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Minnesota Democrats attack Trump, preach diversity as way to combat terror

Democrats united in Minnesota this week to attack Republicans, and their Presidential front runner in particular, on the issues of immigration and counter terrorism.

St. Paul Walks Back Trump Ban

The St. Paul City Council, after proposing a resolution that would ban Donald Trump from their city, amended the proposed resolution to requesting that Trump refrain from "hate speech" if he ever visits St. Paul.

Will House and Senate Minority Objectives Prolong The Upcoming Session?

The Minnesota Legislative Session reconvenes to pass a bonding bill on March 8th, and many are saying it will be a short session. But will the objectives of the minority caucuses in both houses prolong the session?

$9.3 Million Surety Bond: Protecting Taxpayers or Preventing Challenge to $96 Million Bond Election?

December 18, 2015, the contested election of $96 million bond question will go to Washington County District Court; ISD 833's attorneys are arguing for the case to be dismissed and for the plaintiffs to file a $9.3 million surety bond if the case continues.

Eden Prairie Resident Collecting Cards for Officers in Fourth Precinct

An Eden Prairie resident is giving back to the police officers of Minneapolis’ Fourth Precinct.

Minnesota legislators travel….a lot, with no public transparency

Alpha News takes a look at some of the recent travel-- around the country and around the world-- taken by state legislators. None of it requires any public disclosure, but should it?

Crunchy Messes, Pygmy Goats, Jumping Cars: All in a Day’s Work for Local Police

A slice of suburban life as viewed through local newspapers' Police Reports. If you have a great "Police Report" section in your local paper, please email a link to pbagnpghf@nycunarjfza.pbz with "Police Reports" in the subject line.

Republican Leaders Weigh in on Surplus, Bonding

Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota Keith Downey, and several local congressional district and BPOU chairs weigh in on what their fellow Republicans...

Your tax dollars used to join ISIS

Local media reported earlier this year on Minnesota's home grown terrorists using federal student loan money....is Congress doing anything to stop it?

Five Years and $3 Million in White Privilege training Later, St. Paul Schools in...

The St. Paul teachers union is threatening to strike after a teacher was assaulted by a student late last week. Superintendent Valeria Silva is under fire with her decision to spend millions of taxpayer dollars in controversial diversity training.