Hillary Clinton to lay out counterterrorism strategy at the University of Minnesota
In a speech Tuesday in Minneapolis, Hillary Clinton will lay out a counterterrorism strategy that protects the U.S. homeland from terrorist attacks. The campaign announced Sunday that the speech will take place at the University of Minnesota.
In a speech Tuesday in Minneapolis, Hillary Clinton will lay out a counterterrorism strategy that protects the U.S. homeland from terrorist attacks. The campaign announced Sunday that the speech will take place at the University of Minnesota.
These Examples of Wasteful Gov't Spending Will Make You Cringe
You will not believe what your government is wasting your tax dollars on. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) published "Wastebook: The Farce Awakens," which chronicles more than $100 billion in egregious and unnecessary federal spending.
You will not believe what your government is wasting your tax dollars on. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) published "Wastebook: The Farce Awakens," which chronicles more than $100 billion in egregious and unnecessary federal spending.
Minnesota reports $1.87 billion budget surplus
The state of Minnesota’s budget office on Thursday morning reported a $1.871 billion budget surplus.
The state of Minnesota’s budget office on Thursday morning reported a $1.871 billion budget surplus.
Target co-founder Bruce Dayton passes away at 97
Bruce Dayton passed away Friday morning, surrounded by his family at his home in Orono, Minnesota. He was 97. Dayton is the father of Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the former chairman and CEO of the Dayton-Hudson Corporation.
Bruce Dayton passed away Friday morning, surrounded by his family at his home in Orono, Minnesota. He was 97. Dayton is the father of Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the former chairman and CEO of the Dayton-Hudson Corporation.
Minneapolis has 21 oil train safety demands
Three members of the Minneapolis City Council introduced a resolution Tuesday that calls for railroads to improve communications and develop emergency plans for trains hauling oil and other hazardous materials. The resolution’s introduction comes just days after a pair of train derailments in Wisconsin – one carrying ethanol and other carrying oil.
Three members of the Minneapolis City Council introduced a resolution Tuesday that calls for railroads to improve communications and develop emergency plans for trains hauling oil and other hazardous materials. The resolution’s introduction comes just days after a pair of train derailments in Wisconsin – one carrying ethanol and other carrying oil.
61 ballot questions ask Minnesota voters for $1.8 billion
It’s a not a presidential election year, but the decisions of many Minnesota voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3 will have an immediate impact on family life, finances and education. Dozens of school districts across the state are asking voters to fund $1.8 billion for projects ranging from building construction to iPad purchases.
It’s a not a presidential election year, but the decisions of many Minnesota voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3 will have an immediate impact on family life, finances and education. Dozens of school districts across the state are asking voters to fund $1.8 billion for projects ranging from building construction to iPad purchases.
Minnesota election results roundup
Duluth has its first female mayor, and voters in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district put major support behind some big upgrades.
Duluth has its first female mayor, and voters in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district put major support behind some big upgrades.
Company behind Minneapolis, St. Paul parking meters accused of bribery
The Fox 9 Investigators have learned there are some serious questions about the Florida company behind the now-scrapped parking meters on Grand Avenue, and it has to do with allegations of employees bribing officials in other cities.
The Fox 9 Investigators have learned there are some serious questions about the Florida company behind the now-scrapped parking meters on Grand Avenue, and it has to do with allegations of employees bribing officials in other cities.
Judge orders review of all Minnesota sex offenders in civil commitment
A federal judge ordered a risk assessment Thursday of all sex offenders in Minnesota's restrictive civil confinement program to determine which of them can be put on a pathway for release.
A federal judge ordered a risk assessment Thursday of all sex offenders in Minnesota's restrictive civil confinement program to determine which of them can be put on a pathway for release.
Ryan elected House speaker, succeeds Boehner
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan was formally elected House speaker Thursday, and will take the gavel from John Boehner as he tries to heal deep divisions in the party.
Republican Rep. Paul Ryan was formally elected House speaker Thursday, and will take the gavel from John Boehner as he tries to heal deep divisions in the party.
