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Here's how local senators would spend Minnesota's projected $17.6 billion budget surplus

State senators, Paul Utke, Jordan Rasmusson and Rob Kupec, all issued statements and their plans to deal with Minnesota's projected $17.6 billion budget surplus on Dec. 6.

Minnesota

Democrats pass on Minnesota as early presidential primary state

Under a plan approved by a key panel of the Democratic National Committee Friday, Dec. 2, South Carolina will hold the first primary on Feb. 3. Of the states vying for the early primary spots, Michigan, another diverse Upper Midwest state, was seen as Minnesota’s strongest competitor. Michigan's primary will be on Feb. 27,

December 02, 2022 03:35 PM

Minnesota

Decision on early Minnesota presidential primary could come this week

DFL Gov. Tim Walz, House Speaker Melissa Hortman and incoming Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee this week pledging to pass legislation to move the primary to an earlier date if national leadership picks the state.

November 29, 2022 05:38 PM

Minnesota

Walz, DFL unleash millions in campaign spending in final weeks before election

Scott Jensen, GOP nominee for Minnesota governor, took in more money than his opponent over the last month's reporting period, but his spending still trailed significantly.

November 02, 2022 08:44 AM

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Jill Abahsain, 'Bull' Johnson take on Michelle Fischbach in a red 7th District congressional race

Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach is seeking her second term in a district considered a stronghold for her party. Opponents Jill Abahsain of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and Travis "Bull" Johnson of the Legal Marijuana Now Party say discontent with the incumbent and their positions on issues important to the district give them a fighting chance.

November 01, 2022 04:44 PM

By Tom Cherveny

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Democratic National Committee to weigh early Minnesota presidential primary this week

Minnesota’s 2024 presidential primary is scheduled to take place on March 5, but that could change after a key body of the Democratic National Committee meets in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday and Thursday. A decision could come as early as this summer, but Minnesota Republicans would have to agree to a change.

June 21, 2022 01:59 PM

By Alex Derosier

Motivational speaker and entertainer Mark J. Lindquist will deliver the keynote at an upcoming Fargo business event. Special to The Forum

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DFL seeks candidate to challenge Rep. Michelle Fischbach in western Minnesota's Congressional race

At one point, the DFL party had announced candidates for the 7th District seat, but those individuals are no longer eligible to run in the district after the redrawing of Congressional districts in Minnesota.

March 22, 2022 12:40 PM

By David Olson

Minnesota

Minnesota House GOP rolls out public safety and crime priorities

A set of Republican-introduced bills would establish carjacking as a specific criminal offense, increase sentences for repeat offenders and require electronic home monitoring for people released from custody without bail.

March 01, 2022 05:41 PM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

DFL police recruiting bill hits snag after key chairman left out of process

A Tuesday hearing for a bill aimed at attracting new officers to relieve shortages was canceled after apparent disagreement among DFL lawmakers.

February 22, 2022 06:12 PM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

Coalition once again calls for Minnesota to require paid leave

Minnesota Senate Republicans opposed to the bill said it increases taxes on employers for benefits they may already offer or that workers might not need.

February 14, 2022 02:26 PM

By Alex Derosier

Amir Locke, 22, holds a gun as he unfolds a blanket before being shot and killed by Minneapolis police's SWAT team, in Minneapolis

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DFL bill seeks to limit the wait times for families to view body cam footage

While police reform activists testifying Friday, Feb. 4, at the House Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee expressed overall support for the DFL’s public safety bill, they told representatives that a week is too long of a wait for grieving families.

February 04, 2022 05:26 PM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

DFL moves forward with ineligible voters in caucuses

The DFL last week announced its central committee unanimously moved to expand precinct caucus participation to ineligible voters. Minnesota law prohibits felons serving probation and noncitizens from voting, but a state appeals court ruled on Jan. 3 that the statute can not be enforced for caucuses, which are organized by the parties and not the state.

January 31, 2022 05:48 PM

By Alex Derosier

Minnesota

Walz backs pot legalization in budget recommendations

The governor said the prohibition of marijuana hasn't worked for Minnesota, and the state should instead seek to harness its economic benefits and allow law enforcement to focus on violent crime. Walz's proposal to legalize marijuana recommends funding for a new Cannabis Management Office, grants for business owners, and education programs. It also calls for a tax on marijuana and expungement of nonviolent offenses involving marijuana.

January 26, 2022 06:11 PM

By Alex Derosier