Tag: Mankato
National group helped Republicans end DFL “trifecta” by investing in southern...
By all accounts, Erica Schwartz was the toast of the evening for state-level Republicans hoping to end the DFL "trifecta" at the Minnesota Capitol...
EXCLUSIVE: Tim Walz’s first political opponent speaks out on VP candidate’s...
The first person to ever face off against Tim Walz in an election spoke to Alpha News about the experience of running against the...
20 years later, Bush staffer who played a part in Walz’s...
Twenty years ago in Mankato, Chris Faulkner was tending a line of people who wanted to see George W. Bush speak at a campaign rally...
DFLer Jeff Brand supported services for illegals, GOP challenger wants tax...
This article is the fifth in a series called “Swing-District Spotlight” in which Alpha News examines competitive state legislative seats across Minnesota.
Incumbent Democratic State...
Minnesota must confront the systemic failure of its public education system
(Opportunity for All Kids) -- At OAK, we've compiled an incredible amount of data from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). It’s deeply troubling.
According...
Walz says special session to address flooding relief is possible
As public safety officials and Minnesota National Guard members continued their emergency relief efforts in flood-affected areas across the state this week, Gov. Tim...
Adult charged in alleged sexual assault of a student at a...
An 18-year-old man has been charged in an alleged sexual assault of a student at a Mankato school earlier this month.
Abdirahman Jama Samatara of...
Mankato course teaches that cops are more ‘racist, sexist, homophobic’ than...
A criminal justice course at Minnesota State University-Mankato teaches students that police officers are more racist, sexist, and homophobic than the general population.
The course,...
Walz issues remembrance for Dakota murderers and rapists
In a Dec. 26 social media post on X, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, remembered and seemed to honor Dakota murderers and rapists.
"161...
Mankato high school students stage pro-Palestine walkout
Students at Mankato East High school staged a walkout Thursday afternoon in an effort to bring awareness to "the current situation in Gaza."
In a...