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COVID extensions for drivers license renewals end March 31st

If you got an extension for renewing your driver’s license because of the COVID pandemic, you’ll need to have your license renewed by March 31st, state officials announced today. They’re encouraging people not to procrastinate because the current five-week processing time could grow due to an expected last-minute crunch. Driver and Vehicle Services will start sending letters this week to about 300-thousand Minnesotans who still need to renew. And be aware that if your drivers license expires this March 1st or later, you must renew by the specified due date.

Authorities seek public’s help in locating missing St Cloud teen

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 carrying a pink backpack. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call 9-1-1.

Walz will likely propose upper-bracket income tax increase

It’s expected Governor Walz in his state budget proposal tomorrow will ask lawmakers to increase upper-bracket income taxes in Minnesota, setting up another big battle with Republicans. Democratic leaders of the Minnesota House, who support the governor on the issue of upper-bracket tax increases, contend there are some who have actually done better during the pandemic and are not paying their fair share. Majority Leader Ryan Winkler says, “We do know that there are Minnesotans in great need, and that the pandemic has hurt some people much more than others.”

Senate Republican Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says tax hikes are not necessary to plug an expected budget shortfall. “We can reduce spending — it doesn’t have to be much — and we can use the Rainy Day Funds…. Between those two things we can easily balance the budget,” he says. But Gazelka says no tax increases — either income, sales or gas tax.

Walz to preview education plan before Tuesday’s state budget rollout

The day before rolling out his state budget plan, Governor Tim Walz today reviews its largest component — K-12 education — with influential members of a special task force including former state Supreme Court Justice Alan Page. But at this early point in the legislative session, school closures from COVID overshadow the debate over a dollar amount for education funding. Republican Senator Carla Nelson from Rochester points to “parents not being able to work because they don’t have their children in school. We have a lost generation, some have said, of these young kids not learning to read.”

A bill sponsored by Nelson would leave the decision on whether students are back in the classroom solely with school boards and community leaders, cancelling the governor’s emergency powers. But Democratic leaders say the state Health Department must still have oversight because risks from the COVID pandemic remain high.

Two St. Paul men plead guilty to federal charges in burning of Mpls 3rd Precinct police station

Two men from Saint Paul have pleaded guilty to federal arson charges in connection with a fire that destroyed the Third Precinct Minneapolis police station during riots after the death of George Floyd. Prosecutors say 25-year-old Davon De-Andre Turner and another person lit an incendiary device and took it into the building. They say 23-year-old Branden Wolfe admitted he pushed a barrel into a fire that had already been set in the entrance, with the intent of accelerating the blaze. Wolfe and Turner will be sentenced this spring. Two others, Bryce Williams and Dylan Robinson, have also pleaded guilty to federal arson charges.

Minnesota gets 250K dose increase in COVID vaccine allotment

Minnesota is getting bump of a quarter-million doses to its allocation of COVID-19 vaccine, bringing the total to roughly 871-thousand doses, which includes around 523-thousand already shipped to Minnesota providers so far. About 214-thousand people in Minnesota have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine and over 49 thousand have received their second booster dose as well.

MCCL marks 48th anniversary of Roe -v- Wade with virtual March for Life

The annual pro-life march and rally outside the Minnesota Capitol is virtual on this 48th anniversary of Roe -v- Wade due to COVID. In a Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life video just released, 6th District Congressman Tom Emmer warns, despite efforts to protect the unborn, “I know that the 117th Congress will bring a new assault on this liberty, but I stand ready to defend them.” M-C-C-L’s Scott Fischbach says although the U-S House and Senate majorities and the president are opposed to their efforts, “Hopefully the Supreme Court could be a backstop for us, with the three new appointments on the U-S Supreme Court.”

M-C-C-L continues its push at the Minnesota Legislature to ban government-funded abortions. Meanwhile a new group on the scene, UnRestrict Minnesota, wants to repeal laws that they say force health care providers to tell patients “the politically-motivated scripts of anti-abortion lawmakers.”

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 and those that enabled this dangerous behavior accountable.” Smith says she intends to vote to convict the former President and says Trump “incited an attack on our Capitol, it was an attempt to overthrow our elections through violence.” The impeachment article, which passed in the House with bipartisan support, accuses the now-former President of inciting the violent and deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6th. Here’s more with Senator Smith.