500 Minnesota districts eating farm-to-school lunches
Students at 1,351 schools across Minnesota are eating nutritious, locally-grown meals through the Farm to School program. At Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnetonka, Minn., students have access to locally-grown produce like butternut squash, radishes and carrots from Riverbend Farm in Delano, Minn.
Students at 1,351 schools across Minnesota are eating nutritious, locally-grown meals through the Farm to School program. At Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnetonka, Minn., students have access to locally-grown produce like butternut squash, radishes and carrots from Riverbend Farm in Delano, Minn.
Minnesota rep wants a law to regulate DraftKings, FanDuel
A Minnesota state representative plans to introduce legislation that defines daily fantasy sports as a legal activity, but would require companies like DraftKings and FanDuel to get licensed by the Department of Public Safety. The main purpose of the legislation is to create consumer protections for daily fantasy players.
A Minnesota state representative plans to introduce legislation that defines daily fantasy sports as a legal activity, but would require companies like DraftKings and FanDuel to get licensed by the Department of Public Safety. The main purpose of the legislation is to create consumer protections for daily fantasy players.
2 more college shootings, Obama considers gun control action
Two people were killed Friday in shootings at Texas Southern University in Houston and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. The shootings coincide with President Obama’s trip to Roseburg, Oregon for closed-door visits with families of the Umpqua Community College shooting victims.
Two people were killed Friday in shootings at Texas Southern University in Houston and Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. The shootings coincide with President Obama’s trip to Roseburg, Oregon for closed-door visits with families of the Umpqua Community College shooting victims.
New college accreditation requirements may affect concurrent high school classes
There are big worries at the Minnesota Capitol about changes that could affect concurrent enrollment classes in high schools, which can save families thousands of dollars in future education expenses. The concern is that a crackdown on teacher qualifications could jeopardize many of those classes.
There are big worries at the Minnesota Capitol about changes that could affect concurrent enrollment classes in high schools, which can save families thousands of dollars in future education expenses. The concern is that a crackdown on teacher qualifications could jeopardize many of those classes.
Macalester College president pens op-ed asking for more political civility
"Enough is enough", those words from Macalester College president Brian Rosenberg published were in an op-ed published this week in the Washington Post . The op-ed covers a topic college administrators rarely discuss publicly: politics.
"Enough is enough", those words from Macalester College president Brian Rosenberg published were in an op-ed published this week in the Washington Post . The op-ed covers a topic college administrators rarely discuss publicly: politics.
Council votes, workers rally for Working Families Agenda
Low-wage workers gathered on the steps of Minneapolis City Hall on Wednesday to rally for a Working Families Agenda that would require paid sick time. Earlier Wednesday, the Minneapolis City Council voted to instruct staff to draft a Working Families ordinance and hold a Nov. 4 public hearing on the change in policy.
Low-wage workers gathered on the steps of Minneapolis City Hall on Wednesday to rally for a Working Families Agenda that would require paid sick time. Earlier Wednesday, the Minneapolis City Council voted to instruct staff to draft a Working Families ordinance and hold a Nov. 4 public hearing on the change in policy.
ASU students call for end to ban on weapons
A student group at Arizona State University is asking ASU President Michael Crow to reverse a ban on weapons on campus. They claim it leaves them at risk, in case a shooter opens fire.
A student group at Arizona State University is asking ASU President Michael Crow to reverse a ban on weapons on campus. They claim it leaves them at risk, in case a shooter opens fire.
4 big changes to Minneapolis Working Families Agenda
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges is voicing her support for a number of changes to the city’s Working Families Agenda proposal after gathering feedback from local business owners and workers’ rights advocates.
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges is voicing her support for a number of changes to the city’s Working Families Agenda proposal after gathering feedback from local business owners and workers’ rights advocates.
MNsure rates going up, but some could pay less
Individual health insurance rates on MNsure will increase 14.2 percent to 49 percent, according to the new rate structure announced Thursday by the Department of Commerce.
Individual health insurance rates on MNsure will increase 14.2 percent to 49 percent, according to the new rate structure announced Thursday by the Department of Commerce.
Governor: Columbia Heights school board member should resign
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