Monthly Archives: November 2015
Minnesota State Senate Race Gaining Momentum
Julia Erynn covers the Senate District 35 Forum she moderated, where delegates and citizens had a chance to hear from the four candidates vying for Branden Petersen's state Senate seat before the endorsing convention Saturday.
House Speaker renews call to scrap MnSure, Move to federal exchange
MnSure has cost $200 million so far, and less than 50,000 have enrolled in private plans as of June. With more and more Minnesotans enrolling in Medicaid, is it time to join 36 other states and move to the federal exchange?
Last-Minute Candidate: Brad Sunderland
Alpha News has an introductory interview with Brad (Bradley) Sunderland, who just last week announced he is running for Branden Petersen's senate seat in District...
Taxpayer-funded Minnesota Arts, “A Midnight Queer”
Minnesota ranks #1 in the nation for State Arts Agency spending at $6.29 per capita per the National Assembly or State Arts Agencies. Alpha News takes a quick look at one of the organizations receiving taxpayer-funding.
Senator Rand Paul Speaks in Minnesota
We interview Senator Rand Paul and cover his campaign stop at the University of Minnesota
War on Christmas in Wadena, City Council to hear from residents today on Nativity...
Residents with voice their opinions in the west central Minnesota town today about a Christmastime Nativity scene display at a local park. The Wisconsin based Freedom From Religion Foundation, and one Wadena resident, wants it removed.
Minnesota earns D- for “State Integrity”
Minnesota's prides itself on good government, but this organization gives the Gopher State a very bad grade.
Over 19,000 students seen for mental health issues in the last year at University...
The shocking statistic was first reported by KSTP News. Take a closer look at how the University is assessing students and treating the issue.
Alpha News Update – Dr. Judith Reisman, Dr. Gina Loudon, A New Candidate for...
In this Alpha News Update we cover a recent visit to MN by Dr. Gina Loudon and Dr. Judith Reisman, we have an introductory interview with a new candidate in Anoka County (31B), and we explain the Met Council's update on an expensive extension to the light rail's blue line.
Minnesota voters cooling to borrowing and capital spending requests from local school districts
While $1.1 billion of $1.6 billion in capital spending requests were approved on Tuesday, voters rejected over 40% of the ballot questions on bonding and other new spending. Governor Dayton says we need to catch up on education spending. Take a closer look at where voters said "Yes" and "No" to new spending and the borrowing cost per pupil.