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.
Brent Burns and Ryan Donato thwarted a comeback attempt by the Wild.
The four-star cornerback was the highest-rated recruit in Minnesota's 2021 class.
The statewide order extends current limitations through March 15.
The Wolves haven't gotten what they expected since making a blockbuster trade.
The snow storm caused at least 208 crashes this weekend.
BMTN's food writer Lindsay Guentzel makes life easier for Minnesotans.
MSP Airport had the highest total as of 7 a.m. Sunday with 5.3 inches.
The Timberwolves were without Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell, but still picked up a (SCORE) win.
It's divided opinion ... but most don't like it.
There have been multiple incidents across the metro area.
Mason Branstrator of Duluth was injured in a skiing accident.
Republicans say their amendments will strengthen the ethics bill authored by the Minnesota Democrat. Tim Walz is skeptical.
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 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.
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.
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