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Gun Violence

MN GOP Reps Won’t Promise A Hearing On Gun Bills

By Michael McIntee | February 22, 2018

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.

Economy/Jobs

Poor People’s Campaign Promises “Massive Wave” Of Actions Against Rising Racism, Poverty

By Video by Will Hommeyer, Text by Michael McIntee | February 5, 2018

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.

Minnesota

DFL Gubernatorial Primary Looms Despite Swanson Not Running

By Video By Jeff Strate, Text By Michael McIntee | February 2, 2018

“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.

DC

Video Replay- Trump’s First State Of The Union Address

By Michael McIntee | January 30, 2018

President Donald Trump makes his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. Topics include immigration, DACA, and the economy.

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Congressional Candidates Craig And Erdmann Seek DFLers Support Before Precinct Caucuses

By Video By Bill Sorem, Text by Michael McIntee | January 18, 2018

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.

Minnesota

Video Replay – Gov. Mark Dayton News Conference

By Michael McIntee | December 21, 2017

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.

Minnesota

Gov Dayton And Others React To Sen Franken’s Resignation

By Michael McIntee | December 7, 2017

Governor Mark Dayton is tasked with choosing Sen Al Franken’s replacement. He will make his decision in the coming days.

Minnesota

Video Replay And Transcript: Franken Announces Intent To Resign From US Senate

By Michael McIntee | December 7, 2017

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.

Minnesota

DFL On MN Deficit: “Elections Have Consequences”

By Michael McIntee | December 6, 2017

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.

Minnesota

MN Senate Announces Layoffs In Budget Dispute With Governor Dayton

By Michael McIntee | November 8, 2017

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.

Economy/Jobs

In 2021, St. Paul’s First African American Mayor Looks Back At His First Four Years

By Michael McIntee | November 8, 2017

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.

Minneapolis Mayor's Race 2017

Minneapolis Mayoral Candidates: Let Artists Lead – Video Replay

By Text by Cynthia Sowden, Video by Michael McIntee | October 17, 2017

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.

Minnesota

Video Replay:Transforming Men’s Lives With Dr. Bernice A. King

By Michael McIntee | October 12, 2017

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™.

Minnesota

MN GOP Candidates Forum in New Hope

By Michael McIntee | September 14, 2017

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Minnesota (RLCMN) holds one of the first Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Forum of the 2018 election in New Hope.

Minnesota

Court: Gov Dayton Veto Of Legislative Operating Budget Constitutional, Mediation Ordered

By Michael McIntee | September 8, 2017

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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Video: Rep. Lewis Staff Stonewalls Constituents On Meeting

By Michael McIntee | August 13, 2017

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.

Free Speech

Rep. Lewis Video Recording Policy Differs From Most Minnesota Congressional Offices

By Michael McIntee | August 12, 2017

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.

Minnesota

On 10-Year Anniversary of Bridge Collapse, Safety Of Other Bridges Still A Concern

By Laurie Stern- Minnesota News Connection | August 1, 2017

On the 10th anniversary of the I-35W bridge collapse, a former Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) bridge inspector has an important caution about the future.

Gun Violence

Trump Encourages Cops To Rough Up Suspects-They Applaud

By Michael McIntee | July 28, 2017

President Donald Trump encouraged police on Friday to rough up suspects when they arrest them earning him quick condemnation from a Twin Cities group that is fighting police brutality.

Minnesota

MN Supreme Court Fast Tracks Dayton Veto Power Case

By Michael McIntee | July 26, 2017

An August 28 Minnesota Supreme court date has been set in the constitutional battle between Governor Mark Dayton and the legislature. Both sides say they’d like the balance of power issues over budgets settled.

Gun Violence

How Protesters Shut Down Mayor Hodges’ News Conference On Harteau Resignation

By Michael McIntee | July 21, 2017

Timing, luck and determination helped protesters shut down Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges’ Friday night news conference. One of the protesters tells us how it was done.

Gun Violence

Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns In Wake Of Justine Damond Shooting

By Michael McIntee | July 21, 2017

Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau has resigned in the wake of a Minneapolis police officer shooting and killing Justine Damond. Mayor Betsy Hodges says she asked Harteau to resign.

Minnesota

Dayton To Appeal To MN Supreme Court To Overturn Ruling Limiting His Veto Power

By Michael McIntee | July 19, 2017

Ramsey County District Court judge has ruled that Governor Mark Dayton’s line-item veto of funding for the legislature is unconstitutional. Dayton will appeal the ruling to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Minnesota

Mpls Police Violated Body Cam Policy In Damond Shooting, Says Police Watch Group

By Michael McIntee | July 17, 2017

A police watch group says Minneapolis police officers apparently violated the city’s body cam policy multiple times on Saturday night when officer Mohamed Noor gunned down 40-year-old Justine Damond.

DC

Rep. Ellison Sings For Joy As $15 Minimum Wage Passes In Minneapolis

By Michael McIntee | June 30, 2017

Rep. Keith Ellison is singing because the minimum wage for workers in Minneapolis will eventually rise to $15 an hour.