North Hennepin News

McDonald said big issues 'unresolved' in special session

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 15, 2020

House Rep. Joe McDonald (R-Delano) said that during the special session, very few issues were resolved, according to a Minnesota House issued letter.

Robbins praises passage of bill to help small businesses

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 1, 2020

House Rep. Kristin Robbins said during a recent interview with CCX Media that the governor approved a bill that will provide more money for small businesses.

County offers paid time off to employees in wake of Floyd's death

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 8, 2020

After the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County employees have been allotted 16 hours of paid time off to mourn, Alpha News reported.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war bailout subsidy to farmers, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap said the trade war has definitely affected Minnesota farmers, but the Marker Facilitation Payments (MFP) have helped keep farmers on their feet.

Hennepin County Board approves funds for body cameras

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 27, 2019

After the Hennepin County Board approved a $5.1 million deal, the staff of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation will now wear body cameras.

HUD provides $8.9 million to Minnesota for lead paint initiative

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 17, 2019

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it would provide grants to the state and Hennepin County as part of a larger funding initiative to remove lead paint from housing units.