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Replay-MN Legislative Leaders Evaluate First Week Of Session

January 27, 2012 by Michael McIntee Live Coverage, Minnesota No Comments

Replay-Obama’s Blueprint For Keeping College Affordable

January 27, 2012 by Michael McIntee DC, Michigan No Comments

President Obama Speaks at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Click photo to watch President Obama speak at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Speaking at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, President Obama unveiled his plan for keeping college affordable. He proposed a “race to the top” program that rewards colleges that keep tuition down by giving their students more loans and grants. He also proposed creating a college financing report card so students and parents would “know before they owe”

Video highlights, as well as the entire speech on video with transcript … Continue Reading

Obama’s State Of The Union Tour Hits Five States

January 27, 2012 by Michael McIntee Arizona, Colorado, DC, Economy/Jobs, Iowa, Nevada No Comments

President Obama on his State of the union tour

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President Obama is on a five state tour promoting the economic proposals he made in his State of The Union address. He started in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Conveyer Engineering and then into Arizona to an Intel plant. Thursday he want to Las Vegas and Denver. Today he is in Ann Arbor Michigan to speak about college affordability.

Bill Allows More Guns In MN Courtrooms

January 26, 2012 by Michael McIntee MN House No Comments

Rep. Tony Cornish argues for his gun bill

Click photo to watch Representative Tony Cornish make his case for more guns in Minnesota courtrooms

Text provided by Mike Cook, Minnesota House Information Services

Cook County Attorney Tim Scannell is accustomed to prosecuting criminals. Six weeks ago he became a victim of one while doing his job at the county courthouse.

On Dec. 15, Scannell was shot by Daniel Schlienz after the latter was convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Scannell was rushed to a Duluth hospital with three gunshot wounds, but survived.

He was in the audience when the House Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee approved HF1829 that would allow a county attorney or assistant county attorney to carry a firearm on duty provided they have a state-issued permit to carry. State statute prohibits local government employees, other than licensed peace officers, from carrying firearms. The bill awaits action by the full House. It has no Senate companion. … Continue Reading

Obama Praises Gabby Giffords In Arizona

January 26, 2012 by Michael McIntee Arizona, DC No Comments

Click on photo to hear President Obama's speech in Arizona

Quote from President Obama: “Let me say how happy I was to see one particular Arizonan last night — Gabby Giffords. (Applause.) I was able to give her a big hug and just tell her we could not be happy — more happy to see her. I mean, she just looked gorgeous last night. And she’s been an inspiration. Her husband, Mark, has been just a great friend and a great public servant and a hero to so many of us. And Michelle and I are going to be thinking of her as she continues her recovery here in Arizona. And she loves this state and she loves all of you. So it was wonderful to see her. ”

Representative Giffords recently resigned from congress to focus on her recovery from an assassination attempt last year.

Transcript of President Obama’s speech at the Intel Ocotillo Campus, Chandler, AZ … Continue Reading

Senator Objects To Historic Prayer

January 26, 2012 by Michael McIntee MN Senate No Comments

Senator Scott Dibble

Click photo to hear Senator Dibble and the prayer he objected to.

Minnesota State Senator Scott Dibble objects to the reading of a prayer that was the first prayer given in the US congress in 1774. Senator Dibble reminds the body that the Minnesota Consitution prohibits the promotion of a particular religion which is what he says this prayer does.

Minneapolis, Legislature, Vikings All Talk Stadium For 1st Time

January 25, 2012 by Michael McIntee Minnesota No Comments

Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf

Click on photo of Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf to watch Vikings Stadium press conference

For the first time representatives of the City of Minneapolis, the Minnesota Legislature and the Minnesota Vikings sit down to talk with Governor Mark Dayton about the possibility of public funding for a new Vikings football stadium.

Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said he finds the process frustrating. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak wants to make remodeling the Target center arena part of any deal.

Governor Dayton says the current Metrodome site is the only one that can get enough political support at the legislature to pass.

Obama Sells His Plan In Cedar Rapids, Iowa

January 25, 2012 by Michael McIntee DC, Economy/Jobs, Iowa No Comments

Obama speaks at a manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Click photo to watch President Obama speak in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

President Obama visits Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and speaks about strengthening America’s economy.

