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Dayton Requests $100 Million for “Equity” Programs

Governor Dayton proposes $100 million to be spent on equity programs. Where will this money be spent?

Alpha News Interview: Senator Ted Cruz

Alpha News asks Senator Ted Cruz about sanctuary cities. We cover his Rally for Religious Freedom, as well as his confrontation with actress Ellen Page

Reactions to the 2nd GOP Debate

Wednesday evening millions of Americans gathered to watch the second Republican Presidential Debate – but did the debate change the minds of voters or address the issues they care about the most? Alpha news attended the debate watch party in New Hope hosted by the 5th congressional district republicans. We asked several attendees how they felt about the candidates both before, and after the debate.

Dayton invokes Bush and Reagan, demands meeting with Obama

Minnesota's Democrat leadership wants President Obama to follow the lead of past Republican Presidents to address chronic Iron Range unemployment. But, it's not only cheap Chinese steel that's hurting iron-ore workers.

GOP Debate featuring Senator Marco Rubio

Alpha News digs in to the division of the Republican debate and asks Senator Marco Rubio about turning a deep blue state, red...

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Dayton’s Proposed Budget Calls for Almost $700 Million in New Spending

Dayton's proposed supplemental budget calls for almost $700 million in new spending.

Is the GOP in Need of a Panic Button?

Tuesday's speech at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs was anything but normal. This long-time Republican and former White House staff member had some harsh words for the GOP:

St. Paul Walks Back Trump Ban

The St. Paul City Council, after proposing a resolution that would ban Donald Trump from their city, amended the proposed resolution to requesting that Trump refrain from "hate speech" if he ever visits St. Paul.

Senator Rand Paul Speaks in Minnesota

We interview Senator Rand Paul and cover his campaign stop at the University of Minnesota

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