Five forums set for DFL candidates in 2nd Congressional District race
Three candidates are invited to the forums, to be held in Prior Lake, Hastings, Burnsville, West St. Paul and Northfield.
Political Agenda
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Legislative leaders schedule Easter, Passover breaks for 2016 session
The 2016 session opens March 8; they’ll break for Easter from March 25-29 and for Passover from April 22-25.
Minnesota delegation urges VA head to visit St. Cloud
The two Senators and eight members of Congress want VA Secretary Robert McDonald to visit the hospital in St. Cloud in the wake of many concerns about care and access.
Gov. Dayton dons Coyotes hockey jersey after losing sports bet to Arizona governor
After a recent bad weekend for Minnesota pro sports teams in Arizona, Dayton made good on a bet and wore the Coyotes jersey at a press conference this morning.
Survey shows St. Paul residents generally satisfied with snow plowing
More than 400 people responded to a survey on their thoughts about plowing and snow emergencies.
Disabled worker given $185,000 settlement in hiring discrimination case
The visually impaired woman was dismissed from a job interview because of her disability, violating the law, reports the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
St. Paul Central teacher injured by student hires law firm to sue school district
The Villaume & Schiek law firm says it has been retained by John Ekblad, the teacher who was badly injured last month by a student while trying to break up a fight at the high school.
Gun advocates launch nonprofit to protect constitutional rights
The Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus was formed by the Minnesota Gun Owners Political Action Committee.
Minneapolis and St. Paul get top marks for LGBT inclusivity in national survey
The Twin Cities are two of 47 cities given a 100 points by the Human Campaign.
St. Paul snow-emergency alerts now sent in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish
Residents can sign up to get texts or emails that alert them to when the plows are coming after snowfalls. Cars must be moved off the streets or risk a ticket and towing.
Selection committee and public hearings will help choose new St. Paul police chief
Police Chief Tom Smith will step down next year, after a six-year term.
Minnesota unemployment rate drops to 3.5% in November, the lowest since 2001
The state added 7,200 jobs in November, knocking the jobless rate down by 0.2 percent.
Rep. Emmer joins bipartisan House group on Cuba policy
Emmer is one of 10 House members on the bipartisan Cuba Working Group Steering Committee.
Obama Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, a Minnesota native, to check out Iron Range layoffs
McDonough is coming Dec. 22 for the fact-finding visit; he’ll discuss the national steel crisis with workers and officials.
Three Democratic presidential candidates to attend Feb. 12 DFL Humphrey-Mondale Dinner
Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Sen. Bernie Sanders will be at the annual party fundraiser in St. Paul.
Four new members to join Historical Society executive council
The Minnesota Historical Society’s executive council sets policies, evaluates the director and oversees the budget.
St. Paul Foundation grants will foster leadership in communities of color
Funds from the foundation totaling $215,000 will help 31 nonprofits, with several designed to help develop new generations of leadership.
U of M Law School Dean David Wippman named president of Hamilton College
Wippman, who has been law school dean since 2008, will start this summer at the 203-year-old school in Clinton, New York.
Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation names president, the first woman to hold the job
Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou is 30 years old; the federation of 170 affiliated local unions has traditionally been led by older men.
Sex trafficking forum to be held on Sunday
After visiting a shelter for girls who’ve been victimized by sex traffickers, Blake students organized the event at the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis.