Transcript of President Obama’s speech in Cedar Rapids, Iowa … Continue Reading

Appeals Providing Sick Immigrants Life Saving Care Says MN Governor

January 25, 2012 by Michael McIntee Health Care, Immigration, Minnesota No Comments

Governor Mark Dayton comments on Emergency Medical Care Crisis

Click photo to watch Governor Mark Dayton comment on Emergency Medical Care Crisis

Poor, sick undocumented immigrants in Minnesota on dialysis and cancer treatments are being kept alive thanks to appeals being filed with the help of state employees. A provision drawn up by Republican lawmakers and slipped into the state’s special session budget bill cut off Emergency Medical Care funding to undocumented immigrants at the beginning of the year.

Hospitals and the State Department of Human Services only became aware of the change in state law in December. That set off a panic filing of appeals for the immigrants to extend the treatments. Appeal filings became complicated because many of the immigrants do not speak English.

On Tuesday Governor Mark Dayton praised his Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jessen for filing the appeals.

“Commissioner Jessen has rightfully used her discretion to allow people who are directly effected, who really are in emergency situations to make appeals and that continues their health care while that process is going on”, said Governor Dayton. “But that can’t occur indefinitely. So it is going to require a legislative action and possibly some additional funding.”

On Thursday, House Speaker Kurt Zellers defended the Republicans who wrote the anti-immigrant provision into the state’s budget, but promised the law would get reexamined. Governor Dayton says Commissioner Jessen has had some “very preliminary discussions” with the House and Senate leadership about changing the law.

Transcript of Governor Dayton’s comments on the Emergency Medical Care crisis. … Continue Reading

Replay-2012 State Of The Union

January 24, 2012 by Michael McIntee DC, White House Live No Comments
President Obama delivers his 2012 State of The Union address

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President Obama delivers his 2012 State of The Union address outlining what he called a “Blueprint for An America Built To Last“.

He called for both parties to work together to help America succeed.
“We need to end the notion that the two parties must be locked in a perpetual campaign of mutual destruction.”

Video and transcript of President Obama’s State of The Union address … Continue Reading

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President Obama Speaks at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Replay-Obama’s Blueprint For Keeping College Affordable

President Obama unveils his proposal to keep college costs lower and provide students with enough financial aid so they can attend. He speaks at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

President Obama on his State of the union tour

Obama’s State Of The Union Tour Hits Five States

President Obama is on a five state tour promoting the economic proposals he made in his State of The Union address. He started in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at Conveyer Engineering and then into Arizona to an Intel plant. Thursday he want to Las Vegas and Denver.

Click on photo to hear President Obama's speech in Arizona

Obama Praises Gabby Giffords In Arizona

Representative Giffords recently resigned from congress to focus on her recovery from an assassination attempt last year.

Obama speaks at a manufacturing plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Obama Sells His Plan In Cedar Rapids, Iowa

President Obama visits Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and speaks about strengthening America’s economy.

President Obama delivers his 2012 State of The Union address

Replay-2012 State Of The Union

President Obama delivers his 2012 State of The Union address at 9pm ET.

US Education Secretary Arne Duncan

Reforming Education To Fill Technical Jobs In Minnesota

Education Secretary Arne Duncan hosted townhall forums in Minnesota to highlight the state’s nation-leading education reforms and discuss future efforts to support students.

President Obama talks tourism and previews his state of the union address

Obama’s State Of The Union Preview

President Obama tells the American people about a series of steps he’s taken without the help of Congress to grow the economy and create jobs — including a new strategy aimed at boosting tourism introduced this week.

Kelly Fenton Acting MN Republican Party Chair

MN GOP Hit With Second Federal Ethics Complaint

A complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission says the Minnesota Republican Party has continued to hide its debts.

Obama offers New Year's resolution

Obama’s New Year’s Resolution

President Obama shares his New Year’s resolution: doing whatever it takes to move the economy forward and ensure that middle class families regain the security they’ve lost in the last decade.

President Obama delivers end of year weekly address for 2011

Obama Hopeful About 2012

President Obama tells the American people that although there will be tough debates to come in the new year, by joining together, we can continue to help grow the economy and create jobs across the country.

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2012  MN Legislative Session

Replay-MN Legislative Leaders Evaluate First Week Of Session

Leaders of the Minnesota Republican House and Senate caucus will answer questions from the press about the first few days of the legislative session. We then hear from the DFL legislative leaders.

Rep. Tony Cornish argues for his gun bill

Bill Allows More Guns In MN Courtrooms

A Minnesota House committee gave approval to a bill that would let county attorneys and assistant county attorneys to carry a firearm while on duty

Senator Scott Dibble

Senator Objects To Historic Prayer

Senator Dibble reminds the body that the Minnesota Consitution prohibits the promotion of a particular religion which is what he says this prayer does.

