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Diana Hawkins Appointed To Minneapolis Charter Commission As It Embarks On Monumental Year
Diana Hawkins was appointed to the Minneapolis Charter Commission to replace Al Giraud-Isaacson, who resigned in August, 2020.
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HealthPartners Recalls Errant Vaccine Appointments
Gov. Tim Walz is rolling out a lottery system for people older than 65. Pre-registration begins Tuesday at 5 a.m.
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No, You’re Outta Order! Hawley Accuses Sen. Tina Smith, Other Democrats Of Ethics Breach
Both Hawley and Cruz objected to Electoral College votes that solidified President Joe Biden’s win in the presidential election.
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Daily Reformer: Walz To Propose Tax Increase, Help For Schools, Small Business, Working Class
An administration source confirmed this morning Walz will propose a tax increase for some Minnesotans.
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House Republican Leader Proposes Making It A Crime To Share Personal Information About A Police Officer
Following the protest, the city councils of Hugo and nearby Lino Lakes banned targeted protests outside private homes.
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Klobuchar Drives Home Message Of Democracy Enduring At Biden, Harris Inauguration
Klobuchar played a prominent role in the inauguration ceremony, introducing Biden and Harris as they took their oaths of office.
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Minnesota Reports 1,237 New COVID-19 Cases And 34 Deaths
Minnesota reported 1,237 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 34 deaths Wednesday, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
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Concerns Over Security, New COVID-19 Variant Behind Minnesota House Policy Change For Voting, Remote Work
Melissa Hortman, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor House Speaker, had previously required her members to drive to St. Paul for votes.
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Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate Remained Above 4% In December
More Minnesotans left the workforce in December, bringing the state’s labor force participation rate down to 67.5%.
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Sen. Tina Smith Among Seven Senate Dems Calling For Ethics Probe Of Hawley, Cruz
The Democrats also want a similar probe of Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz’s actions and the Jan. 6 mob attack.
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Freshman Shakopee Lawmaker Jokes About Getting HR Complaint On First Day
Minnesota Rep. Erik Mortensen, moved on to new provocations, drawing a human resource complaint for abusive language.
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Senate GOP Outlines Alternative To Walz Handling Of Pandemic, Calls For No New Taxes
Lawmakers will also have to debate a new two-year budget and close a $883 million deficit.
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Minnesotans Flooding COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Website
Minnesotans over age 65 are rushing to get vaccinated as part of a pilot program for early vaccination.
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Minneapolis City Council Members Again Propose Dismantling Police Department, Creating A New Agency
The council members said the new proposal incorporates community feedback and will appear on the ballot this year.
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The Unemployment Rate Is Above 20% For Nation’s Lowest-Paid Workers, Federal Reserve Says
The unemployment rate for the lowest-paid workers in the United States is likely above 20%.
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More Than 21,000 Guard Members From 50 States Headed To D.C., And Numbers May Grow
Wednesday’s presidential inauguration ceremony may have a scaled-down audience due to the pandemic.
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Minnesota Officials: ‘We Are Alert, And We Are Prepared’ Ahead Of Weekend Capitol Demonstrations
Walz on Wednesday activated the National Guard and has warned MN to stay away from the Capitol this weekend unless they have business there.
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Capitol Roundup: Walz Activates Guard, Extends Emergency Declaration, House DFL Unveils Priorities
Walz on Wednesday also extended his 30-day peacetime emergency declaration to deal with the pandemic.
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What Minnesota’s Representatives Said About Their Impeachment Votes
Minnesota’s eight U.S. representatives split along party lines in their votes on the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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Legislation Proposed To Increase Penalties For Attempted Murder Of Police Officers
State Sen. John Jasinski, R-Faribault, on Thursday introduced legislation to increase penalties for injuring police officers.