Senator Karla Bigham of Cottage Grove is behind a bill that would make milk the default beverage for children’s meals at restaurants in the state. Bigham says the bill is *not* a mandate and adds “we are not trying to pre-empt parental decision making here. If you still want your child to have juice or […]
Gov Walz says conversion therapy ban will happen during his administration (AUDIO)
Governor Walz joined Minnesotans at the State Capitol today to call for an end to what some believe is the harmful practice of LGBTQ+ conversion “therapy.” Walz said to the assembled crowd “let’s get out of here before this session’s over adding our name to that list of states that have banned conversion therapy and […]
State lawmakers get update on REAL ID progress; concerns remain
State lawmakers today got a progress report on how Minnesotans are doing in the effort to become REAL ID-compliant. Department of Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington says he wants to avoid a scenario next October where “mom, dad and grandma are at the airport, waiting to get on to go down to the happiest place […]
State House DFL rolls out one-time $500 million education spending plan to help close opportunity gaps
Minnesota House Democrats today rolled out their one-time $500 million education plan for the legislative session. At a press conference this morning House Speaker Melissa Hortman said, “We believe that all of our children deserve a great start in their lives. We know that Minnesota has one of the worst opportunity gaps in the nation […]
On 1st day of session, House lawmaker moves to end session; motion fails
An interesting motion was proposed on the State House floor this first day of the state legislative session. Republican Steve Drazkowski from Mazeppa moved to end the session today. He says state government is already fully funded and there’s no reason for lawmakers to be here. Draszkowski quoted Mark Twain and said, “no man’s life, […]
Mpls police seek help finding missing man
The Minneapolis Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 39-year-old male. Jonathan Erickson was last seen in the area of Bohemian Flats Park in Minneapolis on Monday. Erickson is described as a white male, six-feet-one-inch tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Erickson was last seen wearing a Blue […]
MDH officials continue to monitor coronavirus after case confirmed in WI (AUDIO)
A Wisconsin resident has been confirmed to have the coronavirus. No cases have been confirmed in Minnesota, but local health officials are monitoring the situation closely. Kris Ehresmann with the state Health Department says precautions are being taken to ensure safety wherever possible and “we’re working hard here at the health department to make sure […]
President Trump acquitted on impeachment charges; Senators Klobuchar, Smith vote ‘guilty’ on both charges
President Trump has been acquitted by the Republican-led Senate on both counts of impeachment–abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith voted “guilty” on both counts. Trump was impeached by the Democratic-controlled House in December. Trump was accused of illegally withholding vital U-S military aid to Ukraine while pressuring […]
Park-Cottage Grove resource officer charged with criminal sexual conduct involving female students
A 40-year-old law enforcement officer has been charged with criminal sexual conduct involving female students at Park High School in Cottage Grove. Prosecutors say Adam Pelton was working as a resource officer at the school when he was accused by at least seven students of inappropriate touching from September 2018 through October 2019. The victims […]
Sec of State Simon: no “Iowa-style” worries anticipated with MN primary voting (AUDIO)
Early voting for the presidential primary has begun in Minnesota. So should Minnesotans be worried about a repeat of what happened in Iowa? Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon says “no and for several reasons, 1st, what we’re having on March 3rd is an actual election, a primary election with real polling places, real election […]