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“Grow up and Get Over It” – Blame Game Ensues Post Legislative Session

The 2016 legislative session has come and gone and the blame game has begun. The pre-laid out main priorities of passing a bonding bill...

Dayton Names May 23, 2016 “Beyoncé Day”

On the eve of Beyoncé's concert at TCF Stadium on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor Tina...

End of Session Chaos Renews Calls for Transparency

For the second straight legislative session, lawmakers were busy working down to the final minutes to pass massive pieces of legislation. Compromise was not reached...

Dept. of Homeland Security Tells State REAL ID Extension is Not Granted

REAL ID has become a hot button issue in Minnesota, given that the state policy makers have struggled to implement the security precaution aimed...

MN College Baseball Teams Barred From Competing in National Tournaments in NC

Minnesota baseball teams are barred from playing in the NCAA Division II national baseball tournament and National Junior College Athletic Association Division III World Series...

Disagreements on Broadband Funding Remain

One of the most talked about issues the legislature has sought to address in the 2016 legislative session is lack of rural access to...

DFL Senators Renew Push to Speed-up Voting Rights for Felons

DFL Senators in Minnesota are once again attempting to speed up the right to vote for felons. On Tuesday an amendment that was added...

MN Company Seeking to Protect Power Grid From Grave Threats

A Minnesota based company is making a difference in the fight to secure the power grid.

Minnesota’s Wealth Exodus: What the Experts Have to Say About Minnesota Losing out on...

What do the experts say is causing the wealth exodus occurring in Minnesota?

Is a Gas Tax Increase Coming in 2016?

Despite saying late last year that a gas tax increase would not happen, Governor Mark Dayton seems to be reconsidering. With the legislature set to reconvene in March, the issue is sure to be a hot topic. Choosing to increase the gas tax or not to will have consequences for Minnesotans,

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