Cops Charged With Violating George Floyd’s Civil Rights
Four former Minneapolis police officers are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Floyd is the unarmed Black man who died while in police custody last year after video showed Derek Chauvin [[ SHO-vin ]] with his knee on Floyd's [...]
Republicans not impressed by Walz COVID announcement
Republican leaders say Governor Tim Walz is not relaxing COVID restrictions fast enough and Minnesota should fully re-open immediately. The governor responds: "The politics of COVID has overshadowed a lot. That's not a time for this today. Minnesotans have worked [...]
Gov Walz announces 3-step plan to end COVID restrictions
"We're going to have a great summer." So says Governor Tim Walz today as he announced his three-step plan for ending COVID-related restrictions in the state. "We're going to ramp up, step up and put our foot down on the [...]
Will legislative leaders meet today’s deadline for state budget “targets”?
With just over one week remaining in the legislative session, Republican and Democratic leaders have set today (Fri) as their deadline to agree on dollar amounts for major budget categories -- but whether they can do it remains to be [...]
State could make COVID vaccine available to 12- to 15-year-olds soon
As Minnesota aims to vaccinate 70 percent of those age 16 and over, state Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says it will be a while before vaccinations are available for very young children, however -- "Pfizer authorization for vaccinating 12 years [...]
Republicans to drop mask requirement on MN Senate floor, contrary to Walz mandate
Republican Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says it's time to drop Governor Tim Walz's mask mandate, and told fellow lawmakers next week the Senate will lead: "We are gonna allow everybody to be back on the Senate floor in your normal [...]
Sec of State Simon supports “For the People” voting act
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is among several election officials calling on the U-S Senate to pass legislation that would block voter suppression attempts across the country. The "For the People Act" aims to get dark money out of [...]
Hospitality MN encouraging Minnesotans to support local businesses as restrictions end
In the wake of Governor Walz's timeline for ending COVID restrictions by May 28th, President of Hospitality Minnesota Liz Rammer says "brighter days are ahead"... "As everybody contemplates the opportunity to welcome more guests to their facilities and for those [...]
SCC Graduation Next Week
This year’s South Central College (SCC) graduation celebration on May 12 and 13 will include a drive-up procession and virtual commencement ceremony for the class of 2021. Graduates will have the opportunity to participate in a drive-up procession, which includes stopping individually at [...]
- On this day May 08, 2009Dolly Parton gave the commencement speech at the commencement ceremony in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Arts and Sciences. During the ceremony she received an honorary degree, a doctorate of humane and musical letters, from the university. It was only the second honorary degree given by the university.