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Monthly Archives: April 2016

Minnesota School District Accused of Conflicts of Interest and “Significant Wrongdoing”

A third lawsuit has been filed against Stillwater School District ISD 834.

Senator Franken Testifies to End Steel Dumping in Iron Range

Senator Franken is seeking to end "steel dumping" in the Iron Range.

MN Libertarian Presidential Debate Preview

Minnesota will play host to the a Libertarian Presidential Candidate Forum on Saturday, April 14.

Election Battle in District 42 – Meet Challenger Candy Sina

An open State Senate seat has prompted a legislative battle in Senate District 42

Legislators Propose Stillborn Tax Credit

Minnesota lawmakers are acting to ease the tax burden for families who give birth to stillborn babies.

Bathroom Bill Debated at Legislature

On Tuesday morning lawmakers debated Representative Gruenhagen's controversial transgender bathroom bill

Contentious DFL Convention Leaves No Candidate with an Endorsement

Is the state's longest serving legislator in danger of losing her re-election bid?

Health Care, Trains, and Electric Cars? This Week in the Legislature

Here's a look at some interesting bills coming up this week at the State Legislature:

Is Minnesota’s Wealth Exodus Harming Nonprofits?

Studies show nonprofits are being adversely affected by Minnesota's wealth exodus.

Surprising Twists in Local Races

Last weekend saw a number of surprising results during local GOP conventions