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Lawsuit Claims Religious Discrimination Led To School Director’s Termination

INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, Minn. - The now former Executive Director of Discovery Charter School in Inver Grove Heights has filed a lawsuit alleging that...
Mark Dayton

Dayton Thinks Kneeling for Anthem is Disrespectful

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton lent his voice to the debate surrounding the National Football League and its players who refuse...

Woody Kaine Makes First Appearance in Court

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Walking into the courtroom on Tuesday, Linwood “Woody” Kaine looked calm and collected with his co-defendants and attorney. Kaine, who...

Threatening Emails Spark Calls for Impeachment of Chanhassen Councilwoman

CHANHASSEN, Minn. - Community members called for the impeachment of Councilwoman Bethany Tjornhom at Monday's Chanhassen City Council meeting. Former City Councilwoman Vicki Ernst and...
Mark Dayton

Dayton Walks out of Mediation with Legislature

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Resolution on the impasse between the Minnesota Legislature and Governor’s office remains murky after Gov. Mark Dayton reportedly walked out of...
NFL

Sports and Politics Mix as NFL Faces National Anthem Protest

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Sundays are seen as a relatively peaceful day, where families dedicate their day to family, religion, or the NFL. However, controversy...

Ventura Calls National Anthem “Propaganda”

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura took umbrage with President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the National Football League should make players stand for the national...
Russia

MN Secretary of State Cries Wolf in Russia Hacking Release

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Friday, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon announced Minnesota was one of 21 states targeted by the Russian government...

Target Moves Toward $15 Minimum Wage

MINNEAPOLIS - Big box retailer Target is looking to press forward with further minimum wage hikes in all of its stores across the United...
Paris Climate Agreement, energy, climate

Minnesota “On Track” To Hit Paris Climate Agreement Target

ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new report released by the U.S. Climate Alliance (USCA) reveals Minnesota is “on track” to hit target emission levels...