NW Twin Cities

Minnesota parks have new restrictions to follow after Walz signs new executive order

By Elle Johnson | Nov 22, 2020

After Gov. Tim Walz signed another executive order, many recreation and parks in the state will be impacted by new restrictions.

Washington County most expensive in Minnesota, analysis finds

By Elle Johnson | Oct 7, 2020

Washington County is the most expensive area to live in Minnesota, with residents having to make $3,551 each month for a modest standard of living.

Minnesota Senate votes for fourth time to end Walz's emergency powers

By Elle Johnson | Sep 18, 2020

Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers have been voted in favor of being ended by Sen. Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson) and the Minnesota Senate for the fourth time.

From Minneapolis Review

Body camera footage from Floyd's death to be made publicly available

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Body camera footage of George Floyd's death has been ordered to be released by a Minnesota Judge.

Minnesota residents protest the mask mandate

By Elle Johnson | Aug 3, 2020

Minnesota citizens protested the mask mandate on Aug. 1 by standing outside of the State Capitol, packed together, without wearing any masks.

Minnesota Senate passes bill to allow businesses to reopen

By Elle Johnson | May 28, 2020

A bill that will allow small businesses to begin reopening was passed by the Minnesota Senate on May 18 and will set a framework for businesses to follow in order to ensure safe openings.

From Minnesota State Wire

Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill

By Elle Johnson | 5 years ago

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.

Anderson updates constituents on COVID-19

By Elle Johnson | Apr 13, 2020

Sen. Bruce Anderson expressed gratitude for Easter and Passover, while updating his constituents about COVID-19 developments.