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Editorial boards from Minnesota newspapers have praised freshman Congressman Tom Emmer for going rogue. By bucking his conservative base and providing a more moderate course for the state's 6th district, Emmer's becoming a Democrat's Republican, but the conversion leaves questions in the minds of Republican voters who elected him just eight months ago. In a non-scientific Facebook poll, Alpha News found that 49% were not satisfied with the performance of Congressman Emmer, 26% were satisfied and another 25% were undecided. Of those who responded, 59% said they voted for Emmer and 38% did not. When asked if they believed if Emmer was doing a better job than Michele Bachmann, 24% said Yes, 56% said No, and 20% were undecided.

Check out our latest poll results on Congressman Tom Emmer. They might surprise you!

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The Southwest Light Rail line (SWLRT) from Minneapolis to Eden Prairie was scheduled to start construction in 2014. When the Hennepin County Railway Authority approved the alignment in 2009 the project was projected to cost taxpayers $1.2 billion. Construction costs for the 16-mile line went from $1.25 billion in 2013, to $1.65 billion in 2014, to an estimated $2 billion.

Alpha News asks Minnesotans what they think about the sale of liquor on Sundays still being illegal, what do you think?

The next generation of Republicans gathered Monday evening at the Maple Tavern for the Minnesota Young Republicans' Freedom Reception. Keynote speakers included United States Representative Tom Emmer and Minnesota State Representative and Majority Leader Joyce Peppin.

6th term Rep Pat Garafalo, R-Farmington was featured on "Almanac" over the weekend alongside retiring Rep Ryan Winkler, D-Golden Valley. During the interview, Garofalo, Chair of the House Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Committee, advocated for more public-private partnerships and touted divided government in Minnesota. When discussing the state's business climate, Garofalo observed, "We're never going to be a low tax state, no one wants Minnesota to be a low tax state. If low taxes were just the answer then Mississippi would have a great economy, if high taxes were the answer then Illinois would have a great economy."

Via MPR News: Minnesota's two largest government unions have won a 5% salary increase over the next two years. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE ) negotiated with the state of Minnesota for a 2.5% annual increase for each of the next two years. There are 30,000 employees between the two government unions. AFSCME Council 5 spent over $865000 lobbying the state legislature in 2013-2014. The union is a part of the Minnesota AFL-CIO which spent $720,000 lobbying in 2013-2014. MAPE spent $140,000 during the same two years.

Yesterday, Republicans had plenty to say about the Supreme Court's King vs. Burwell case which determined that the subsidies for the federal Obamacare exchange were legal. The Minnesota Republican party issued multiple tweets and sent an email urging party followers to "elect more Republicans" in light of the decision.