Minnesota Lawmaker Calls for rail Safety Package after Train Collision
A Minnesota lawmaker is calling for a new rail safety package following a train collision in Callaway on Thursday.
Political News
MADD Urges Walker to Veto Drunken Driving Sobriety Proposal
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging Governor Scott Walker to veto a bill that would allow judges to place offenders in a sobriety testing program in lieu of using ignition interlocks.
Gov. Dayton Signs Bill Extending Benefits to Iron Range Miners
Governor Mark Dayton has signed a long-awaited bill to extend unemployment benefits for thousands of laid-off miners on the Iron Range.
Senate Hoping to Solve Standoff over Benefits for Laid-off Steelworkers
Minnesota's Senate is hoping to solve a standoff over extending unemployment benefits to Iron Range steelworkers.
Teacher Assault Bill Meets Fierce Opposition in State Senate
A state Senate proposal that would require school boards to expel any student who assaults a teacher is receiving strong opposition.
Minnesota GOPers Press to Restrict Transgender Bathroom use
Minnesota Republicans are moving to restrict transgender residents' use of bathrooms and locker rooms.
Lieutenant Governor Visits UMD, Discusses "Jobs Bill"
"Jobs Bill" would include $27.2 million for new chemistry facility at UMD.
Minnesota Senate takes first baby step toward upgrading IDs
Minnesota's Senate has taken the first step toward resolving a dispute with the federal government over driver's licenses.
House Passes Bill to extend Benefits for Iron Range Workers
The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off Iron Range miners, but relief is not coming just yet.
Senate Votes to Hold Website in Contempt over Sex Ads
The Senate has voted to hold the classified advertising website Backpage.com in civil contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena into how it screens ads for possible sex trafficking.
Obama Nominates Merrick Garland for Supreme Court
President Barack Obama has named Merrick Garland as his nominee for the open spot on the Supreme Court.
Dayton says he'd sign Miner Benefit Extension with Tax Cut
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he will sign any bill that extends unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers on the Iron Range, even if it includes a tax break for businesses.
Gov. Dayton Proposes $698 Million Budget Wishlist
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced his $698 million budget proposal Tuesday, focusing on broadband, tax cuts and racial equity.
Dayton Set to Unveil his Wish List for Spending, Tax Relief
Gov. Mark Dayton is ready to lay out his wish list for the year.
City Unveils Lakewalk Connection Study, Cost
We now know how much it would cost to properly connect the so-called missing patch of Duluth’s Lakewalk – at roughly $1.5 million, according to City Councilor Joel Sipress.
