Minneapolis Review

House passes bill to raise sales tax to pay for looting, property damages

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 8, 2020

House Rep. Jerry Hertaus (R-Greenfield) shared on Facebook that a bill passed the House to raise the sales tax to pay for the damage done by rioting and looting in June.

From North Hennepin News

County offers paid time off to employees in wake of Floyd's death

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

After the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County employees have been allotted 16 hours of paid time off to mourn, Alpha News reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war bailout subsidy to farmers, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap said the trade war has definitely affected Minnesota farmers, but the Marker Facilitation Payments (MFP) have helped keep farmers on their feet.

ACLU sues over allegedly unconstitutional voting restrictions against felons on probation

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 28, 2019

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Secretary of State alleging its policy to restrict voting for felons who are on probation is unconstitutional.

MDOT implements new tech to stop carpool lane violators

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 17, 2019

New technology is being implemented with the Minnesota Department of Transportation that will help catch individuals who are wrongfully traveling in carpool lanes.