Senator Newton to Seek a Return to House

Minnesota Report Sen Jerry Newton (DFL-37, Coon Rapids) a retired US Army Sergeant Major was first elected to the House in a Special Election in 2009, lost reelection in 2010, only to comeback in 2013. He then successfully ran for the Senate in 2016 and announced his...

Ominous Omnibus

On Monday, the House Republican Majority proposed a bill, which may prove to be the largest compilation bill in state history. Many were calling it a “Garbage Bill” and it included the following topics: Appropriations, Health Care, Complementary and...

DFL Precinct/Convention Results

The DFL Party instituted a new process this year and moved the precinct caucuses, now called precinct meetings, to the weekend. The information that we have had is a fairly mixed bag. The turnout from the precinct meetings was down from past years and there may have...

Metropolitan Council Nominations

The Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee has brought forward their list of recommendations. The Governor’s Office released the following list on Friday. District One Frederick Dock – Plymouth Kirk Schnitker – Champlin John Sheldon – Maple...