ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 26 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Governor Tim Walz today announced grants to dozens of school districts to improve traffic safety near schools. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has awarded $1.4 million for communities, school districts, and organizations across Minnesota to support the Safe Routes to School program. The list of 2024 grant recipients is below. "Parents should be able to send their kids off to school knowin  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 27 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 26, 2024: In a decisive move to protect the ethical standards of the Minnesota Senate, State Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) and Senate Republicans on Wednesday lodged a formal ethics complaint against Democrat Sen. Nicole Mitchell following her recent arrest and charge with felony first-degree burglary. Senate Democrats have declined to address the severity of Sen. Mitchell's conduct,   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 27 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 26, 2024: On Wednesday, Senate Republicans filed an ethics complaint against Senator Nicole Mitchell (D-Woodbury) for her arrest and subsequent charge of first-degree burglary that took place on Monday, April 22. Senate Democrats failed to call for her resignation or remove her from her committee positions. Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) released the following statement in response: "I   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 26, 2024: On Thursday, The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a report following an audit of state agencies' compliance with the Office of Grants Management (OGM) policies. The report, titled Grant Award Processes, shows that the Department of Human Services' (DHS') Behavioral Health Division (BHD) has failed to keep records regarding conflicts of interest   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 27 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on April 26, 2024: On Thursday, April 18, the Minnesota Senate passed an Elections Policy Omnibus bill that adds costly burdens to local governments, reduces community representation in local elections, and fails to deliver integrity and transparency to Minnesota's elections. "We should be passing election laws that protect against fraud and improve the integrity of our Minnesota elections," Senat  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 27 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: In an urgent step to uphold the ethical standards of public office, Minnesota Senate Republicans, led by Sen. Eric Lucero (R-St. Michael), filed a formal ethics complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell (DFL-Woodbury) following her recent arrest and subsequent charge of felony first-degree burglary. Senate Democrats refused to ask for Sen. Mitchell's resignation or remove her from committee positions  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 26 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Minnesota Energy Resources Corp.: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-049 ** G011/M-23-362 Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation In the Matter of the Petition of Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation for Approval of the 2024 Gas Utility Infrastructure Cost (GUIC) Rider Revenue Requirements and Revised Surcharge Factors. Should the Commission approve Minnesota Energy  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 27 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering Professor Vladimir Sverak was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), one of the nation's most prestigious honor societies. AAAS recognizes those making preeminent contributions to their fields and the world. Members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business and public affairs. S  more