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Mpls police looking for driver of car that flipped on top of two other vehicles

January 18, 2021 By Bill Werner

Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that flipped over and ended up on top of two other vehicles in a residential area of south Minneapolis (4200 block of Oakland Avenue South) early this morning (Mon). Authorities believe the red Nissan two-door was traveling at a high rate of speed, hit an area […]

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State launching pilot program for next phase of COVID vaccinations

January 18, 2021 By Bill Werner

State officials are launching a pilot program at nine locations around Minnesota, preparing for the second wave of COVID-19 vaccinations when more vaccine is available. Officials say a small number of doses will be available for those age 65 and over, plus pre-K through grade 12 educators, school staff and child care workers. Governor Tim […]

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Top officials pledge to keep MN State Capitol safe through inauguration and beyond

January 18, 2021 By Bill Werner

It was a quiet weekend at the Minnesota State Capitol with a large security presence and only a handful of demonstrators showing up Saturday and Sunday — despite more ominous protests elsewhere around the country. State Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington has pledged, “We will keep the peace in the days that lead up to […]

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Walz, Flanagan want open-carry laws changed for State Capitol Complex

January 18, 2021 By Bill Werner

Governor Tim Walz is talking about changes to a Minnesota law that allows open-carry at the State Capitol complex. Walz says Michigan, with a Republican House and Senate, changed its rules. “This is not something that inhibits your ability to purchase, own, shoot or do whatever you want to do, but in the middle of […]

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Walz will ask legislature for money to beef-up security at MN State Capitol

January 18, 2021 By Bill Werner

Governor Tim Walz has put lawmakers on notice that when he rolls out his proposed state budget later this month, he’ll ask the legislature for money to beef up security at the State Capitol. “I’m not telling anyone… anything they don’t already know: There’s going to be some big events come up this year in […]

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Wolves-Grizzlies game postponed Friday (AUDIO)

January 15, 2021 By Minnesota News Network

The National Basketball Association game scheduled for tonight between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center has been postponed in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocols. Because of ongoing contact tracing within the Timberwolves, the team does not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with tonight’s game against the […]

Filed Under: Sports, T-Wolves / Lynx

State officials say no current credible threat against MN Capitol, but if violent protests, “We will stop you”

January 15, 2021 By Bill Werner

State public safety officials say there is currently “no credible local immediate threat” against Minnesota State Capitol, but say they’re prepared in case there’s trouble at this weekend’s planned events. Commissioner John Harrington says law enforcement will make sure peaceful protesters’ voices can be heard: “But I want there not to be any mistake, that […]

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#1 Gopher men’s hockey host Notre Dame tonight (AUDIO)

January 15, 2021 By Minnesota News Network

The top-ranked Gopher men’s hockey program continues Big Ten play this weekend with a two-game series against Notre Dame at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The action starts on Friday, Jan. 15 at 7:00 p.m. CT with the series finale set for Saturday, Jan. 16 at 5:00 p.m. CT. LOOKING TO START A NEW STREAK AND […]

Filed Under: Gophers, Sports

Wild rookie scores game-winner in OT over Kings

January 15, 2021 By Minnesota News Network

(Los Angeles, CA) — Minnesota Wild rookie Kirill Kaprizov made a splash in his N-H-L debut as he scored the overtime winner in a 4-3 win over the Kings in Los Angeles last night. The Wild rallied from a 3-1 deficit with a pair of third period goals by Victor Rask and Marcus Foligno to […]

Filed Under: Sports, Wild

Gopher women fall to #9 Maryland

January 15, 2021 By Minnesota News Network

Minnesota (2-7, 1-6 Big Ten) hung tight with No. 9 Maryland for the first 20 minutes, but the Terrapins (10-1, 6-0 B1G) were too much in the second half and pulled away for a 90-73 victory Thursday night at Williams Arena. Sophomore Jasmine Powell matched season highs for points (22), assists (8) and rebounds (7) […]

Filed Under: Gophers, Sports

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Twins announce virtual TwinsFest for next weekend

Providing fans the opportunity to safely interact with their favorite Twins players, coaches and alumni from the comfort of their own homes, the back-to-back American League Central Division Champion Minnesota Twins today announced plans for Virtual TwinsFest presented by Your Local Northland Ford Dealers, set for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30. […]

Wild host home opener tonight against Sharks

WILD vs. SAN JOSE SHARKS 7 p.m. Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul. All-Time Wild Record: 29-32-7 (16-13-4 at Xcel Energy Center, 13-19-3 at San Jose) 2019-20: Minnesota went 1-2-0 in its three season meetings against San Jose…The Wild fell in the first season meeting, 6-5, at SAP Center at San Jose (11/7), suffered a 2-0 […]

#4 Gopher men explode for 10-0 win over Arizona State (AUDIO)

The No. 4 Gopher men’s hockey team recorded its largest offensive output in just over 17 years on Thursday night as Minnesota earned a 10-0 win over Arizona State at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The Gophers (12-3-0 overall, 9-3-0-0-0-0 Big Ten), who last scored 10 goals in a 10-3 win over Minnesota State on Jan. […]

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