NW Twin Cities

Urdahl: Special session is likely

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 23, 2020

House Rep. Dean Urdahl (R-Acton Township) updated his constituents on several laws that were set to go into effect on July 1, as well as the possibility of a special session, according to a post on his website.

From North Hennepin News

County offers paid time off to employees in wake of Floyd's death

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

After the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County employees have been allotted 16 hours of paid time off to mourn, Alpha News reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war bailout subsidy to farmers, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap said the trade war has definitely affected Minnesota farmers, but the Marker Facilitation Payments (MFP) have helped keep farmers on their feet.

Minimum wage set to increase in January

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 21, 2019

The minimum wage in Minnesota is set to go up on Jan. 1.