Interview With GMG’s Andy Wilke 2-3-23
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Rep. Finstad 2-3-23
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“Go Red for Women”
Today is "Go Red for Women," national wear red day. The American Heart Association's annual event raises awareness that heart disease is the leading killer of women -- a lot of people mistakenly think it's cancer. And while cancer is very serious, heart disease actually takes more women's lives than all forms of cancer combined. The campaign strives to raise awareness and help women to take preventative action to reduce their personal risk factors for heart disease. Quitting smoking, eating healthy, and getting exercise on a regular basis can help reduce your risk of a heart attack.
Daily Newscast 2-3-23
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Jackson Man Killed in Snowmobile Crash
(Bowdon, ND) -- Police have released the name of the Minnesota man killed in a snowmobile accident on January 25th. 67-year-old Bruce Hanson of Jackson crashed into a field in Bowden, North Dakota. There were no witnesses to the crash, and it remains under investigation.
Three People Found Dead In Bloomington
(Bloomington, MN) -- Police are investigating after three people were found dead in Bloomington last night. Officers discovered their bodies inside a truck in the parking lot of a business. There's no word on cause of death, but the department tweeted that they aren't looking for any suspects.
House GOP Boots Omar From Foreign Affairs Committee
(Washington, DC) -- House Republicans are booting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar from a key committee. The House voted in favor of ousting the Minnesota Democrat from the Foreign Affairs Committee as punishment for controversial comments she made about Israel. Ahead of the vote, Omar said it was no surprise the new GOP majority was targeting her and her voice in Congress won't be diminished. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the move "political revenge."
Gov. Walz Signs CROWN Act
(St. Paul, MN) -- "Black Minnesotans deserve to live and work free from discrimination." That's what Governor Tim Walz said after signing the CROWN Act into law yesterday. The act makes it illegal to discriminate against natural hairstyles and textures, such as braids, locks, and twists.
Bill Restoring Voting Rights for Felons Passes Minnesota House
(St. Paul, MN) -- Felons would be able to vote again after they finish their jail or prison time, under a bill the Minnesota House passed last night (Thursday). Saint Paul Democrat Athena Hollins told members, "Denying individuals the right to vote is downright un-American.... They've served their time. They've been deemed safe enough to return to our communities." Republicans say felons' voting rights should not be restored until they've completed parole and paid all fines and restitution. Democrats are moving a companion bill forward in the Minnesota Senate.
Minnesota Senate Approves ‘100 Percent by 2040’ Energy Legislation
(St. Paul, MN) -- Legislation passed by the Senate late Thursday night requires that 100-percent of Minnesota's electricity will have to be carbon-free by 2040. Pine City Republican Jason Rarick warned Minnesota utilities will have no negotiating leverage, if they have to buy renewable energy credits from other states to meet the goal and "that's gonna drive prices through the roof." Electric utilities will have to stop using coal and natural gas a decade earlier than Xcel Energy and Minnesota Power planned -- but North Mankato Democrat Nick Frentz says it's necessary to address the climate crisis. There are exceptions for [...]