Dakota Times

Carnahan speaks out on Walz shutting down economy again

By Elle Johnson | Nov 22, 2020

Gov. Tim Walz has decided to shut down Minnesota's economy once again, but many lawmakers are unhappy with his decision to do so.

Minnesota uses building bought for a morgue as a PPE storage facility

By Elle Johnson | Oct 2, 2020

A state building bought as a morgue for victims of COVID-19 for $5.5 million has become a storage locker for personal protective equipment and testing supplies.

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.

Minnesota senators disapprove of PhRMA lawsuit

By Elle Johnson | Jul 14, 2020

After PhRMA sued the State of Minnesota for legislation that would make insulin companies provide free insulin to those who cannot afford it, Sens. John Jasinski (R-Faribault) and Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) issued statements on how they disapprove of the lawsuit.

Garofalo rebukes Walz's intention for back-to-school plan

By Elle Johnson | Jul 10, 2020

After Gov. Tim Walz took an authoritarian stance during an interview with John Croman, a KARE 11 political reporter, Rep. Pat Garofalo disapproved of what the Minnesota governor had to say.

Jurgens: 'Negotiations fell apart'

By Elle Johnson | Jul 8, 2020

Rep. Tony Jurgens gave an update on the State Capitol as public safety reforms broke apart and other discussions failed, according to his Facebook post.

From Anoka Times

Representatives urge Walz to allocate CARES Act funding to cities, counties

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Of Minnesota's 87 counties, two have been receiving direct appropriations from the CARES Act, while the other 85 are still waiting on the needed funds given to the state from the federal funds, according to a letter to Gov. Tim Walz from Reps. Kurt Daudt and Pat Garofalo.

Dakota County sheriff looks to fix relationship with African American community

By Elle Johnson | Jun 9, 2020

Dakota County Sheriff Tim Leslie is looking for ways to move forward after the death of George Floyd, Home Town Source reported.

Matthews speaks against threats to businesses wanting to open

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

Sen. Andrew Matthews (R-Princeton) issued a statement against threats to businesses owners trying to reopen while Gov. Tim Walz keeps the state shutdown.

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.

New school contract to be reached between teachers' union, District 191

By Elle Johnson | Mar 24, 2020

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 will have a new contract with the teachers union regarding COVID-19.