Monthly Archives: June 2017
Minnesota Authorities Crackdown on Sex Trafficking
ANOKA, Minn.- Police were able to arrest 19 members of a sex trafficking ring in a recent sting operation.
The two day operation was lead...
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$15 Minimum Wage Adopted in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minneapolis City Council overwhelmingly passed a city ordinance on Friday which establishes a minimum wage of $15 an hour for businesses...
MN Secretary of State Denies Presidential Commission Request
ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Wednesday, the Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity sent out letters to the Secretary of State for each state...
MN Scientist Accuses EPA of Asking Her to Change Testimony
WASHINGTON - A Minnesota scientist who heads up an advisory board of scientists for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accusing the agency’s chief...
City-run Liquor Stores Excited for Sunday Sales
EDINA, Minn. -- On Sunday, Minnesota will allow its citizens to purchase beer on Sunday. The legislation, which has been a priority for Republicans...
MN Governor’s Race Now Labeled a Toss Up
WASHINGTON - The Cook Political Report now labels the 2018 Minnesota gubernatorial race as a toss-up election in their latest analysis.
The article by the...
How Does Trump’s Ban Affects Travel at MSP?
MINNEAPOLIS — At 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, parts of President Donald Trump’s travel ban will go into effect around the country.
Earlier this week,...
Blue Cross, Children’s Minnesota Contract Battle Reaching Boiling Point
MINNEAPOLIS - With a deadline fast approaching, the contract battle between Children’s Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is heating up.
Back...
Minimum Wage Has Unintended Consequences
SEATTLE -- New findings on the negative effect of an increased minimum wage on Seattle workers may have a significant impact on the debate...
SCOTUS Denies Terror Suspect’s Civil Liberties Suit
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court turned down the appeal of a Minnesota man accused of having radical Islamist ties on Tuesday, bringing an end...