Juneteenth & the Concentrated Political Activity in SD65

Minnesota Report On Saturday, during a district wide door knock and canvas DFL activists, allies, friends and supporters met at the Martin Luther King Center to cover the district like a blanket. Many notable politicos we in attendance for the effort organized around...

Looks Like a Bonding Bill Will Pass

Minnesota Report We spoke with Sen David Senjem (R-25, Rochester) regarding HF1 Omnibus bonding bill and inquired as to the likelihood of a passage during the 5th Special Session. He explained how he had initiated talks two weeks back with both the Senate Leadership...

The Future of Fantasy Sports in Minnesota

Prior to the start of the legislative session, Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-53B, Inver Grove Heights) garnered media attention by discussing his proposed legislation to address the issues he had regarding Fantasy Sports. In spite of his concerns, the fact he is in the...

Thompson Paid Per Diem on Day He Missed Major Vote on Tax Bill

On March 21st, the Minnesota state Senate voted on the Tax Bill HF1777 the Senate Journal shows the bill passed on a recorded vote of 58-5. The five Senators voting in the negative: Sens. David Brown (R-15, Becker), Senate Minority Leader David Hann (R-48, Eden...

You Heard it Here First

If you were surprised to learn Councilmember Jerry Blakey (R-Ward 01, St Paul) had decided to change stripes and align with the Republican Party you haven’t been reading the Player’s Page. This week, Blakey made it official and announced it to the world. We understand...