MN Senator To Introduce Bill Banning Cell Use In Cars
Some Twin Cities students are behind an effort to get cell phones banned while driving.
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Some Twin Cities students are behind an effort to get cell phones banned while driving.
A new state law that went into effect Jan. 1 requires tattoo shops and their artists to get a license. But, state officials say enforcement of the law isn't expected to start anytime soon.
Gov. Mark Dayton has confirmed to the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia, Minn., that Rep. Tony Sertich will be the new Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation Board commissioner.
It's a volatile political dialogue in America, and with the shooting attack in Tucson, Ariz., targeted at a Representative, many are asking about the violent rhetoric. How does violent talk lead to violent action?
Republicans who lead the Minnesota Senate are calling for $200 million in business tax cuts and quicker approval of business permits.
A former Freeborn County commissioner who operated a real estate closing company is now charged in federal court with stealing about $1 million from escrow accounts.
How does leading a baseball team compare to leading a small town? The residents of Loretto, Minn. will find out soon when a star second baseman becomes the city's mayor, even though he's only 23.
Gov. Mark Dayton is directing his staff and asking top lawmakers to review security measures at the Minnesota Capitol in the wake of Saturday's mass shooting at a public official's event in Arizona.
The new Republican legislative majorities are tightening up on their own members' costs, including daily expense payments for senators and housing allowances for representatives.
First the good news: Minnesota tax collections exceeded expectations by $28 million the last two months.
Capt. Matt Langer of the Minnesota State Patrol says when it comes to security it's hard to tell when enough is enough.
The leader of the state teacher's union says the organization is facing a different political landscape at the Capitol, but expects to retain its political clout.
Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is showing positive signs in her fight to survive. Giffords was shot in the head outside a "Congress on The Corner" gathering outside a Tucson grocery store on Saturday.
The shootings in Tucson have states looking at security for their lawmakers. At the Minnesota State Capitol, lawmakers started their session last week in a place that is wide open. Anyone can walk right in during the day.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is announcing legislation that would give local law enforcement a new tool to help find missing children.
