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Bonding bust, Nicollet Mall project gets one bidder
A project that was supposed to cost $50 million is is now projected at $74 million. The City of Minneapolis will go back out to bid and possibly scale back the Nicollet Mall rehab.
Top Lawmaker Releases Legislative Package to Make Government More Open
A top lawmaker at Minnesota's capitol is attempting to make the State Legislature "more open and accessible to the public."
State Senate Candidate Jim Abeler Discusses Campaign Promises, Gas Tax, State Surplus, and More
Alpha News interviews former state representative Jim Abeler, who is running for Minnesota State Senate in District 35. Abeler won the Republican nomination in...
Professors could be Unionized at U of M by spring
Nearly 4,000 new union members could join the ranks of SEIU at the state's largest University. The desire for better benefits and more job stability is causing the unionization of faculty members all over the country. What will be the impact on taxpayers?
Citizens Respond to Leaked Lake Elmo Report
Citizens are responding to a controversial and confidential report leaked out of the Lake Elmo City Council last Friday...
Marco Rubio Fundraising in Minnesota & Announces Leadership Team
2016 GOP Presidential hopeful Marco Rubio holds fundraiser and announces his Minnesota Campaign Leadership Team.
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges shouted down from podium at MLK event
Things got heated yesterday between an activist group and the Minneapolis Mayor at an MLK Day event. Take a look at the video.
Lawmakers Step in to Assist Citizens Fighting Stillwater Elementary Schools Closures
The battle over Stillwater Schools ISD 834 B.O.L.D proposal to close three elementary schools is heating up with three Minnesota legislators along with other community leaders/politicians offering their support to the STOP BOLD COLD parent/resident opposition movement.
What are we going into debt for? $21 million for a “Greener” 80-year-old...
The city of Duluth wants to convert its 1930's coal-fired steam plant to a hot-water system fueled by wood. It needs $21 million from state taxpayers for the project. We take a closer look at the borrowing request.
Will Fantasy Sports Betting Become Illegal in 2016?
If you are one of the millions of Americans who play fantasy football on sites like Fanduel or Draftkings then you may want to keep a close eye on the State Legislature this year.