Political News

Dalrymple Appoints Human Services Director

Maggie Anderson has been appointed to the position. She has been interim executive director since August 2012.   Read More

Dayton Signs Genocide Awareness Law

Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday signed legislation designating the month to recognize previous atrocities and promote teaching about and against genocide.   Read More

SD Lawmakers Approve New Study Of School Funding

A special committee of South Dakota lawmakers will take another look at the state's system for funding public school districts.   Read More

Minn. Business Exec Drops Dem Bid For Congress

The Minnesota founder of the popular CaringBridge Web site is abruptly ending a bid for Congress that she launched just weeks ago.   Read More

Republican Businessman To Run For Minn. Governor

A Minnesota businessman says he's running for governor as a Republican.   Read More

ND Voters To Decide Future Of Higher Ed. Board

North Dakota’s House voted Tuesday to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to abolish the board and the chancellor’s office.   Read More

Minn. Senate Tax Plan Coming Due

A third piece of the Minnesota Legislature's income tax puzzle is falling into place.   Read More

Minn. House Votes To Drug Test Themselves

Minnesota House members have voted to give themselves drug tests in order to be eligible for their pay and benefits.   Read More

Minn. House Backs Abortion Clinic Licensing, Fee

The Minnesota House has voted to require clinics that perform abortions to pay new yearly license fees and undergo special inspections.   Read More

Adjournment Looms For North Dakota Legislature

North Dakota's legislature is beginning to feel the crush of deadline.  Read More