Minnesota’s State Economist is Stepping Down

Minnesota’s state economist, Doctor Laura Kalambokidis, is stepping down after supporting the state’s budget and economic forecasting process through eleven tumultuous years, including a “sea change” in Minnesota’s work environment due to...

Midday Headlines – June 4th, 2024

>>LEMA Coordinating Fallen Officer Mitchell’s Memorial (Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association, or LEMA  is taking the lead in planning a public service for fallen Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell. No details...

Midday Headlines – June 3rd, 2024

>>Prosecutors Drop Charges Against State Trooper Londregan (Minneapolis, MN) — Hennepin County prosecutors are dismissing charges against State Trooper Ryan Londregan(LON’-druh-gan) in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Ricky Cobb II during a traffic...

Midday Headlines – May 30th, 2024

>>Minnesota DFL Party Chair Calls on Senator Mitchell to Resign (St. Paul, MN) — The head of the Minnesota D-F-L Party is now calling on State Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury to resign. Mitchell is charged with first-degree burglary for an alleged...