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Franken, Senators Outraged Over DeVos Revocation of Transgender Bathroom Guidance

Washington, D.C. - Minnesota Senator Al Franken joined five other U.S. Senators in writing a letter to Department of Education (DOE) Secretary Betsy DeVos...

Alpha News Writer Joins Hard-Hitting New Show

The Black Republican, Black Democrat Show brings on Preya Samsundar to discuss controversial news Minneapolis, MN - A unique political radio show that made...

Small Town Minnesota Mayor Arrested on Theft, Assault Charges

Crosby, MN - An Iron Range mayor is facing a wide range of criminal charges after an investigation by his local department. Crosby Mayor James...

Suit Claiming MN Promotes Segregation in Schools Fails in Court of Appeals

MN Court of Appeals rejects suit alleging state responsible for racial and socioeconomic segregation in schools ST. PAUL, MN - A lawsuit claiming that segregation...

Tide Turning for MN Gun Rights Amid Heated Capitol Debates

St. Paul, MN - Gun rights supporters and gun control advocates butted heads last week during Minnesota House committee hearing. Republicans introduced two bills aiming...

Sorority Will Accept Transgender Women as Members Nationally

Indianapolis, IN - In a letter and video to all members, the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority announced a policy change that will allow transgender...

Surdyk’s Faces Hefty Fine

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn -- Wine and spirits retailer Surdyk’s excitement for passed legislation to end the Sunday liquor sales ban may have cost them the...

Jennifer Carnahan: From State Senate Candidate to Party Chair

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn -- Former Minnesota State Senate candidate and small business owner Jennifer Carnahan seeks to become the next State Chair of the Republican...

Federal Judge Not Ready to Rule on Revised Travel Ban

Seattle, WA - U.S. District Judge James Robart, the federal judge who issued the order to temporarily halt the nationwide implementation of President Donald...

Minnesota Loses More Than 8,000 Jobs in January

St. Paul, MN - Minnesota lost 8,300 jobs in January according to a report released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic...