South Hennepin News

Fairview Health Systems implement structural changes following $163 million revenue loss

By Kimberly James | Oct 14, 2020

After losing $163 million in the first six months of 2020, Fairview Health Systems announced significant changes to its operating structure.

Heisler family demands independent prosecutor to review fatal officer-involved shooting

By Kimberly James | Aug 12, 2020

After Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman declined to bring charges against policemen involved in the fatal shooting of a Brooklyn Center man, the family is demanding an independent prosecutor.

Drazkowski: 'We need a win for liberty'

By Kimberly James | Jul 29, 2020

In response to a legislative proposal being negotiated between Rep. Kurt Daudt and Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Steve Drazkowski expressed his disagreement with a plan for a bonding bill in exchange for renegotiating the emergency power of the governor.

Day, employment service providers to receive grants from state Senate

By Kimberly James | Jul 23, 2020

The Minnesota Senate has allocated grant funds to be distributed to day service providers, employment service providers and other similar organizations to help them stay open despite the hardship COVID-19 closures caused.

McDonald supports tax cut bill

By Kimberly James | Mar 25, 2020

Minnesota House Republicans are calling for significant tax cuts for families using the state's $1.5 billion budget surplus.