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$1.8 billion in new school capital spending levies on the ballot Nov 3rd

School spending projects from building renovations to house PreK to performing arts centers are on the ballot. Voting patterns show that most of the spending will be approved by the voters, but did they know the state is already kicking in more money for school facilities?

Alpha News Interview – Rafael Cruz – Ted Cruz’s Father Visits Minnesota

Alpha News covers Pastor Rafael Cruz's recent trip to MN to campaign on behalf of his son, Senator Ted Cruz.  Pastor Cruz gives us...

CAIR Shakedown: Install bidet and foot washing station at Columbia Heights high school

There was a dramatic ending earlier this week to a month of protests in the Columbia Heights school district. Will the district meet the request of the exiting school board member to accommodate Muslim students? It would be the first K-12 public school to make such a change.

Alpha News Interview – Jim Abeler – “The People Know Me To Be Independent...

Alpha News has an introductory interview with Jim Abeler, another candidate vying for the recently vacated State Senate seat in SD35

Dayton to those questioning refugee resettlement: “Find another state”

Governor Mark Dayton attended a community conversation about race in St. Cloud yesterday and told people who have been questioning refugee resettlement in central Minnesota region to "find another state."

Dayton continues push for Taxpayer-funded childcare

Governor Mark Dayton uses cost of daycare as a reason to fund universal PreK. The $170 million per year proposal remains on his agenda.

Planned Parenthood Protests – How Will Protesters Vote?

Alpha News covers the latest protest against Planned Parenthood and asks attendees how this issue will affect their voting, as well as their thoughts...

Minnesota well-represented at White Privilege conference

A 5-day conference on "Courageous Conversations" about race is underway in Baltimore, and Minnesota schools have sent dozens of educators and administrators to the meeting.

Are The Met Council’s Required Plans Bully-Legislation?

Local metropolitan areas are required by the Met Council to produce "comprehensive plans" every ten years that comply to the Council's standards and goals, including mass transit and affordable housing.

Dayton asks: “Do you need a tax cut, or does a child need...

Governor Dayton addressed business leaders, politicians. and lobbyists last night at the annual dinner for the Minnesota Business Partnership, setting the state for next year's legislative session. That taxpayer surplus? Spend it.