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St. Paul city attorney says evidence doesn't support state charges in Cities Church protest
21+ hour, 46+ min ago (334+ words) ST. PAUL " The St. Paul City Attorney's Office will not file charges in a protest at a St. Paul church that resulted in federal charges against dozens of people, the city attorney said Tuesday, June 2. People entered Cities Church on…...
30 more indicted in anti-ICE protest at St. Paul church
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (434+ words) ST. PAUL " An additional 30 people have been federally indicted in an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul church, the U. S. Attorney General announced Friday, Feb. 27. Nine people were indicted last month. They were charged under the 1994 Freedom of Access to Clinic…...
St. Paul mayor announces new strategy on Grand Casino Arena
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (786+ words) In downtown St. Paul, a major remodel of Grand Casino Arena, Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the adjoining River Centre convention center would cost $600 million, with funding potentially split between a $200 million request from the state Legislature and $162. 5 million each from…...
Ramsey County investigating federal agents for possible kidnapping
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (373+ words) ST. PAUL " Ramsey County officials on Monday announced an investigation into federal agents for possible kidnapping during Operation Metro Surge. The investigation concerns the Jan. 18 arrest of Chong Ly Scott Thao, a U. S. citizen, in St. Paul. The image of Thao…...
Strong turnout for Fargo-Moorhead march focusing on compassion, unity
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (433+ words) MOORHEAD" A larger-than-expected crowd gathered Sunday afternoon at the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead for a Palm Sunday march focused on unity, compassion and care for others. Organizers estimated that about 350 people attended " enough to run out of the roughly 300 printed…...
St. Paul anti-Trump rally draws 100 K crowd
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (866+ words) ST. PAUL " More than 100, 000 demonstrators gathered at the Minnesota state Capitol in St. Paul on Saturday for a rally serving as the "national flagship" for a third round of nationwide protests against what participants call the authoritarian aims of President…...
Gov. Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Strinden say their offices prioritize family time
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (419+ words) BISMARCK " North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden said their offices "prioritize family time," despite the fast-paced nature of their positions. Armstrong said he manages to balance personal time with the needs of his position by working…...
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden schedules show no 'typical week"
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1030+ words) BISMARCK " For North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, every week is different. Some days are packed with meetings, others are spent visiting constituents and a few have little on the calendar " precious time that can be…...
Bill would shrink Minnesota Senate, up House by one seat to avoid future ties
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1115+ words) ST. PAUL " A longtime Minnesota lawmaker is stirring up discussion on changing the makeup of the Legislature to avoid future House ties and shrink what currently is the largest state Senate in the country. "I'm not naive, I realize this…...
Minnesota lawmakers looking to allow "happy hour for grandpa and grandma
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow the consumption and display of alcoholic beverages in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The bill, SF4256, authored by Sen. John Hoffman, DFL-Champlin, would create an exemption to existing law…...