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Turck: 'Down-ballot races have a larger impact on daily life'

By Elle Johnson | Oct 9, 2020

While everyone is focused on voting for the president, there are still down-ballot races for state and local government office, which are just as important.

From Minneapolis Review

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

By Elle Johnson | 5 years ago

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

Teaching license renewals extended, student-teaching programs modified

By Elle Johnson | Jun 10, 2020

Minnesota has given teachers a special grace period for renewing licenses, which will be shown with a six-month extension for any licenses expiring after June, Minn Post reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill

By Elle Johnson | 5 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.

Weber introduces third COVID-19 response bill to Minnesotans

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

Minnesota Sen. Bill Weber updated residents on the latest COVID-19 information and ensured them that the state is doing everything it can to provide relief as quickly as possible.