North Hennepin News

MnDOT launches Name a Snowplow contest

By James Ledbetter | Dec 27, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has launched its "Name a Snowplow" contest, according to a press release.

Minnesota’s unemployment numbers decrease in November

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2020

Minnesota’s unemployment numbers sank according to the seasonally focused records published for November, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) reported.

State officials urge residents to support local restaurants

By James Ledbetter | Nov 29, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) encourages Minnesotans to purchase and consume locally over the holidays as Minnesota plans for phase two of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hennepin County encourages homeless people to seek shelter in winter weather

By James Ledbetter | Oct 30, 2020

The City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota have teamed up in an effort to encourage homeless people in Hennepin County to "come inside" as the winter chill takes its toll.

Hennepin County officials to reroute Bottineau Light Rail Transit project

By James Ledbetter | Aug 25, 2020

Hennepin County officials are exploring other options after BNSF Railway announced that it remains opposed to allowing the METRO Blue Line's Bottineau Light Rail Transit project to be built on its property.

From SE Twin Cities

Walz recognizes 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as 'telecommuter-friendly communities'

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

Gov. Tim Walz made a recent announcement, toasting 23 cities, townships and counties in Minnesota as "telecommuter-friendly communities."

Kiffmeyer pens letter describing disapproval of Walz's mandatory mask order

By James Ledbetter | Aug 12, 2020

Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer recently wrote a letter to her constituents expressing her knowledge that many of them are frustrated with Gov. Tim Walz's mandatory mask order.

Kiffmeyer reflects on the meaning of Memorial Day

By James Ledbetter | May 28, 2020

In a news release posted by Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, she took a moment to reflect on what Memorial Day means.

Minnesota could pay over 10% of its general expenses each year with reserves

By James Ledbetter | Apr 29, 2020

Minnesota could pay 10.4% of its general fund expenses each year by using its rainy-day reserves, according to The Center Square.