Sen. Bill Weber (R-21) voted in favor of HF4188 as the Minnesota Senate approved the bill on consumer protections for insurance and financial products on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Minnesota state Rep. Chris Swedzinski is sponsoring a bill in the House that would waive the processing fee for lifetime substitute teaching licenses.
Medicaid payments related to Vision Services climbed 9% in Marshall in 2024, highlighting shifts in how these services are used and reimbursed.
Minnesota State Representative Marj Fogelman shared her perspective on this year’s legislative session outcomes. She highlighted concerns about last-minute lawmaking procedures while noting new tax relief measures passed for residents.…
There were two companies in a city associated with Pipestone County that received four FDA inspections in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Lac qui Parle County that received an FDA inspection in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Redwood County that received an FDA inspection in 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was no change in the number of registered sex offenders living in Lyon County in April compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.
Number of sex offenders living in Lincoln County remained unchanged in April compared to the previous month.
There was one company in a city associated with Cottonwood County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Martin County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
There was one company in a city associated with Pipestone County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2026, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The Food and Drug Administration performed an inspection at Newalta Dairy, LLC in Pipestone on Feb. 11, focusing on the oversight of animal drugs, feed, and devices offered in the…
The Food and Drug Administration performed an inspection at Newalta Dairy, LLC in Pipestone on Feb. 11, focusing on the oversight of animal drugs, feed, and devices offered in the…
The Minnesota House approved legislation creating an independent inspector general office targeting government fraud as lawmakers near their adjournment deadline. Representative Chris Swedzinski highlighted key bills debated this week including…
A public hearing will be held by Martin County officials on May 26 regarding a variance request for building setbacks in Lake Belt Township. Residents are invited to attend and…
Minnesota State Representative Marj Fogelman announced that House Democrats are proposing funding cuts for local governments displaying an older version of Minnesota’s state flag. The bill would reduce aid by…
State Rep. Chris Swedzinski has voiced opposition to a bill reducing funding for cities flying Minnesota’s old state flag instead of its new design. The proposal would cut local government…
Minnesota State Representative Marj Fogelman announced plans for legislation imposing a 100 percent tax on money obtained through fraudulent activity against state taxpayers. The proposal targets both individuals and organizations…
Representative Chris Swedzinski announced new Republican-led proposals aiming at major tax relief for Minnesotans. The initiatives face opposition from House Democrats despite calls for bipartisan cooperation as session deadlines approach.
The Minnesota Public Registrant Search shows the same number of one registered sex offenders living in Murray County in March, compared to the previous month.
Lyon County is home to one of registered sex offenders in March compared to the previous month, according to the Minnesota Public Registrant Search.
Number of sex offenders living in Lincoln County remained unchanged in March compared to the previous month.
Minnesota House Republicans have proposed nearly $4 billion in tax cuts under their ‘North Star Comeback’ plan announced April 16. State Rep. Chris Swedzinski says the package targets cost-of-living concerns…
Rep. Marj Fogelman announced that efforts to reduce property taxes and vehicle tab fees failed narrowly in the Minnesota House after opposition from Democratic lawmakers. Both proposals aimed at providing…
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