Monthly Archives: June 2017
Emmer Seeks to Help Small-Town Banks
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Rep. Tom Emmer reintroduced legislation that would roll back regulations for community banks and credit unions.
The bill, Home Mortgage Disclosure Adjustment...
Hacker Targets Minnesota Data in Retaliation for Yanez Verdict
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A hacker calling himself Vigilance gained access to a number of databases of Minnesota governmental entities, stealing emails and passwords in...
“So Much Winning, You’ll Get Tired of Winning”
Republicans have won all five of the special elections that have been held since the November election and President Donald Trump’s swearing in.
Rep. Karen...
Canada Pushes Back On Influx of MN Asylum Seekers
ST. PAUL, Minn. - During a meeting with Gov. Mark Dayton this week, Canadian Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale pushed back on the influx...
Trump to Iowa: Everything’s Fine
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — It may not be a presidential election year, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from lining up for blocks,...
Yanez Dash Cam Reveals Officer’s Distress, Little Else
ST. PAUL, Minn. - While the dashboard camera’s video of Officer Jeronimo Yanez’ fatal encounter with Philando Castile fails to conclusively show anything regarding what...
Franken Issues Impeachment Warning
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Sen. Al Franken cautioned Democrats against rushing to impeach President Donald Trump, saying Vice President Mike Pence could be worse.
In an...
Another DFL Candidate Jumps Into CD1 Race to Replace Walz
ALBERT LEA, Minn. - Colin Minehart, a businessman and native of Albert Lea has announced he will be running for Tim Walz’s seat in...
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Compliance with State Law? You Get a Raise US Bank Stadium Board Says
MINNEAPOLIS- The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) has decided on a pay raise and change in ethical standards for staff members.
The board discussed that...
Nolan Joins With Top GOP Leaders To Advance Mining
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. - Rep. Rick Nolan (DFL-MN8) hosted 19 top Republican lawmakers including Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN6) as he led them on a...