Monthly Archives: November 2015

The St. Paul City Council, U.S. Representative Betty McCollum, and Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges supported the efforts of Governor Dayton and President Obama this week to resettle Syrian refugees.

The five candidates for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District faced off at a debate hosted by Republicans in District 52.

Two East Metro school districts' elections have resulted in requests and petitions for recounts.

Inver Grove Heights School Board candidate Bill Klein’s recount request has been granted by the school board.  According to the Pioneer Press, an incorrect...

In this Alpha News Update we cover a law professor being attacked by a pro-choice organization, Speaker Daudt asking Governor Dayton to call on President Obama to halt the intake of Syrian refugees, and the license laws being implemented that have some Minnesotans worried they won't be able to fly domestically...

The conference begins Nov. 30 in Paris. World leaders will seek a new international agreement on climate change.

Dayton stated he's been reassured from the White House that refugees will be properly vetted. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken were two of fourteen U.S. Senators to work for the resettlement of more Syrian refugees. What will this mean for Minnesota?

The Minnesota Student Association voted against a "moment of recognition" on the anniversaries of the attacks on September 11th. Do students agree with the vote?

Longtime Republican party volunteer, Andy Aplikowski, wins endorsement for the seat currently held by Senator Branden Peterson. But the race will go to a primary on January 12th against former 8-term Representative Jim Abeler who has support from many across the GOP establishment.

A candidate for state representative in Minnesota's 56th district, Dan Kimmel, tweeted Saturday night, "ISIS isn't necessarily evil. It is made up of people doing what they think is best for their community. Violence is not the answer, though."