Monthly Archives: February 2017
Minnesota Republicans Seek to Shut Southwest Light Rail Down
“The gift that keeps on taxing.” - Sen. Osmek
ST. PAUL, Minn -- In a bicameral effort, Republicans in St. Paul are looking to...
Sunday Liquor Sales Passes House
SAINT PAUL, MINN - By an 85-45 vote the Minnesota House of Representatives has approved a bill allowing liquor stores to be open on...
St. Paul JCC Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat
The St. Paul JCC bomb threat was one of five threats called in against Jewish Community Centers on Feb. 20. Dozens of bomb threats...
Court Suspension of Immigration Ban Allows Resettlement of 140 Somali Refugees
SAINT PAUL, MINN - 140 Somali refugees, left in limbo after President Trump signed a controversial executive order suspending refugee immigration, have arrived to be...
Chris Fields: Continuing the Fight as State Party Chair
MINNETONKA, Minn -- Republican delegates at the GOP State Central Convention will vote for the next State Party Chair of the MNGOP in April....
Draft Effort Has Minnesota Congressman Considering Gubernatorial Bid
Congressman Rick Nolan’s campaign’s political director said that the congressman is considering a run for governor of Minnesota in 2018.
The efforts to draft Nolan...
Lawmakers Hammer State Auditor Over Lawsuit Against Counties
Otto faces pushback from Republicans over her use of state funds
St. Paul, MN - MN Republicans are questioning State Auditor Rebecca Otto’s use of...
Real ID One Step Closer to Floor Vote in the Senate
The Real ID bill finds an unusual ally in the State Government Finance and Policy and Elections Committee.
ST. PAUL, Minn -- Real ID...
Battle Continues for Belle Plaine Vets’ Memorial
BELLE PLAINE, MINN - Defenders of the Belle Plaine Veterans Park cross memorial have resumed their stand at the park this week after the...
House Democrats Introduce the Trump Act
ST. PAUL, Minn -- House Democrats in St. Paul are seeking to ensure one aspect of the 2016 presidential election never happens again.
House...