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What do Republicans want lawmakers to do with the $1.87 billion surplus?
Alpha News asks several Republican activists to share their views on the $1.87 billion surplus and the upcoming bonding year. Is $0 in bonding possible?
Rep. Kelly Fenton (R-53B) School District Referendum Conflict of Interest
Is there a reason this Republican stayed neutral on big bonding measure?
Wadena residents display Nativity scenes en masse, after atheist group threatened city
The Freedom From Religion Foundation threatened the City of Wadena with legal action for a long-displayed Nativity scene located in a city park, but residents decided to fight back.
Minnesota Republicans & Democrats vote for “Full-service community schools”
Food, clothing, housing, family therapy, healthcare and dental services....at your local school building? Full service community schools get the green light at state and federal level.
Childcare Providers Preparing for Unionization Vote
Some childcare providers fear that local unions may try to rush a vote to unionize providers this holiday season...
Dayton pledges $15 million in taxpayer money to appease protesters, 4th precinct cleared
The 4th police precinct headquarters in north Minneapolis has been cleared after two weeks of protests. But, as Black Lives Matters activists move to Minneapolis City Hall, will the Governor's pledge for $15 million in new racial equity spending, quell the anger?
$96 Million Bond To Be Challenged in District Court
The South Washington County ISD 833 $96 million bond referendum ballot Question 2 is headed to Washington County District Court. A Notice of Contest and...
Alpha News Update: Special Session Demands, Police Body Cameras, and Mandatory In-Home Fire Sprinklers
In this Alpha News Update we discuss a mandatory in-home fire sprinklers case that will likely be pushed again in the future, as well as Governor Dayton's special session requests, and the growing concern surrounding body cameras for law enforcement.
Dayton invokes Bush and Reagan, demands meeting with Obama
Minnesota's Democrat leadership wants President Obama to follow the lead of past Republican Presidents to address chronic Iron Range unemployment. But, it's not only cheap Chinese steel that's hurting iron-ore workers.
Did Bias Pass ISD 833’s $96Million Bond? Will It Be Up To A Judge...
Did bias play a role in the determination of the ISD 833 Question 2 Bond passing?
During the Canvassing Board meeting, a minor dust-up occurred...