Seventh District Congressman Collin Peterson is breaking ranks with fellow Democrats, saying the way to end an “unnecessary” government shutdown is to give President Trump money for a border wall. Peterson says, “I don’t know that I want to give him a blank check, but I don’t want to preclude him from getting the money […]
Appeals Court throws out challenge to state’s teacher tenure laws
The Education Minnesota teachers union is pleased the state Appeals Court threw out a lawsuit that alleged the state’s teacher tenure laws prevent school districts from getting rid of ineffective teachers. Union President Denise Specht says notoriously anti-union interests were behind the suit. Republican state Senator Carla Nelson from Rochester responds a provision that takes […]
Today at the Minnesota Capitol
A second day of hearings at the State Capitol, this time in the Senate, on a bill that would ban cell phone use while driving, except in hands-free mode. That committee also debates a bill that would make penalties the same as D-W-I for those who injure or kill someone while driving and using a […]
Hands-free/distracted driving measure passes out of House committee
A bill banning cell phone use while driving, except in hands-free mode passed out of a House transportation committee today after emotional testimony from family members who have lost loved ones in distracted driving crashes. Danielle Wishard-Tudor’s brother was killed in 2017 by a distracted driver. Through tears, Wishard-Tudor said, “these are vehicular crashes that […]
Pro-life rally at MN Capitol will mark 46th anniversary of Roe -v- Wade (with AUDIO)
Organizers expect several thousand at the State Capitol today for the annual “March for Life” marking the 46th anniversary of Roe versus Wade. President Trump’s appointment of Brett Kavanaugh has many wondering if the the U-S Supreme Court could soon overturn that 1973 ruling that legalized abortion, but Scott Fischbach with Minnesota Citizens Concerned for […]
Special primary election today in MN Senate District 11
Voters in state Senate District 11 go to the polls today (Tues) to narrow the field for the upcoming special election. It’s prompted by Kerrick Democrat Tony Lourey’s resignation to become state Human Services Commissioner. District 11 Democrats last weekend endorsed former Duluth T-V news anchor Michelle Lee as their candidate. Lee, who made an […]
Hands-free cell phone bill might have best chance ever at MN Legislature
A ban on cell phone use while driving, except in hands-free mode, could have its best chance ever during the 2019 legislative session. Senate Republican Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (guh-ZEL-cuh) says, “I do believe that there will a vote on distracted driving earlier than later.” There are hearings today in the Minnesota House and tomorrow […]
Six people suffer minor injuries after police chase in Minneapolis
Authorities say six people had minor injuries and three of the injured were later arrested after a police chase that began in north Minneapolis and went into northeast Minneapolis, before officers called off the pursuit for safety reasons. Police say more than a minute after the chase was terminated, the suspect vehicle crashed head-on into […]
Winter storm will make travel difficult across large sections of MN
The National Weather Service says travel conditions will be difficult or hazardous tonight (Mon) through tomorrow across large sections of the state with significant snow, starting with freezing drizzle and possible ice in southern Minnesota. A total of three to five inches is expected in that part of the state; several inches are possible in […]
Appeals Court upholds Kim Lund cash-out from Lunds and Byerlys
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision awarding Kim Lund 45.2 million dollars for her stake in Lunds and Byerlys. Lund sued the grocery store chain and her brother Tres Lund, the firm’s C-E-O, to cash out of the company. The appeals panel says the district court “did not abuse its […]