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 →
MN GOP Candidates Forum in New Hope
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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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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 →
Filed under: CD2, Minnesota, Angie Craig, Jason Lewis, Jeff Erdmann
On 10-Year Anniversary of Bridge Collapse, Safety Of Other Bridges Still A Concern
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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. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, 35W Bridge Collapse
Trump Encourages Cops To Rough Up Suspects-They Applaud
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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.
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Filed under: Gun Violence, Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, Communities United Against Police Brutality, Donald Trump, Michelle Gross
Community Makes Action Plan To Stop Police Brutality In Wake Of Damond Shooting
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Tired of just “hope and prayers”, Justine Damond’s neighbors and others draw up a specific list of “evidenced based” actions they will take to stop police violence. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gun Violence, Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, Communities United Against Police Brutality, Justine Damond, Michelle Gross
MN Supreme Court Fast Tracks Dayton Veto Power Case
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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. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton
How Protesters Shut Down Mayor Hodges’ News Conference On Harteau Resignation
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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. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gun Violence, Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, betsy hodges, Jamar Clark, Michelle Gross
Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns In Wake Of Justine Damond Shooting
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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. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Gun Violence, Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, betsy hodges, Harteau, Jamar Clark, Justine Damond
Dayton To Appeal To MN Supreme Court To Overturn Ruling Limiting His Veto Power
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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. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton
Mpls Police Violated Body Cam Policy In Damond Shooting, Says Police Watch Group
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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. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, Communities United Against Police Brutality, Dave Bicking
Rep. Ellison Sings For Joy As $15 Minimum Wage Passes In Minneapolis
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Rep. Keith Ellison is singing because the minimum wage for workers in Minneapolis will eventually rise to $15 an hour. Continue Reading →
Filed under: DC, Minimum Wage, Minnesota, Keith Ellison
Funding Order Language May Be Bad News For Dayton Says Law Professor
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A judge has signed off on an order that temporarily funds Minnesota’s legislature, but the way it is written may indicate that judge may ultimately rule against Governor Dayton according Hamline law professor David Schultz. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, david schultz, John Guthman, Mark Dayton
Speaker Daudt Plans Appeal If Legislature Loses Case Vs. Dayton
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Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt says the Legislature will appeal its case over Gov. Mark Dayton’s line item to the Minnesota Supreme Court should it lose in Ramsey County District Court. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton
Video: MN Legislature Vs. Gov. Dayton In Court
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A Ramsey County Judge hears the legislature’s case against Governor Mark Dayton’s line-item veto of their funding. Both sides what the judge to decide the constitutionality of the veto so they can negotiate. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton
ACLU Video Shows Worthington Police Beating Motorist
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The American Civil Liberties Union is calling for an investigation after releasing dash cam video of a Worthington, MN police officer pulling a motorist out of a car and beating him. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Police/Community Relations, ACLU, Minnesota ACLU
Video: Officer Yanez Shoots Philando Castile
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Police dash cam video of officer Jeronimo Yanez firing seven shots into Philando Castile’s car. Yanez was acquitted by a jury last Friday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, Philando Castile
Women’s March Is Springboard For Rep. Paulsen Challenger Alicia Donahue
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Alicia Donahue says she was inspired by the organizing work she did for the Women’s March in St. Paul that drew more about 100,000 people. She says the “momentum” of that event is one of the reasons she “decided I’m ready to take that fight to Washington.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: CD3, Minnesota, Dean Phillips, Erik Paulsen, Pro-Choice
Mobile Market Delivers Community, Tears Of Joy
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Leah Porter set out to bring healthy, affordable food to people who don’t normally have access to it. Her Mobile Market accomplished that, but it brought a few surprises as well—a better connected and compassionate community.
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Filed under: Minnesota, Civic Buzz, Food Desert, League of Women Voters, Leah Porter, Mobile Market
Rep. Paulsen Challenger Dean Phillips Draws Crowd, Tears, And Raises Hopes
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Congressional candidate Dean Phillips didn’t expect crying at his first town hall.
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Filed under: CD3, Dean Phillips, Erik Paulsen
Gov Dayton Vetoes Legislature’s Funding To Force Special Session On His Terms
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Gov. Dayton says Republicans used a “sneak attack” and he won’t fund the legislature unless GOP leaders agree to his five conditions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate, Kurt Daudt, Mark Dayton, Paul Gazelka
Trump Budget Slashes Food Program For Poor
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President Donald Trump’s proposed budget would slash $192 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps. Continue Reading →