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 »
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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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 →
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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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 →
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 →
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 →
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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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Rep. Keith Ellison is singing because the minimum wage for workers in Minneapolis will eventually rise to $15 an hour. Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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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Congressional candidate Dean Phillips didn’t expect crying at his first town hall.
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