A vote is set in the Minnesota Senate today (11am start) on a drought relief package that also includes emergency funding to address the avian flu outbreak which has now reached Minnesota. Elbow Lake Senator Torrey Westrom says, “It’s very unfortunate that this happened in our state. We’ve been prepared for it. We’re gonna continue […]
MN Senate Repubs moving ahead with get-tough-on-crime package
Minnesota Senate Republicans are moving toward a key committee vote Friday on their get-tough-on-crime package. Lisa Walker told lawmakers at a Wednesday hearing that in September three men entered her Minneapolis home, threatened to kill her and her daughter, robbed them and stole her car. “They stole my 21-year-old, University of Minnesota 4.0 student’s confidence […]
Republicans set to roll out plan to replenish COVID Unemployment Insurance
Minnesota Senate Republicans roll out their plan today (noon) to replenish Minnesota’s COVID-depleted Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, which they say will avoid harmful tax increases on businesses. Lawmakers have been tossing around the idea of doing something early in the legislative session — and last week House Speaker, Democrat Melissa Hortman suggested as a way […]
State of Minnesota Virtual Veterans Day
The official State of Minnesota Veterans Day Program will be held virtually again this year in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) invites all Minnesotans to celebrate and honor the veterans who have served our state and country. “Although we are not gathering in person, the importance of […]
Minnesota House Taking Testimony On Recreational Cannabis Bill
The Minnesota House will hear public testimony this afternoon (Wednesday 3 p-m) on a bill that would legalize recreational marijuana. House Majority Ryan Winkler is sponsoring the bill. The Golden Valley Democrat says our priorities are “to end the black market for cannabis and move to a safe, regulated marketplace where consumers know what they’re […]
Walz Outlining Plan To Bring More Middle/High School Students Back
Governor Tim Walz will outline his plan today (Wednesday 12 p-m) to bring more Minnesota middle- and high-school students back on campus. Walz says “we’re further along in in-person learning than most places, and I think this is just the way to make sure that we don’t end up with an outbreak.” House Deputy Republican […]
President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19
President Trump and First Lady Melania tested positive for COVID-19 hours after White House adviser Hope Hicks was diagnosed. Hicks traveled with President Trump to his campaign rally Wednesday night at the Duluth International Airport and was on Marine One presidential helicopter in Minnesota. President Trump tweeted, “Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. […]
Now is the time to pay up any unresolved driving citations
Minnesota courts are resuming late penalties and driver’s license suspensions for unresolved citations and collection referrals for past-due payments. Automated processes that refer court-ordered fines and fees to the Minnesota Department of Revenue for collections will resume on Thursday. Automated processes for unresolved citations will resume December 1st. The processes had been temporarily suspended in […]
Craig files lawsuit requiring 2nd District election in November
Congresswoman Angie Craig filed a federal lawsuit calling for the Second District election to be held in November after the death of a major party candidate. Legal Marijuana Now Party nominee Adam Weeks died 79 days before Election Day and Secretary of State Steve Simon says that requires a special election in February. The suit […]
President Trump back in Minnesota
President Donald Trump will make a campaign stop at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Wednesday before a scheduled rally in Duluth. The campaign says President Trump will appear at M-S-P around 1:15 Wednesday afternoon. The president is speaking at a “Make America Great Again” event at Duluth International Airport which has been pushed back from 5 […]