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A Minnesota Congressman found himself in the National Spotlight yesterday, defending President Barak Obama’s Foreign Policy following the death of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and 3 others at the American Embassy in Libya. 5th District Representative, …
17 Sep 12
Congressional leaders are expected to take in the damage in Northeastern Minnesota today, following the Governor’s visit to flood ravaged Duluth yesterday. Governor Mark Dayton is promising all possible state resources after more than 10 …
22 Jun 12
Tons of work, and not much time to do it. That’s what state lawmakers faced when they returned to the Capitol Today. The Minnesota House and Senate have been on Spring Break and – with …
16 Apr 12
A new distracted driving study shows teen girls are twice as likely to use electronic devices while driving than boys. And – teen males are twice as likely to turn around in their seats while …
27 Mar 12
Can they do it? With less than 2 weeks until the Easter and Passover Break, State lawmakers are trying to wrap up their legislative agenda, proving to voters they can be both efficient and short-winded …
26 Mar 12
It almost looks like spring has sprung a leak – and the results are spectacular … Minnesota’s northeastern corner may be plagued by drought, but recent warm weather has resulted in dramatic snow melt, filling …
26 Mar 12
The first hearing on a Vikings stadium bill – as proposed; a publicly owned facility constructed in the same location as the present Metro-Dome – is set today in the Minnesota Senate and yesterday Governor …
14 Mar 12
Well it appears a deal is done, but it is hardly a “done deal.” Governor Mark Dayton and Vikings owners Mark and Zygi Wilf unveiled plans yesterday for a new Vikings Football Stadium. Under the …
02 Mar 12
A new park plan for Historic Old Mill State Park, on Marshall County Road #4 between Argyle and Newfolden. In addition to the iconic log cabin and steam-powered flour mill, beach, swinging bridge, picnic and campgrounds, the …
