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The border line

The border line

Canada’s migrant crisis spills over to U.S. While there is a lot to worry about at the southern border, the northern border is twice as long, has no wall, and is mostly wide-open.

State Sen. Mitchell faces a second felony charge

State Sen. Mitchell faces a second felony charge

DFLers wanting to save her seat—and her vote—helped her survive a motion to expel her from the Minnesota Senate last month.

MN standards declining—and our kids pay the price

MN standards declining—and our kids pay the price

By Sheila Qualls, Alpha News:
‘After years of reporting on this issue, I had enough and took it upon myself …

Stauber presses Canada to clear up RABC confusion

Stauber presses Canada to clear up RABC confusion

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released inconsistent and contradictory …

Trump emerges as Dealmaker-in-Chief on U.S. Steel

Trump emerges as Dealmaker-in-Chief on U.S. Steel

‘Biden couldn’t see past the optics, and Trump is a master of optics’

MSHSL to continue to allow males in girls’ sports in defiance of Trump’s EO

MSHSL to continue to allow males in girls’ sports in defiance of Trump’s EO

GOP legislators are calling for changing state law in response …

Go woke, go broke: Target sued, investors ‘misled’ on DEI efforts

Go woke, go broke: Target sued, investors ‘misled’ on DEI efforts

Target directed investor funds toward social and political initiatives and failed to …

Democrats delay Kash Patel’s confirmation

Democrats delay Kash Patel’s confirmation

“… I don’t see anything wrong with trying to find out why that happened.” -Sen. John Kennedy, R-La

Finlander Bocce Ball tourney just gets better every year

Finlander Bocce Ball tourney just gets better every year

‘Play bocce ball the Finlander way—on the ice!’

Rep. Franson to introduce legislation banning men from being placed in women’s prison

Rep. Franson to introduce legislation banning men from being placed in women’s prison

‘Whether it’s on the playing field, restrooms, or prison, men do not belong in women’s spaces.’

Deal reached to end Minnesota House standoff

Deal reached to end Minnesota House standoff

Sources said the deal will make Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth speaker of the House for the two-year term.

Wisconsin dad’s landmark COVID-related lawsuit moves forward

Wisconsin dad’s landmark COVID-related lawsuit moves forward

Grace was just 19 when she died in October 2021. She tested positive for COVID and her family worried about her oxygen levels.

House fight returns to Minnesota Supreme Court

House fight returns to Minnesota Supreme Court

Simon’s presence, DFL legislators’ continued absence—and resulting House shutdown—may be in violation of state constitution.

Search warrant provides new details in former DFL chair’s hit-and-run case

Search warrant provides new details in former DFL chair’s hit-and-run case

‘… driver was impaired by her usage of opioids during the time of the crash.’

Mpls office tower sells for $6.25M—down from $200M

Mpls office tower sells for $6.25M—down from $200M

“It’s sad to watch the consequences of bad government. We saw this coming.” – Former GOP MN Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka

POST Board faces lawsuit for compromising identities of undercover officers

POST Board faces lawsuit for compromising identities of undercover officers

MPPOA confronted POST Executive Director Erik Misselt, who said, “Who told you that?”

Minnesota Republicans sue secretary of state, saying he ‘seized control’ of House

Minnesota Republicans sue secretary of state, saying he ‘seized control’ of House

Republicans say Secretary of State Steve Simon is ‘illegally obstructing …”

MN House GOP touts plan to ‘Make Minnesota Safe’ as DFL ‘boycott’ continues

MN House GOP touts plan to ‘Make Minnesota Safe’ as DFL ‘boycott’ continues

‘The Democrat Trifecta has prioritized soft-on-crime policies …’

Stauber, buoyed by GOP gains, again seeking to help Twin Metals, other mining

Stauber, buoyed by GOP gains, again seeking to help Twin Metals, other mining

“I’m excited about the work ahead,” he said.

Target’s press releases show it’s lying about ditching DEI

Target’s press releases show it’s lying about ditching DEI

The only steps taken by Target are for the purpose of deceiving customers. There’s no authentic change of heart.

First legislative win of Trump 2.0, signs Laken Riley Act into law

First legislative win of Trump 2.0, signs Laken Riley Act into law

Ex-Planned Parenthood executive, MN Sen. Tina Smith, voted no multiple times.

Travel by car, truck, or snowmobile in the annual Fun Run on Saturday

Travel by car, truck, or snowmobile in the annual Fun Run on Saturday

Prize drawings will be held at Fortune Bay Resort and Casino at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday..

Plan submitted to explore on state nonferrous metallic minerals leases near Babbitt

Plan submitted to explore on state nonferrous metallic minerals leases near Babbitt

Metallic mineral exploration is proposed in …

Virginia man indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges for deadly hit-and-run near Fortune Bay

Virginia man indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges for deadly hit-and-run near Fortune Bay

A Virginia man has been federally indicted …