The House of Representatives voted 417-2 in favor of Tim Walz's STOCK Act. It prevents lawmakers and staffers from trading stock based on nonpublic information. U.S. Senators passed its version last week by a vote of 96 to 3.
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Another blast of winter is on the way.
The crash happened Saturday afternoon in Nicollet County.
Friday's deal ends an impasse over spending on police.
Bethesda Rehabilitation Hospital will see cuts.
The Hurricanes handed the Wild their first regulation loss since Nov. 12.
It happened in northeast Minnesota on Saturday afternoon.
Snell is one year removed from a Cy Young season.
The crime spree started in Minneapolis.
A Black Hawk helicopter came down near Cold Spring on Thursday.
A boy who was mistaken for an "adult predator" at an Eagan public park has
The killing happened on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.
Republicans say their amendments will strengthen the ethics bill authored by the Minnesota Democrat. Tim Walz is skeptical.
Minnesota Democrat Tim Walz is urging his colleagues in the House to hold themselves accountable under insider trading laws. Walz says the stock portfolios of members of Congress outpace the market by six to ten percent. He says a ban on insider trading would be a step toward restoring public faith in Congress.
Lawmakers voted 339 to 80 Thursday in favor of exempting the $700 million project from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The bill now goes to President Obama. Senators passed the legislation in January.
Minnesota Congressmen Collin Peterson and Tim Walz voted in favor of the $5.9 bill that would prevent the interest rate on federally-subsidized student loans from doubling this summer by cutting funds from part of President Obama's health care law. It now heads to the Democratic-controlled Senate where the plan is dead on arrival. Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline says the legislation isn't perfect, "but it will allow us an opportunity to continue working toward a long term solution."
Allen Quist and Mike Parry are both seeking the GOP endorsement to run against Rep. Walz in November. Republicans will gather for their 1st District Convention in Mankato Saturday. Walz is seeking his fourth term in Washington.
The Senate approved Tim Walz's bill banning insider trading by members of Congress. The Minnesota Democrat was disappointed when the House weakened the bill last month. But Walz says he's happy to see the bill finally headed to President Obama's desk.
Minnesota's 1st District Congressman continues to dominate his GOP opponents in fundraising. According to the latest FEC report, Rep. Tim Walz raised $237,605 between April and June. That brings his total campaign funds to $1,466,453.
