East Twin Cities

Citizen to Walz: 'You are responsible for the mess'

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 8, 2020

House Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen (R-Glencoe) shared a letter on Facebook that he received from an angry citizen to be shared with Gov. Tim Walz regarding the recent special session.

From North Hennepin News

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

By Kyla Asbury | 5 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.

State, local taxes provide vast majority of public schools' funding, report shows

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 28, 2019

State and local taxpayers account for approximately 95 percent of the $13 billion Minnesota public schools acquire throughout a school year, according to Twin Cities Pioneer Express.

Cub Foods announces decision to no longer allow open carry in stores

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 17, 2019

Cub Foods has announced its request for customers to not openly carry guns in its stores as a response to safety concerns.