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    June 25, 2019
    Amy Fredrickson is set to face the man who sexually assaulted her as a teenager for the first time in nearly 30 years on Tuesday, June 25, as she opposes a pardon extraordinary for his first-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction. David Samson / The Forumplay button
    'There is no pardon for me': Minnesota survivor faces man who raped her
    ST. PAUL — A Minnesota woman whose then-uncle raped her nearly three decades ago faced the man again Tuesday, June 25, and advocated for reforms...
    government-and-politics/newsJune 25, 2019 - 11:08am
    Gabriele (Anderson) Grunewald competes during the women's 5000 meters at the 2016 U.S. Olympic track and field team trials at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Grunewald died on Tuesday, June 11, after a decade-long battle with cancer. Kirby Lee / USA TODAY Sports
    Gov. Walz to honor runner Grunewald during memorial run
    ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz will present a proclamation declaring Tuesday, June 25, as "Gabe Day" at a memorial run in honor of 2004 Perham (Minn.)...
    sports/track-and-fieldJune 25, 2019 - 9:46am
    June 24, 2019
    Sen. Tina Smith
    Guest Opinion: Stepping up to create a clean energy future
    The science is clear: carbon emissions sent into the atmosphere from a variety of human sources threaten to upend our economy, our health, our...
    opinion/columnsJune 24, 2019 - 7:30am
    June 23, 2019
    Sen. Carrie Ruud
    Governor signs Sen. Ruud's Legacy Finance bill
    Gov. Tim Walz Wednesday, June 19, signed the Legacy Finance bill, which allocates constitutionally dedicated funds to preserve Minnesota's valuable...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 23, 2019 - 9:00am
    June 21, 2019
    Amy Fredrickson is set to face the man who sexually assaulted her as a teenager for the first time in nearly 30 years on Tuesday, June 25, as she opposes a pardon extraordinary for his first-degree criminal sexual conduct conviction. David Samson / The Forumplay button
    The man who raped her is asking for a pardon. This Minnesota survivor wants answers
    PELICAN RAPIDS, Minn. — Amy Fredrickson’s 9-year-old son ran up to her with a letter last month as she walked into their home. She opened...
    government-and-politics/newsJune 21, 2019 - 4:10pm
    June 20, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz spoke with reporters between a round of budget negotiation talks on Monday, May 13. At left is Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Lieutenant held reins in apparent historic first during Walz's 'successful' surgery
    ST. PAUL — For several hours Thursday afternoon, a woman — and an American Indian — was the chief executive of Minnesota for what is believed...
    government-and-politics/newsJune 20, 2019 - 7:28pm
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks at Rochester's Zumbro Valley Health Center in Rochester, MN on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. With the Governor are Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan, middle, and Minnesota Department of Health Assistant Commissioner Marie Zimmerman. Brian Todd / Forum News Service
    Walz boasts state funding for mental health during Rochester trip
    ROCHESTER, Minn. — Gov. Tim Walz was at Rochester’s Zumbro Valley Health Center on Wednesday, touting state funding of a program that holistically...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 20, 2019 - 10:36am
    June 17, 2019
    Walz to undergo surgery, temporarily transfer power to Flanagan
    ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz on Monday, June 17, announced that he would undergo knee surgery this week and temporarily transfer the power of his...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 17, 2019 - 12:46pm
    June 14, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks to attendees at a University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment forum on clean energy on Friday, June 14, 2019. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz issues warning for Republicans, renews push for 100-percent clean energy plan
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota Democrats said they'd redouble their efforts to pass an ambitious clean energy bill Friday, June 14, and vowed to take...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 14, 2019 - 5:30pm
    June 12, 2019
    Associate Justice David L. Lillehaug asks questions during oral arguments in The Ninetieth Minnesota State Senate, et al. vs. Mark B. Dayton, et al as the Minnesota Supreme Court meets at the State Capitol in St. Paul on Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. Pool photo / Leila Navidi
    Justice David Lillehaug to step down from Minnesota Supreme Court
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David Lillehaug announced Wednesday, June 12, he has Parkinson's disease and will be stepping down...
    news/crime-and-courtsJune 12, 2019 - 12:15pm
    June 10, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz signed into law his first budget bill surrounded by preschool students at Bruce Vento Elementary School on Thursday, May 30, 2019. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz offers 'down payment' on making Minnesota the 'education state'
    ST. PAUL — Schools around the state are set to see a funding boost next year (as well as the year after) under a $48 billion, two-year spending...
    education/newsJune 10, 2019 - 4:19pm
    June 6, 2019
    Dozens of protesters rallied at the Minnesota Capitol Thursday, June 6, 2019, to oppose the construction of the Enbridge Line 3 oil pipeline. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Line 3 pipeline opponents aim to keep the pressure on Walz administration
    ST. PAUL — Dozens of protesters rallied at the Capitol Thursday, June 6, before delivering to the Walz administration petitions signed by 17,000...
    news/government-and-politicsJune 6, 2019 - 3:17pm
    June 2, 2019
    Guest Opinion: A lot to be proud of in this year's budget bill
    The 2019 legislative session came to a close last Saturday morning following the completion of a one-day special session. The special session was needed to pass budget bills because negotiations between the Senate Majority Leader, House Speaker and Governor Walz dragged into the final...
    opinionJune 2, 2019 - 7:30am
    May 31, 2019
    The sun begins to rise behind the Minnesota state Capitol building hours before the Legislature wrapped up a special session on Saturday, May 25, 2019. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    A 'mixed bag' for Greater Minnesota as state budget bills become law
    ST. PAUL — New grants will make child care options easier for parents to come by and WiFi more readily available in pockets of the state that...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 31, 2019 - 3:45pm
    May 28, 2019
    Minnesota lawmakers returned for a one-day special session Friday, May, 24, 2019, which ran into the early morning hours. The Capitol is pictured here just before sunrise as lawmakers wrapped up their work Saturday, May 25, 2019. Dana Ferguson/ Forum News Service
    Here's a look at who came away with wins and losses in the 2019 legislative session
    ST. PAUL — Minnesotans won't see a tax hike on gasoline but will see tougher restrictions behind the wheel for those using a cellphone. A tax...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 28, 2019 - 3:41pm
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