Vikings Owner Zygi Wilf

Minneapolis, Legislature, Vikings All Talk Stadium For 1st Time

For the first time representatives of the City of Minneapolis, the Minnesota Legislature and the Minnesota Vikings sit down to talk with Governor Mark Dayton about the possibility of public funding for a new Vikings football stadium.

Governor Mark Dayton comments on Emergency Medical Care Crisis

Appeals Providing Sick Immigrants Life Saving Care Says MN Governor

Poor, sick undocumented immigrants in Minnesota on dialysis and cancer treatments are being kept alive thanks to appeals being filed with the help of state employees. Dayton says appeals can’t occur indefinitely. Legislature needs to act.

Senator Tom Bakk on cuts to DFL staff

“Intensely Partisan” Cuts Start MN Legislative Session

Minnesota Republicans have found a way to reduce the Senate’s deficit. They’re going to make the Democrats pay for it.

"Separate Stadium And State" says occupy protester sign

Money For People, Not Stadium, Demand Occupiers Of Governor’s Waiting Room

About 70 members of the Occupy movement for a short time occupied Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton”s waiting room this afternoon. Capitol security and state troopers ushered the group back out into the hall in front of the Governor’s office.

Press Peppers Governor Dayton With Stadium Questions

Questions from the press about the Vikings stadium dominate Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s press availability.

Minnesota State Capitol Building Dome

Your Access To Data May Be Limited

The Minnesota Coalition on Government Information hosts a discussion on initiatives in the next legislative session that could change the public’s access to government information.

Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Zellers

Anti-Immigrant Law To Be Reevaluated Says MN GOP Leader

A law that tossed seriously ill undocumented immigrants off Emergency Medical Care will be re-evaluated promises Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Zellers. The provision in the Republican authored legislation which never had a public hearing was added to a large budget bill during a special session in July.

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City Pages Cover-The Forgotten Neighborhood

The Forgotten Neighborhood

As we’ve been reporting for the past six months, many tornado victims who need help still haven’t gotten it.

Click on Photo to View Video of Occupy MN in Monique White's Home

Occupy MN Moves into Foreclosed Home in North Minneapolis

Occupy MN is occupying Monique White’s house at 3310 N. 6th St. in the city’s downtrodden North Minneapolis neighborhood. In doing so, Occupy MN instantly made itself more diverse, and more relevant.

Click on Photo to Watch Video About Campaign to Save North High School

Saving North High School, Preserving a Community Stalwart

When administrators revealed a plan last spring to shut down North High School — one of only two public schools on Minneapolis’ embattled north side — MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change and other activists answered the call.

Click on Photo to View Kindred Kitchen Video

Kindred Kitchen Empowers North Minneapolis Through Food

North Minneapolis food entrepreneurs use Kindred Kitchen to learn about starting their own business, making their food safely and legally in a commercial kitchen, and marketing it within the community.

Citizen participates in Draw The Line Minnesota session

Citizens, Not Politicians Drawing Redistricting Lines

Voters should pick their politicians, not the other way around. That’s the thought behind Draw The Line Minnesota, a citizen group that is working to draw the maps for congressional and legislative districts.

FLOW: Northside Arts Crawl

FLOW Shows Bright Future For Tornado-damaged Northside

This year’s FLOW art crawl was all about recognizing thousands of volunteers that helped with the clean-up and recovery efforts after the May 22nd tornado. Leaders hope the positive can-do attitude of the cleanup can power a rebirth of the Northside.

Click to watch Stories of Need: Dennis

“We’re Treated like Bums” Despite Holding Jobs, Paying Taxes

After their home in North Minneapolis was destroyed by the May 22 tornado, Dennis and Deborah were forced to seek refuge in the local Armory and at the North Commons Recreation Center. For weeks, they and their five children slept on cots on the floor of a gymnasium.

Click on Picture to View Video of Joyce Chineth

“I’m sure I need it worse than you, because I have nothing.”

Her home destroyed and now condemned, north Minneapolis tornado victim Joyce Chineth feels abandoned by the system.

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“Not only is it an injustice to us, but this neighborhood.”

North Minneapolis resident Leonard and his family live in a house with broken windows near the corner of Knox and Lowry. For a month after the May 22 tornado that devastated the neighborhood, their gas was still turned off. Nevertheless, their landlord continues to force Leonard’s mother to pay rent, under threat of court action.

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