St. Cloud Sun

Senate votes for the fourth time to end Walz's emergency powers

By Elle Johnson | Oct 9, 2020

The Minnesota Senate has voted for the fourth time to end Gov. Tim Walz's emergency powers.

Service providers to receive $20 million in grant funding

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused service providers to lose business, over $20 million in funding was passed by the Minnesota Senate to provide retention grants for the service providers.

Central Minnesota police departments address law enforcement accountability, building trust

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

During a community event Aug. 21, local law enforcement spoke to community leaders and members, aiming to gain trust with the public by addressing community policing, profiling, racial bias and the use of force.

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.

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.

Matthews urges Walz to open safe businesses

By Elle Johnson | Apr 13, 2020

Sen. Andrew Matthews expressed disappointment in Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's extension of the state's stay-at-home order to May 4.

Minnesota lawmakers ask Walz to remove COVID-19 hotline

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz enacted a stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and with it he set up a hotline for individuals to report when they see large groups gathering, but some lawmakers disagree with the decision to have a hotline.

Front line emergency responders and health care workers in Minnesota ask for workers' compensation

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

Minnesota Sen. Jeff Howe is working on several bills to help ensure first responders and health care workers in the state receive workers' compensation benefits.