Monthly Archives: March 2017
County Commissioner Involved in Fatal Crash on I35
HARRIS, Minn. - Chisago County Commissioner Lora Walker has been identified as the driver responsible for a fatal crash last weekend.
Walker, 47, was driving...
Lone Republican to Vote for DFL Healthcare Amendment Defends Decision
Sen. Scott Jensen defied his party to vote for a DFL buy-in proposal.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A Minnesota state senator is defending his decision...
Minnesota Exports Drop Faster Than US Average in 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota’s businesses exported $19 billion of products in 2016, a four percent decrease from the year prior.
A new report from...
Unions Losing Power in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS - Union membership has fallen dramatically in Minnesota in the last three decades.
Labor researchers at Georgia Tech and Trinity universities compiled large amounts...
Shakopee Public Schools Makes $4.5 Million Budget Error
The $4.5 million “human error” has parents concerned about the future of the district
SHAKOPEE, Minn. - The future of Shakopee Public Schools is in...
Supposed Economy Boosting Super Bowl Seeking Volunteers for 2018 Event
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota built U.S. Bank Stadium for two reasons. The Vikings threatened to leave the State if they did not get a new...
Half of MN Renters are Paying More Than They Can Afford on Housing
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report released Monday by the Minnesota Housing Partnership shows that more than a quarter of Minnesota households spend more...
House Committee Approves Abortion Facility Licensing and Inspection
State licensing of outpatient surgical centers would be applied to abortion industry
ST. PAUL, MN - A bill to license abortion facilities in Minnesota was...
MN GOP Passes Healthcare Reinsurance Bill Through House
St. Paul, MN - While Republican lawmakers in Washington battle over health care, GOP legislators here at home tackle rising health care costs.
With the...
Judge Rules MN Police Cannot Claim Insurance Payment in Car Forfeiture
St. Paul, MN - The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled that the Savage Police Department was incorrect in seizing a possible insurance payment on...