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Gov. Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Strinden say their offices prioritize family time
3+ hour, 34+ min 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+ day, 22+ hour 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
3+ day, 38+ min 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’
5+ day, 14+ hour 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…...
Minnesota State Fair is selling historic memorabilia and surplus equipment in online auction
1+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) ST. PAUL " Want to own a piece of Minnesota State Fair history? The Fair is selling off a sizable collection of 20th-century Fairgrounds items in an online auction that runs through midday Monday, March 16. The auction also includes many of…...
St. Paul mayor announces new strategy on Grand Casino Arena
2+ week, 5+ day ago (786+ words) In downtown St. Paul, a major remodel of Grand Casino Arena, Roy Wilkins Auditorium and the adjoining RiverCentre 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 the…...
St. Paul mayor warns of business struggles after Operation Metro Surge
3+ week, 5+ day ago (212+ words) St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her told lawmakers that immigrant-owned businesses closed or reduced hours as employees and customers feared leaving home during Operation Metro Surge. St. Paul mayor warns of business struggles after Operation Metro Surge St. Paul Mayor Kaohly…...
Fargo’s largest youth hockey tournament wraps up this weekend
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (163+ words) FARGO " It is the final weekend of Fargo's biggest showcase of youth hockey. Teams checked in Thursday, Feb. 19, for Fargo's Squirt International tournament at Scheels Arena. It is the fourth weekend in a row bringing in 64 teams and about 4,000 young…...
Minnesota lawmakers move quickly to address ICE-related impacts
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (446+ words) ST. PAUL " Hundreds of activists rallied at the state Capitol on Wednesday, pushing for Minnesota lawmakers to address the impacts of the federal immigration surge across the state. The Feb. 18 rally, organized by a coalition of faith leaders and immigrant…...
Minnesota officials recommend weapons screening at the Capitol
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (566+ words) ST. PAUL " Minnesota officials are recommending that lawmakers pass weapons screening at the Minnesota Capitol in the 2026 legislative session. During the last meeting of the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security on Tuesday, Jan. 13, members voted on potential security changes…...