Former Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka made it official today at the State Capitol announcing he’s running for governor. Gazelka told supporters that the thing that makes Minnesota great is its people. Gazelka says he’s “concerned about the direction in which the state is headed” and says he is running for governor to change that […]
Gazelka steps down as Sen Majority Leader (AUDIO)
Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka today announced he’s stepping down as Leader. In a statement, Gazelka says “five years ago, under bittersweet conditions, I was honored to be elected leader of the Senate Republican Caucus. I have those same bittersweet feelings today as I announce my intention to step aside.” Gazelka says leading the caucus […]
State Sen Chamberlain renews call for state GOP Chair to step down (AUDIO)
Controversy continues to swirl around the state’s Republican Party Chair. Jennifer Carnahan denies any wrongdoing after friend and party donor Anton Lazzaro was indicted last week for sex trafficking. State Senator Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes is among the Republicans calling for Carnahan to step down. Chamberlain says Carnahan “crossed the line. I want nothing […]
Sen Benson among state Republicans calling for GOP Chair Carnahan to step down (AUDIO)
Pressure continues to mount on Minnesota GOP chairwoman Jennifer Carnahan to step down after controversy about party finances, non-disclosure agreements and the indictment of a significant donor on sex trafficking charges. Republican State Senator Michelle Benson from Ham Lake says “in order for donors, in order for party advocates, in order for candidates to move […]
Citations for speeding up sharply in MN in July (AUDIO)
Officers, deputies and troopers from 294 agencies across Minnesota reported 17,205 speeding citations during a July 1st – 31st enforcement campaign. That’s up over a thousand from last year’s campaign at the same time. The Office of Traffic Safety’s Mike Hanson says “what those numbers tell us is that we have a significant problem with […]
State Rep Her celebrates family friend Suni Lee’s Gold Medal Win, stresses cultural significance (AUDIO)
Suni Lee of St. Paul is a gold medal winner. Lee took the top spot in the women’s gymnastics all-around at the Tokyo Olympics. State Representative Kaohly Vang Her has known Suni’s family for years and she was at the Lee family and friends’ viewing party in Oakdale when Lee won the Gold. Her says […]
Sen Smith calling on MLB to reverse decision about Caledonia, MN plant
U-S Senator Tina Smith says that all Americans should be outraged by Major League Baseball (MLB) and San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler’s involvement in the closure of a major employer in rural Caledonia, Minnesota. The closure is expected to eliminate approximately 80 jobs in the community, with many of them moving offshore to China. […]
Judge denies defense motion for new trial in Chauvin case
Just hours before the sentencing of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, Judge Pete Cahill this morning denied the defense’s motion for a new trial. He also denied the motion for a hearing over possible jury misconduct. Chauvin’s sentencing remains on schedule for 1:30 pm.
Ahead of Chauvin sentencing, local BLM leader says it’s been “a long time coming” (AUDIO)
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will be sentenced Friday for the murder of George Floyd. Trahern Crews with Black Lives Matter Minnesota says “this is a long time coming for black people and other victims of police brutality to see a day where there’s going to be police accountability in Minnesota.” In April, a […]
More body parts found in Mpls, believed tied to previous discovery
Police have found more remains believed to be connected to last week’s gruesome discovery of body parts in northeast Minneapolis. Officers were called to the scene of West River Parkway and Franklin Avenue at around 6:45 am this morning on a report of human remains being located. Investigators say the remains are related to the […]