The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice has dismissed the two allegations against Chaska State Senator and physician Scott Jensen. The original complaint accused Jensen of spreading misinformation about the number of COVID-19-related deaths reported in Minnesota and providing reckless advice in comparing COVID-19 to the flu. Jensen says he’s “gratified. I appreciate the fact that […]

It looks like you’ll be able to get some of your favorite State Fair food this summer after all. The State Fair’s Danielle Dullinger says”we’ve been having a ton of people reaching out asking if there are ways to still experience some part of the fair, especially the food. so our staff concocted the Minnesota […]

Governor Tim Walz and state leaders gave an update today on the state’s Five-Point Battle Plan to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in long-term care facilities. Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said “the clear majority of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Minnesota have no current identified COVID cases. These facilities are […]

The Hennepin County Attorney is asking for the public’s help in the fatal shooting of Calvin Horton, Junior during the Lake Street riots. Horton was shot in or near Cadillac Pawn on May 27th. The pawnshop owner was arrested the night of the shooting and was later released. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says so […]

Governor Tim Walz says he hopes the police accountability measure passed early this morning by the state legislature is “only the beginning.” House Speaker Melissa Hortman agrees and says the bill paves the way for transformational change “but it doesn’t bring about transformational change. I think that there’s a message that is being sent that […]

Attorneys for George Floyd’s family today filed a federal civil lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and the police officers involved in his death. Floyd died May 25th after officer Derek Chauvin, pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe. Announcing the suit today, Floyd family attorney Ben Crump said “it […]

The Minnesota Department of Health today released new guidance for long-term care facilities to use in designating family members or others to serve as essential caregivers for residents of nursing homes and other assisted living facilities. Since mid-March, visitor restrictions have been in place in long-term care settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Under […]

Changes to the state driver’s manual are in effect today with new information on what drivers and law enforcement should expect during a traffic stop–especially when a driver has a firearm. The changes were prompted by a push from Valerie Castile–whose son Philando was shot and killed by a Falcon Heights police officer on this […]

State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are disappointed that a group representing pharmaceutical manufacturers is challenging a new law that aims to give Minnesotans access to an affordable 30-day supply of insulin. The Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act takes effect today and allows those who are uninsured, under-insured or on Medicare to receive […]

The Minneapolis City Council this morning unanimously voted to move forward with its new vision for law enforcement in the city following George Floyd’s killing. Earlier this month, a majority of council members pushed for dismantling the entire police department. The current charter states there has to be a police department. The proposed amendment replaces […]