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Viral Video Explains Need for Reform of MN’s Met Council
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Minnesota’s Met Council has been put on notice by one prominent Minnesota Republican.
Hennepin County Commissioner and former candidate for Governor Jeff...
New Sunday Liquor Law Introduced
ST.PAUL, MN -- Minnesota Republicans have started the 2017-2018 legislative year off rather quickly by introducing measures lost in the last session.
Early Monday morning,...
MN State Auditor Rebecca Otto to Run for Governor
Three Term State Auditor Set to Jump into 2018 Race for Governor
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota State Auditor Rebecca Otto has announced her candidacy...
Will MN Lawmakers Help With Internet Speeds in Rural MN in 2017?
Rural Lawmakers Calling for Broadband Funding
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota lawmakers are facing several issues during the 2017 legislative session, and providing funding to bring...
Former Minneapolis Mayor: “Donald Trump Entering White House is More Than I Can Take”
Minneapolis, MN - Former Democratic Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak told his Facebook followers today that the thought of Donald Trump entering the White House...
A MN Connection to the Ft. Lauderdale Shooter
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- The lone shooter who killed five at the Fort Lauderdale Airport had a brief layover at Minneapolis-St. Paul International earlier that...
How do Minnesota Schools Rank Nationally?
Education Week rates Minnesota slightly above average on K-12 education
St. Paul, MN - In an annual report compiled by Education Week magazine, Minnesota is...
MN Congressman Takes Another Shot At Repealing Law
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN) has renewed efforts to repeal the medical device tax.
The tax was introduced as part of President Obama’s...
Dayton’s Proposal is Mostly New Spending, Not Less Taxes
A significant portion of what the Governor is proposing is subsidies of local government.
St. Paul, MN - In a press release Thursday, Governor Mark...
Outstate MN Group Turning up Heat on Lawmakers
Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities asking for more money to help local governments fast.
The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities is urging lawmakers to...