NW Minnesota News

Johnson: Voter fraud allegations 'threaten to undermine Minnesota's democratic process'

By Elle Johnson | Oct 7, 2020

Voter fraud evidence has come to light in the metro area with campaign workers engaging in ballot harvesting and elderly voters making claims that they have been pressured to turn in their blank absentee ballots to campaign workers.

Minnesota farmers eligible for property loss loans through USDA

By Elle Johnson | Sep 18, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering physical loss loans to Minnesota farmers who have been impacted by property lost in recent natural disasters.

From Minneapolis Review

Body camera footage from Floyd's death to be made publicly available

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

Body camera footage of George Floyd's death has been ordered to be released by a Minnesota Judge.

Restaurants face more restrictions in Minnesota

By Elle Johnson | Jun 4, 2020

Minnesota restaurants are being prevented from doing business by new restrictions introduced by Gov. Tim Walz.

Minnesota ranks 41st in WalletHub's COVID-19 tourism survey

By Elle Johnson | May 22, 2020

A new study by WalletHub has ranked Minnesota's tourism industry as suffering the 41st highest in the nation from the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Minnesota State Wire

Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.

Utke updates Minnesotans on COVID-19 response

By Elle Johnson | Apr 13, 2020

Sen. Paul Utke wished Minnesota residents a happy Easter, while providing Legislature updates on the coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota House passes emergency aid legislation

By Elle Johnson | Mar 31, 2020

The Minnesota House passed a $330 million financial aid package on March 16, which will help with the impact COVID-19 has had on the state's economy.

Capital Investment Division Committee reviews bills for new dam, airport

By Elle Johnson | Mar 23, 2020

Two House bills dealing with Kittson County issues were heard recently by the Capital Investment Division Committee at the State Capitol.