Education funding always draws plenty of debate in government legislatures across the nation and in Congress. Some politicians argue not enough money is spent on our students. Others say too much is spent and funds are directed at the wrong places. “Money isn’t pixie dust,” declared a ...

While front line workers and business owners in Minnesota can express a sigh of relief, farmers are still waiting. On Friday, Gov. Tim Walz signed into law legislation providing direct payments to frontline workers and replenishing the unemployment trust fund, providing tax relief for small ...

On Tuesday, the Minnesota House passed a bill to replenish the state’s unemployment insurance trust fund and get bonuses to frontline workers. It was hailed as a breakthrough in the Legislature after months of stalemate. That breakthrough resulted in Thursday’s announcement that House and ...

One May day in 2019, a Minneapolis girl, 11 was hit by car after getting off a school bus. A 60-year-old man was arrested. Witnesses said he was traveling in his vehicle at a high-speed when he attempted to go around the stopped bus. The accident left the girl fighting for her life and facing ...

Open up the Minneapolis Star Tribune any day of the week. Violent crime is often highlighted on the front page. The inside of the Minnesota section is filled with disturbing reports. In Monday’s edition, the Star Tribune reported on a fatal stabbing early Sunday morning on a Metro Transit ...

Earlier this month, Lyon County Environmental Administrator Roger Schroeder submitted a proposal to commissioners to apply for boat rental equipment for Twin Lakes Park. The grant would purchase kayaks and a pedal boat that could be used by visitors. The plan for the boating equipment was ...