Monthly Archives: December 2016
Obama Supports Minnesota’s Bid For 2023 World’s Fair
Minnesota received a big endorsement from President Barack Obama to host a World's Fair in 2023.
According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the president...
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New UMN Regents Candidates Narrowed to 17
The Regent Candidate Advisory Council has narrowed their search for people to fill four seats on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.
The council...
MN Senator Seeks to Work With Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn) has asked President-elect Donald Trump to stand by Congress in support of a sovereign Ukraine.
Klobuchar appeared on...
Civil War Paintings To Remain At MN Capitol Despite Governor’s Objections
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA - The Minnesota Historical Society executive council voted unanimously on Thursday to keep six paintings of Civil War battles in the Minnesota...
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Minneapolis Will Increase Police Force and Budget, Despite Opposition
The Minneapolis City Council approved a budget Thursday that will set aside $1.3 million to hire 15 new police officers, despite the objections of...
Older, More Diverse MN Facing Troubling Economy
State’s population is growing older and more educated, but with a weaker economy.
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Minnesota has been undergoing...
Ellison Getting the Bernie Treatment from Clinton-Obama
St. Paul, MN Democratic Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-5) has set his sights on becoming the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee. His bid has...
Minneapolis Police Officer Relieved Of Duty During Shooting Investigation
Minneapolis, Minnesota A Minneapolis police officer has been relieved of duty due to an investigation into a shooting that occurred in November.
Officer Efrem...
Special Session Possible; Will MN See a Tax Break by Christmas?
St. Paul, MN Governor Dayton and Minnesota lawmakers are negotiating a legislative special session to take place on Dec. 20, 2016. The special session...
St. Paul City Council Removes Police From Commission
The St. Paul City Council decided on Wednesday night to remove police officers serving as members on a commission that reviews complaints of misconduct...