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New bonding bill provides millions for state projects

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 22, 2020

State Senate Republicans passed a bill that involves tax, bonding and budget provisions, shelling out $1.36 billion for projects, according to a Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus news release.

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.

Funding for social distancing at farmer's markets available

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 28, 2020

State Sen. Mike Goggin wants farmer's markets that are eligible to apply for funding through the New Farmers Market Cost Share Program, he said in a Facebook post on April 23.

Jasinski wants to bring citizens back to work

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 24, 2020

State Sen. John Jasinski doesn't agree with Gov. Tim Walz's latest decisions regarding COVID-19, according to a press release.

Rochester makes changes amid COVID-19

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 8, 2020

The City of Rochester is making changes in the wake of COVID-19.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 5 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.