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St. Paul Walks Back Trump Ban

The St. Paul City Council, after proposing a resolution that would ban Donald Trump from their city, amended the proposed resolution to requesting that Trump refrain from "hate speech" if he ever visits St. Paul.

Is a Gas Tax Increase Coming in 2016?

Despite saying late last year that a gas tax increase would not happen, Governor Mark Dayton seems to be reconsidering. With the legislature set to reconvene in March, the issue is sure to be a hot topic. Choosing to increase the gas tax or not to will have consequences for Minnesotans,

Minnesotans Weigh In On What To Do With $1.9 Billion Budget Surplus

In a recent Star Tribune poll, Minnesotans are split on what should be done with the $1.9 billion budget surplus.

Over $1 billion in U of M building projects since 2010, and they want...

The U's spending big bucks on new buildings. Take a look at some of the projects and what Governor Dayton is proposing for the campus in the upcoming legislative session.

Governor Dayton Hospitalized After Fainting During Political Event

Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton was taken to Regions Hospital after collapsing during a political event in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Black Lives Matter Calls Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton “A White Supremacist”

Black Lives Matter St. Paul calls Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (D) a "white supremacist," posts demands and threatens to "shut down" the Red Bull Crashed Ice St. Paul 2016 event, which draws crowds of 100,000+ people, if the demands aren't met.

Government’s Fight for Child Care Provider Unionization Faces Staunch Opposition

Child care providers in Minnesota are fighting back against what they call unfair attempts at unionization.

Child Care Vote Results: Providers will not be forced to Unionize

Breaking News: Unionization measure is voted down by child care providers.

Dayton Opposes New Mine Jobs In Ely

Governor Dayton released a letter voicing his strong stance against mining near Minnesota's prized environmental tourist attraction: the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Dayton Requests $100 Million for “Equity” Programs

Governor Dayton proposes $100 million to be spent on equity programs. Where will this money be spent?

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