Monthly Archives: May 2016
Frank Drake Endorsed by GOP to Face off Against Keith Ellison
On November 6, 2016 recently endorsed Republican Frank Drake will take on Congressman Keith Ellison in a battle to represent Minnesota's fifth congressional district....
Tution Hike on Docket for University of Minnesota
Cost of attendance at the University of Minnesota this upcoming fall may soon be on the rise. President Kaler recently released his proposal for funding the...
Talks Begin as Session Comes to a Close
As the session comes to a close for Minnesota lawmakers, the pressure to make final deals is more prevalent than ever. House Speaker Kurt...
From Punishment to Treatment – MN Bill Aims to Fight “War on Addiction”
Minnesota could soon be seeing another change to its drug laws and policies. Senator Ron Latz (DFL - 46) has a bill making its...
National Small Business Week Ends: Was Minnesota Celebrating?
Yesterday, May 7 marked the final day of National Small Business Week, a week dedicated to recognizing "the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and...
Blog: The War on the One Percent?
Income equality. Those two words have been repeated countless times by Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Both Clinton and Sanders have made it their personal...
BREAKING: AJ Kern to Announce Primary Bid Against Rep. Emmer – Cites Endorsement Convention...
UPDATE: A response from Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota Keith Downey is posted at the end of the story:
Republican AJ Kern intends to...
What Do Minnesotans Think About Target’s Transgender Bathroom Policy?
Target recently announced that patrons may use the bathroom according to the gender they identify with, rather than their biological gender at birth. Target's...
Franken Leads Fight for Transgender Rights in Education
Amid the transgender bathroom controversy and battles over religious freedom and forms of discrimination, Senators Al Franken (Minnesota) and Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin) led a coalition...
MN College Baseball Teams Barred From Competing in National Tournaments in NC
Minnesota baseball teams are barred from playing in the NCAA Division II national baseball tournament and National Junior College Athletic Association Division III World Series...