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Minnesota Taxpayers Burdened By Illegal Immigrants

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Minnesota taxpayers are spending over $734 million a year on illegal immigrants according to a study released in September by the...

DFLer Drops Out of CD1 Congressional Race

ROCHESTER, Minn. - After only three months on the campaign trail, candidate Regina Mustafa announced that she will suspend her campaign for congress in...

The Pawlenty Problem

In any chin-stroking, which passes for political analysis in these parts, about the Republican gubernatorial field in 2018, the name of former Governor Tim...
President Kaler

University of Minnesota Proposed Tuition Hike for Non-resident Students

MINNEAPOLIS- The University of Minnesota has recently faced the tough choice of having to raise tuition on non-Minnesota residents, a reality which was reported...
Paris Climate Agreement, energy, climate

Report Shows Renewable Energy Efforts Failing in MN

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Government officials in Minnesota have looked for ways to lower the carbon footprint of its residents. However, according to a...
school

Teacher Who Questioned Race Based Programming Sues St. Paul Schools

St. Paul, Minn. - An African American teacher who questioned some race based policies in St. Paul’s public schools is proceeding with a lawsuit...
Otto, Rebecca Otto

A Fake Endorsement for Leading DFL Candidate?

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The gubernatorial campaign for Rebecca Otto had an awkward moment Thursday after reports surfaced that an endorsement touted by her...
Sen. Al Franken (D-MN)

Franken’s Refusal To Approve Stras May Kill ‘Blue Slip’ Tradition

WASHINGTON - The “blue slip” tradition in the Senate may be on the chopping block following Sen. Al Franken’s refusal to approve the nomination...

St. Cloud Residents Call for Halt of Refugee Program

ST. CLOUD, Minn. - The resettlement of refugees from Somalia into the community of St. Cloud has been a longstanding issue for residents, one...
met council, transit, metro transit, fare

Met Council Under Fire for $237 Million Budget Discrepancy

ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Metropolitan Council has come under fire for budget “inconsistencies” after an audit reveals a $237 million budget discrepancy. A report...