Governor Mark Dayton delivers his final State of the State address to the Minnesota House and Senate. Continue Reading →
Video Replay-Gov Dayton’s Final State Of The State Address
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Michael McIntee
Michael McIntee is a former network TV news executive with more than 30 years of broadcasting experience. He began his broadcasting career at the University of Minnesota's student radio station. He is an expert producer, writer, video editor who has a fondness for new technology but denies that he is a geek. More about Michael McIntee »
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Video Replay -MN Gubernatorial Candidates Forum On Voting And Election Issues
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The Minnesota gubernatorial candidates forum was not dull. With 9 candidates- several who you probably haven’t heard before – it had some bizarre and interesting moments. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN Governor's Race, Voter Suppression, Bob "Again" Carney Jr., Chris Seymore, Chris Wright, Erin Murphy, James Everett
Students’ “Nightmare” Fails To Sway MN GOP On Gun Violence Prevention Bills
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On a mostly party line vote, a pair of gun violence prevention bills are stalled in a Minnesota House committee. Advocates of the bills aren’t giving up. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gun Violence, Minnesota, MN House, Brian Johnson, Dave Pinto
Former Duluth TV Anchor Michelle Lee Runs For Congress
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Michelle Lee was a fixture on Duluth TV for 30 years and still has a lot of name recognition, something her other DFL opponents lack. However, unlike most of her opponents, this is her first run for elective office.
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Filed under: CD8, Minnesota, Joe Radinovich, Kristen Kennedy, Leah Phifer, Michelle Lee, Rick Nolan, Stuart Mills
Soldier/Teacher: Trump’s Plan Is “Dangerous”, “Arm Me With A School Counselor” Instead
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An Apple Valley high school teacher who is also a soldier calls President Donald Trump’s plan to arm teachers to deter school shootings “foolish and dangerous.”
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Filed under: Education, Gun Violence, Labor/Unions, Minnesota, Education Minnesota
Video Replay -Working People’s Day Of Action – Rally At Minnesota Capitol
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A coalition of Minnesota unions and non-profits rally in the state capitol rotunda for the right to form unions, have equitable pay, affordable health care and quality schools. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Education, Health Care, Labor/Unions, AFSCME Council 5, Education Minnesota, mape
MN GOP Reps Won’t Promise A Hearing On Gun Bills
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Two GOP committee chairs are put on the spot and asked if they will give bills aimed at reducing gun violence a hearing this session. Neither will commit to a hearing. The bills have been in their committees for about a year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gun Violence, Minnesota, MN House, Brian Johnson, Dave Pinto, Joe Schomacker
Poor People’s Campaign Promises “Massive Wave” Of Actions Against Rising Racism, Poverty
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Invoking Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s name, a coalition of groups across the country and in Minnesota is promising a massive wave of non-violent civil disobedience action this spring to fight a rise in racism and poverty. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Minnesota, Racial Equality, dr. martin luther king jr., racism
DFL Gubernatorial Primary Looms Despite Swanson Not Running
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“There will be a primary and I’ll defend my endorsement in it,” said Rep. Tim Walz after former St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said he hadn’t decided yet if he would abide by the DFL gubernatorial endorsement process. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN Governor's Race, chris coleman, Erin Murphy, lori swanson, paul thissen, Rebecca Otto, Tim Walz
Video Replay- Trump’s First State Of The Union Address
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President Donald Trump makes his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Topics include immigration, DACA, and the economy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Economy/Jobs, Immigration, Donald Trump
Congressional Candidates Craig And Erdmann Seek DFLers Support Before Precinct Caucuses
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During a candidates forum in Northfield, Jeff Erdmann and Angie Craig made their best pitches to DFLers this week, hoping to win their votes in an endorsement battle that begins with the precinct caucuses on February 6. Continue Reading →
Filed under: CD2, Minnesota, Angie Craig, Jason Lewis, Jeff Erdmann
Video Replay – Gov. Mark Dayton News Conference
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MN Gov Mark Dayton holds a news conference the day after Sen. Al Franken’s office sets Jan. 2, 2018 as the date Franken will resign and Jan 3 as the date Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will be sworn in as US Senator. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN Senate, affordable housing, Al Franken, homeless, Mark Dayton, Michelle Fischbach, Tina Smith
Gov Dayton And Others React To Sen Franken’s Resignation
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Governor Mark Dayton is tasked with choosing Sen Al Franken’s replacement. He will make his decision in the coming days. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, US Senate Races 2018, Al Franken, Mark Dayton, Tina Liebling
Video Replay And Transcript: Franken Announces Intent To Resign From US Senate
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Senator Al Franken (D-MN) says he will be resigning from the Senate in the next few weeks. The resignation comes after weeks of increasing allegations of sexual misconduct against Franken and sets off a political scramble in his home state of Minnesota. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Al Franken, Mark Dayton
DFL On MN Deficit: “Elections Have Consequences”
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Governor Mark Dayton is not laying the blame for the state’s projected $188 million dollar deficit over the next 18 months. However, House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman (DFL) was quick to blame the GOP. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Jim Knoblach, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton, Melissa Hortman, Paul Gazelka
MN Senate Announces Layoffs In Budget Dispute With Governor Dayton
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Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R) announces impending layoffs of Senate employees and last paychecks for Senators. He is making the move in response to Governor Mark Dayton’s veto of operational funds for the legislature.
