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Minnesota GOP applauds MPPOA for rescinding endorsement of Democrat legislators

By Elle Johnson | Oct 9, 2020

The Republican Party of Minnesota released a statement applauding the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA) after the organization rescinded their endorsement for Democrat legislators.

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.

Newman: 'Give more authority to local schools'

By Elle Johnson | Aug 3, 2020

Minnesota state Sen. Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) said he was happy with the way Gov. Tim Walz is handling reopening schools in the fall, but believes there are areas that can be improved upon.

DEED provides $1 million in small business loans

By Elle Johnson | Jun 3, 2020

Forty-one businesses throughout 20 counties in Minnesota have been approved for loans from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF).

Senate passes bill to give students career opportunities

By Elle Johnson | May 22, 2020

Minnesota Sen. Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) was the lead author on a bill designed to give students access to every career opportunity, which passed the Minnesota Senate last week, according to a press release from the Minnesota State Republican Caucus.

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.

Pratt warns of shutdowns as community members help local hospitals

By Elle Johnson | Apr 14, 2020

As Sen. Eric Pratt warned that shutdowns due to the pandemic could cause a negative impact on businesses, local community members volunteered to donate supplies to area hospitals.

Community supports local hospitals with PPE donations

By Elle Johnson | Apr 14, 2020

Community support in Owatonna, Minnesota, is helping keep health care facilities together as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on staff members of local hospitals.