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Minnesota sees drop in unemployment rate for October

By Elle Johnson | Nov 22, 2020

Minnesota saw a drop in its unemployment rate this October from 5.9% in September to 4.6%.

TWC Caring Program to distribute more than $28,000 to charitable organizations

By Elle Johnson | Oct 1, 2020

Local community programs will be receiving $28,900 from the Operation Round Up Trust Board, which approved the funds at a quarterly meeting.

Rarick questions motive behind defunding three District 11 programs

By Elle Johnson | Sep 11, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing Minnesota to lose revenue, many cuts will have to be made to the budget, many of which are disproportionately affecting Senate District 11.

Judge dismisses trial for three activists who attempted to close crude oil pipelines

By Elle Johnson | Sep 8, 2020

Three climate change activists' charges have been dismissed by a Minnesota judge after the activists attempted to close two Enbridge Energy crude oil pipelines.

Gazelka votes to end Walz's emergency powers

By Elle Johnson | Aug 20, 2020

The resolution to end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers passed 36 to 31 by the Minnesota Senate, with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R-East Gull Lake) voting in favor of ending Walz's emergency power.

From Minneapolis Review

Body camera footage from Floyd's death to be made publicly available

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Body camera footage of George Floyd's death has been ordered to be released by a Minnesota Judge.

Utke expresses disappointment in Walz's 2020-21 school year plan

By Elle Johnson | Aug 3, 2020

After Gov. Tim Walz released guidelines for school districts to follow when creating their back-to-school plans for the fall, Sen. Paul Utke expressed disappointment in Walz's guidelines.

Minnesota enters Phase 3 of reopening

By Elle Johnson | Jun 19, 2020

Rep. John Poston issued a Capitol Newsletter to Minnesota residents, announcing the move into Phase 3 of reopening and what comes with it.

Walz gives state employees raise amid record unemployment, pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Jun 4, 2020

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gave a raise to state employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka (R- East Gull Lake) to release a statement calling for the governor's emergency powers to come to an end.

Utke gives update on last session of 2020

By Elle Johnson | May 21, 2020

Sen. Paul Utke updated Minnesota residents on the ending of the 2020 regular session and what is in store for a special session and Gov. Tim Walz's reopening.

From Minnesota State Wire

Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.

Utke briefs constituents on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program

By Elle Johnson | May 6, 2020

Minnesota Sen. Paul Utke gave an update on COVID-19 pandemic information, highlighting the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program.