The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing juvenile. 14-year-old Alexus Norberg left her home in St. Cloud on January 19th without parental permission. Alexus, is 5’3, 130 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, white jeans, black shoes and was […]
Sen Smith intends to vote to convict former Pres Trump on article of impeachment (AUDIO)
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the House article of impeachment against former President Trump will be sent to the Senate on Monday. Schumer said there will be a full and fair impeachment trial in the Senate but did not say when it will start. U-S Senator Tina Smith says it’s important to “hold this president […]
U-S House impeaches Trump for 2nd time; MN delegation votes along party lines
The U-S House in a bipartisan vote has again impeached President Donald Trump. It marks the second time in his term that Trump has been impeached–and it’s the first time in U-S history that a president has been impeached twice. U-S Congresswoman Ilhan Omar spoke before the floor debate”we as a nation can no longer […]
Rep Stauber condemns violence at the U-S Capitol, calls for healing ahead of impeachment vote (AUDIO)
The House is scheduled to vote today on whether to ask Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove President Trump from office. It’s not a move GOP Congressman Pete Stauber supports, but he says he condemns “all violence. As a former police officer, I don’t condone any type of violence for […]
Rep Omar calls for Trump’s impeachment, describes reaction to violence at US Capitol (AUDIO)
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has written articles of impeachment against President Trump following violence at the U-S Capitol. The Minnesota Democrat says “we can’t allow him to remain in office.” Trump has already survived one impeachment attempt during his presidency. His supporters rioted at the Capitol as the House and Senate were meeting to ratify the […]
Reps McCollum, Craig react to chaos at U-S Capitol, call for calm
Amid the chaos tonight at the U-S Capitol, Congresswoman for Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District Betty McCollum says it’s time for President Trump to stop insisting that there was widespread election fraud. McCollum says she is “sad and I’m outraged that President Trump was able to cause people to want to trample on our Democracy and […]
Walz details loosened COVID restrictions ahead of afternoon press conference
Governor Tim Walz today (2 pm) is expected to announce the loosening of restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. Walz will allow in-door restaurant dining at 50-percent capacity with a limit of 150 and a 10 pm service cut-off. Under the new guidance, restaurants will be able to seat up to six people per […]
Hospitality MN asking Walz to reconsider bar, restaurant restrictions
“Devastating.” That’s what Hospitality Minnesota’s Liz Rammer calls Governor Walz’s expected announcement that indoor dining at bars and restaurants will remain on “pause” through the holiday season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rammer says “this is a critical time of year as we know for this industry–hospitality businesses–make really, they get in the black with […]
15 GOP state lawmakers ask to join Texas election lawsuit; MN Sec of State Simon responds
15 Republican state lawmakers are urging Texas to add Minnesota to a lawsuit alleging election fraud that’s before the Supreme Court. In a letter sent to the Texas Attorney General, the lawmakers say “Secretaries of State across the nation have ignored their state election laws and unilaterally changed the rules that govern elections.” In response, […]
State lawmakers want teachers near the top of the list to receive COVID vaccine
A group of state Republican lawmakers is pushing to move teachers toward the front of the line for the COVID-19 vaccine. In a Zoom press conference today, Representative Peggy Scott of Andover said she hears daily “from our parents about the impact that the lack of in-person learning is having on their children and these […]