NW Minnesota News

Johnson calls for an end to Walz's emergency powers

By Charmaine Little | Jul 23, 2020

Sen. Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) has called out Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers on Facebook, claiming that it takes away from the representative democracy.

House, Senate Rural Caucus urge Walz not to extend stay-at-home order in rural areas

By Charmaine Little | Apr 21, 2020

The House and Senate Rural Caucus are challenging Gov. Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order extension, questioning if it’s the best fit for rural areas in Minnesota.