Minnesota Senate Committee to Vote on Legalizing Sports Betting

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Today, the spotlight falls on the Minnesota Senate taxes committee as it prepares to cast its vote on a bill that could pave the way for legal sports betting in the state. Key Proponent: Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Senator Matt Klein, representing Mendota Heights, is spearheading the push for the legalization of… Continue reading Minnesota Senate Committee to Vote on Legalizing Sports Betting

Legislation to Return White Earth State Forest to Tribe Stalled in Minnesota Senate Committee

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a significant turn of events, a proposed bill aiming to return the vast expanse of the White Earth State Forest, spanning nearly 160,000 acres, to the White Earth tribe has hit a roadblock. The legislative proposal, which garnered attention across Minnesota, faced a decisive moment during a Committee hearing… Continue reading Legislation to Return White Earth State Forest to Tribe Stalled in Minnesota Senate Committee

Minnesota Legislative Committee Debates School Resource Officer Use of Force

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a pivotal session today, a Minnesota legislative committee convenes to address the contentious issue of defining the permissible use of force by school resource officers (SROs). The discussion revolves around clarifying a recent state law regarding the extent to which SROs can employ restrictive measures when dealing with violent… Continue reading Minnesota Legislative Committee Debates School Resource Officer Use of Force

Committee Reports and Commissioner Updates On County Board Agenda

The relatively short agenda has been set for the next Pennington County Board of Commissioners meeting. Items on the agenda include County Engineer Mike Flaagan. Other agenda items are expected from the County Auditor-Treasurer, County Attorney, County Coordinator, Committee Reports and Commissioner Updates, as well as Recognition of Citizens, where individuals may address the Board… Continue reading Committee Reports and Commissioner Updates On County Board Agenda

Grand Forks Committee: One Joint or 100 Pounds, It’s All The Same… Misdemeanor

GRAND FORKS, ND (trfnews.i234.me) On Monday night, the Grand Forks Committee as a Whole, recommended passage of an ordinance that follows a new State law, which basically tries to put first time offenders into drug treatment, instead of jails. Recommendation requires approval of full City Council at its next meeting. *Video: City of Grand Forks.

Minnesota Passes Marijuana Bill, Still Needs Conference Committee Version For Final Approval

ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Senate has passed a recreational marijuana bill by 1 vote. The bill still needs to go to a conference committee for final details. Governor Walz has said he’ll sign it.

TRF city leaders consider whether to continue to record city committee meetings

In recent years, the City of Thief River Falls began recording city committee meetings. At its meeting Tuesday, May 2, the Committee of the Whole discussed whether to continue making the audio recordings. City Administrator Angie Philipp began recording committee meetings to help staff take more detailed minutes. In the past, committee meeting minutes were… Continue reading TRF city leaders consider whether to continue to record city committee meetings