budget. December 2, 2009. HJ8365 .D43 2009 Nov.. Minn. Publication 09-1125.
Mandated by: 1998 Minn. Laws Chap. 404 Sec. 28 (Minn. Stat. 16A.105)http://www.mmb.state.mn.us/doc/bonds/debt-cap/forecast-nov-9.pdf
Federal Aid to States for Fiscal Year:. Census Bureau. July 2009. Ref HJ275 .U56 2008.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Minnesota Town Finances: Revenues, Expenditures, and Debt. Office of the State Auditor. November 19, 2009. Ref HJ9777.M55 M55b 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1124.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.75http://www.auditor.state.mn.us/Reports/gid/2008/tnFinances/tnFinances08report.pdf
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Comprehensive Health Insurance for High-Risk Individuals: A State-by-State Analysis. National Association of State Comprehensive Health Insurance Plans. 2009. Ref HG9395 .C65 2009/2010.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Disparities and Barriers to Utilization Among Minnesota Health Care Program Enrollees: Final Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services; University of Minnesota. June 2009. RA412.35.M6 D57 2009.
Chun, Randall. Medical Assistance (Revised). House Research. October 2009. RA395.A4 M425 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1027.
Chun, Randall. MinnesotaCare (Updated). House Research. October 2009. HG9397.5.M6 C57 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1021.
Report to the Legislature on the Effect of Requiring Identification for Schedule II and III Controlled Substance Prescriptions. Minn. Board of Pharmacy. 2009. RA401.A4 M63 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1076.
Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 147 Art. 12 Sec. 8 (Minn. Stat. 152.11)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091076.pdf
Directory of US Labor Organizations. Bureau of National Affairs. 2009. Ref HD6504 .D64 2009.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Land Use and Planning Resources Report: Progress Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Metropolitan Council. October 15, 2009. HD268.T9 L37 2009. Minn. Publication 09-0987.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 36 Art. 3 Sec. 22http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/090987.pdf
Metropolitan Agricultural Preserves Program Status Report: Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Metropolitan Council. March 2009. KFM5639.A342 A4 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1086.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 473H.06 Subd. 5http://councilmeetings.metc.state.mn.us/community_dev/2009/031609/0316_2009_94.pdf
Legislative Coordinating Commission Financial Statements.. Legislative Coordinating Commission; Abdo Eick & Meyers, LLP. May 22, 2009. JK6171 .L46 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1099.
Legislative Coordinating Commission Required Communications to those Charged with Governance. Legislative Coordinating Commission; Abdo Eick & Meyers, LLP. May 22, 2009. JK6171 .L462 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1098.
Wattson, Peter S. Omnibus Bills and Garbage Bills. Senate Counsel. January 28, 1987. KFM5821 .W384 1987. Minn. Publication 09-1103.
2008 Update to the Governor's Committee on Minnesota's Mining Future: Summary of Goals, Strategies & Recommendations. Governor's Committee on Minnesota's Mining Future. October 2008. TN24.M6 M566 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1019.
Mesabi Nugget Phase II Project Joint State-Federal Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Final Scoping Decision, EIS Scoping Procedures, and Responses to Comments. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. December 10, 2008. TN403.M6 M47 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1032.
Minnesota Mining Tax Guide. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. November 2009. HJ4169 .M64 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1129.
Parks and Trails Budget Analysis. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. July 29, 2009. SB482.M6 P375 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1068.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 172 Art. 3 Sec. 6 Subd. 3http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/pt_budget_analysis.pdf
Report on Experimental Selection Projects Pursuant to Laws of 1987, Chapter 186, Section 14.. Minn. Management and Budget. August 17, 2009. JK6158 .R46 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1094.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 43A.04 Subd. 9http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091094.pdf
Land Purchases and Sales Related to the Land Acquisition Account. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. September 30, 2009. HD243.M6 L363 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1085.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 94.165http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/land_acquisition_account2009.pdf
Experience Study 2004 - 2008. Minn. Teachers Retirement Association Fund. October 30, 2009. LB2842.4.M6 E87 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1051.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2009experience.tra.pdf
St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund Association Actuarial Valuation. St. Paul Teachers' Retirement Fund; Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company. 2009. LB2842.2 .S34ax 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1067.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2009/2009valuation.sptrfa.pdf
Economic and Jobs Impact of Metrodome Next Multipurpose Facility. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission; Conventions Sports & Leisure. February 23, 2009. GV416.M6 E36 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1058.
HHH Metrodome Reconstruction Analysis: Executive Summary. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission; Ellerbe Becket Inc.. 2007. GV416.M6 H44 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1057.
Presentation to House Local Government Division. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. February 23, 2009. GV416.M6 P74 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1071.
Minnesota Ultra High-Speed Broadband Report. Ultra High-Speed Broadband Task Force. 2009. TK5103.4 .M56 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1056.
Mandated by: 2008 Minn. Laws Chap. 212 Sec. 1http://www.ultra-high-speed-mn.org/CM/Custom/UHS%20Broadband%20Report_Full.pdf
Burress, Matt. 2009 Passenger Restraint Legislation. House Research. September 14, 2009. HE5620.S34 B87 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1020.
Report of Expenditures from the Trunk Highway Fund. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. 2009. HE28.M6 R47 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 09-1092.
Mandated by: 2003 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 19 Art. 2 Sec. 8 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 161.08 Subd. 2)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091092.pdf
Report to the Minnesota Legislature on Environmental Streamlining for Transportation Related Projects. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. February 24, 2003. TD194.66.M6 R47 2003. Minn. Publication 09-1077.
Mandated by: 2002 Minn. Laws Chap. 364 Sec. 39 Subd. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091077.pdf
State Transportation Improvement Program. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. September 2009. HE213.M6 S73a 2010/2013. Minn. Publication 09-1031.
Trunk Highway Corridor Protection Demonstration Project Report. Minn. Dept. of Transportation; Highway 55 Corridor Coalition. April 1, 2004. HE356.M6 T782 2004. Minn. Publication 09-1072.
Mandated by: 2002 Minn. Laws Chap. 364 Sec. 35 Subd. 2http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091072.pdf
Use of Design-Build on the Trunk Highway 13/County Road 101 Flyover Project. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. November 12, 2009. TE24.M6 U84 2009. Minn. Publication 09-1079.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 161.3412 Subd. 3http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2009/mandated/091079.pdf
Annual Report: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. Minn. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. 2009. UB358.M6 A32 2008. Minn. Publication 09-1097.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 196.06http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/PDFs/2008AnnualReport.pdf