Monthly Archives: June 2017
MN Exports Up, But Still Falling Behind the Rest of America
ST. PAUL, Minn. - For the first time since the fourth quarter of 2014, Minnesota’s exports increased from the same quarter in the previous year,...
Klobuchar Calls for Another Russia Investigation
WASHINGTON -- Minnesota’s senior Sen. Amy Klobuchar is once again taking charge on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia.
On Tuesday,...
Minneapolis Releases Draft of $15 Minimum Wage Ordinance
MINNEAPOLIS - On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council members presented the details of their plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
The...
Protesters to Westboro Baptist Church: “Love Trumps Hate”
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — “Love trumps hate,” was the message counter-protesters sent to members of Westboro Baptist Church in Maple Grove Wednesday afternoon.
Westboro...
Deer Unlimited; Minnesota Hunters Maybe Allowed to Bag more Deer
ST. PAUL, Minn- A recent DNR assessment of Minnesota’s deer population indicates it is likely hunters will be allowed to bag more deer during...
Sales Taxes to Increase to Fund Public Transit
MINNEAPOLIS - Hennepin and Ramsey counties are both considering increases to their sales taxes in order to fund public transit projects.
Ramsey County plans to...
Dayton “Adds” Minnesota to Paris Agreement
ST. PAUL, Minn.- Gov. Mark Dayton “added” Minnesota to the Paris Agreement, following President Donald Trump's decision last week to remove the federal government...
Mayoral Candidates Spar on Minimum Wage, Property Taxes
MINNEAPOLIS - In a debate field comprised only of Democrats, the seven Minneapolis mayoral candidates present had a surprising number of disagreements Tuesday at...
Vicki Jensen Announces Bid for Congress
OWATONNA, Minn. — The race to replace to U.S. Rep. Tim Walz in the first congressional district has a new contender.
Walz, who announced...
Franken Cancels Appearance on Bill Maher Show Amid N-word Backlash
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Sen. Al Franken has cancelled his upcoming appearance on “Real Time” following controversy over host Bill Maher’s use of a racial...