2000: Checks are in the mail

2000: Checks are in the mail

2000 – 25 years ago For the second consecutive year, Minnesotans will receive a sales tax rebate thanks to the state’s overflowing treasury. The first wave of rebate checks was mailed Monday, according to Gov. Ventura. Rochester could be the next major Minnesota city to snuff out smoking in all restaurants, with no exceptions. A proposed ordinance is expected to be ready for council approval by early 2001. 1975 – 50 years ago Despite protests …