Lakeville, MN|News|
Alibi Drinkery Co-Owner Back In Jail; Bail Revoked
The co-owner of a Lakeville bar notorious for defying the governor’s pandemic shutdown orders is back in jail.
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Minnesota Education Officials Push For $745 Million Spending Boost
The package is part of Gov. Tim Walz’s $52.4 billion budget proposal and includes funding for measures in his “Due North” education plan.
Minneapolis|News|
Resolution To Condemn Jan. 6 Insurrection, Affirm 2020 Election Results Stalls In Minnesota Senate
The U.S. Capitol and affirms “support for democracy, rule of law, and the certified results of Minnesota’s election.”
Minneapolis|News|
Trump’s Impeachment Trial Begins Tuesday
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin Tuesday.
Burnsville, MN|News|
Legislators Question Schools’ Use Of Picture Book About Police Shootings
Minnesota legislators on Monday weighed in on a controversy over a picture book that was read to fourth graders in Burnsville this fall.
Minneapolis|News|
Alibi Drinkery Co-Owner Charged With Smacking Jimmy John’s Worker After Companion Asked To Wear A Mask
The co-owner of Alibi Drinkery, who made headlines for refusing to shutter his bar in compliance with state COVID-19 restrictions.
Minneapolis|News|
Walz Activates National Guard For Trials Of Ex-Cops Charged With Killing George Floyd
In announcing the National Guard activation, Walz renewed his request that the Legislature pass the SAFE Account proposal.
Minneapolis|News|
Minnesota Supreme Court Hands Government Transparency Advocates Major Victory
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently handed a major victory to government transparency advocates.
Minneapolis|News|
Senate GOP Proposes Cutting Minneapolis Local Aid To Reimburse Other Cities For Law Enforcement Help During Chauvin Trial
Minneapolis leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey, and others later blamed Walz’s slow response for the widespread destruction in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis|News|
Sens. Smith And Murkowski Introduce Bills To Fund Mental Health Treatment During Pandemic
The percentage of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression has more than tripled from 11% in 2019 to 37.7% in October 2020.
Minneapolis|News|
Minnesota Reports 1,410 New COVID-19 Cases And 17 Deaths
Minnesota reported 1,410 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths Thursday, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minneapolis|News|
Minnesota Court Denies Tribes’ Request To Halt Line 3 Pipeline Construction
The Red Lake and White Earth nations had asked the court to halt construction while legal challenges to the pipeline are pending.
Minneapolis|News|
Minnesota DFL, Progressive Allies Vastly Outspent Republicans But Lost Ground In The Legislature
Minnesota Democrats failed to reclaim a majority in the Minnesota Senate and lost ground in the House.
Minneapolis|News|
Minnesota Bill Would Provide Rental Assistance To 550,000 Low-Income Residents
Nearly 40 state Democratic legislators want to provide rental assistance to every low-income Minnesotan who needs it: some 550,000 residents
Minneapolis|News|
Minnesota’s Uninsured Rate Remained Flat Early In The Pandemic, Report Says
Minnesota’s uninsured rate remained mostly unchanged through the first half of 2020.
Minneapolis|News|
Minnesota Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Legislation To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
House Democratic lawmakers on Monday introduced legislation to legalize marijuana in Minnesota.
Minneapolis|News|
Senate Republicans Call For Seniors To Be Vaccinated Before Other Priority Groups
Minnesota Senate Republicans calling for senior citizens to be vaccinated ahead of all other priority groups.
Minneapolis|News|
A Senate Subcommittee With Oversight Of Met Council, Other Metro Agencies Has No Plans To Meet This Session
The governance of the Metropolitan Council is typically one of the more contentious issues at the Legislature.
Minneapolis|News|
Frontline Workers To Join Lawmakers In Call For COVID-19 Emergency Paid Leave
Frontline essential workers are joining with the House Labor Committee in a bill calling for broader COVID-19 emergency paid leave.
Minneapolis|News|
Senate Panel Advances Voter ID Measure After Testy Debate
Voters without an acceptable form of identification would be given a provisional ballot.