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Filed under: Minnesota, MN Senate, Mark Dayton, Paul Gazelka
In 2021, St. Paul’s First African American Mayor Looks Back At His First Four Years
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What can you expect from St. Paul first African American mayor? Days before Melvin Carter won a surprising first round ballot election he gave a speech pretending he had already been in office for four years. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Education, Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, Ranked Choice Voting, St Paul, St. Paul Mayor's Race 2017, Melvin Carter
Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates: Let Artists Lead – Video Replay
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Minneapolis mayoral candidates talk arts and culture in a 75 minute forum. Participating are: Rep. Raymond Dehn, City Council Member Jacob Frey, Tom Hoch, Mayor Betsy Hodges, Nekima Levy-Pounds, and Aswar Rahman. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minneapolis Mayor's Race 2017, Minnesota, Al Flowers, Aswar Rahman, betsy hodges, Jacob Frey, Nekima Levy-Pounds, Ray Dehn
Video Replay:Transforming Men’s Lives With Dr. Bernice A. King
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Dr. Bernice A. King, youngest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King is in the Twin Cities to carry on her father’s work with a program called Nonviolence365™. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Racial Equality, Youth Issues, dr. martin luther king jr., mlk
MN GOP Candidates Forum in New Hope
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The Republican Liberty Caucus of Minnesota (RLCMN) holds one of the first Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Forum of the 2018 election in New Hope. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN Governor Debates Live, Dave Osmek, Jeff Johnson, Keith Downey, Phillip Parrish
Court: Gov Dayton Veto Of Legislative Operating Budget Constitutional, Mediation Ordered
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Minnesota’s Supreme Court says a move by Governor Mark Dayton to bring Republican legislative leaders back to the bargaining table is constitutional and has ordered the two sides into mediation.
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Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton, Paul Gazelka
Video: Rep. Lewis Staff Stonewalls Constituents On Meeting
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Frustrated constituents of Rep. Jason Lewis want a face-to-face meeting they’ve repeatedly asked for since January. Lewis says their visits to his office intimidate his staff. Continue Reading →
Filed under: CD2, Health Care, Minnesota, Angie Craig, Indivisible Resistance of Eagan Burnsville, Jason Lewis, Jeff Erdmann, Mark Frascone
Rep. Lewis Video Recording Policy Differs From Most Minnesota Congressional Offices
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Unlike most Democrats, all Minnesota Republican congressional offices prevent recording of video in their offices. But Rep. Lewis’ is the only office saying it does so for staff safety.
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Filed under: Free Speech, Media, Minnesota, Privacy, Jason Lewis
Rep. Ellison Charts Course For Democratic Party Success After 2016 Failures
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Rep. Keith Ellison (DFL-MN) knows why Democrats lost in 2016. He says he knows how they can win and prevent America from slipping into fascism under Donald Trump. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Donald Trump, Keith Ellison
Why DFLer Jeff Erdmann Thinks He Can Win in Minnesota’s CD2
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Democrat Jeff Erdmann explains why he thinks he can defeat Democrat Angie Craig and Republican Rep. Jason Lewis to win Minnesota Second Congressional District in 2018. Continue Reading →