South Hennepin News

Phillips donates money to his campaign after pledging not to do so, Minnesota GOP reports

By Elle Johnson | Oct 9, 2020

After Congressman Dean Phillips pledged not to finance his own campaign in 2018, he used $1.3 million of his own money to invest in his campaign.

South Lake Minnetonka Police Department approves 2021 budget

By Elle Johnson | Aug 27, 2020

A recommended 2021 operating budget of over $3 million was passed for the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department by the Coordinating Committee on July 8 and approved by Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood and Tonka Bay.

From Minneapolis Review

Body camera footage from Floyd's death to be made publicly available

By Elle Johnson | 5 years ago

Body camera footage of George Floyd's death has been ordered to be released by a Minnesota Judge.

From Minnesota State Wire

Minnesota businesses to reopen after Senate passes bill

By Elle Johnson | 5 years ago

The Minnesota Senate passed a bill that allows businesses to begin reopening in the state regardless of Gov. Tim Walz's executive orders.

Limmer announces workers' comp bill, small business resources

By Elle Johnson | Apr 14, 2020

The Minnesota Senate passed a workers' compensation bill to help first responders and health care employees working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, which was co-authored by Sen. Warren Limmer.

Additional COVID-19 response funding, more services limited in Hennepin County

By Elle Johnson | Apr 13, 2020

Hennepin County​​​​​ is supplying additional funding to essential services in an effort to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

University of Minnesota gives students larger refunds for room and board

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

After the University of Minnesota closed campuses due to the coronavirus pandemic, university regents decided to give students a larger refund for housing.