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A group of state-subsidized personal care assistants filed a federal lawsuit today challenging the constitutionality of a statewide unionization election that is scheduled to get underway later this week.
Lawmakers want stronger action from Vikings about slur
State Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, and 16 other legislators sent a letter to Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf Friday, sharing their concerns about the recent decision to suspend special teams coach Mike Priefer. They contend that the team’s punishment of Priefer, who admitted to making a homophobic statement to former punter Chris Kluwe, was “totally…
ABM to run TV ad backing Dayton
The Alliance for a Better Minnesota, a network of DFL groups, unions and wealthy donors, will start running a TV ad this week praising Gov. Mark Dayton’s accomplishments in his first term. “Four years ago, we faced a five billion dollar deficit and were mired in a deep recession,” The Alliance for a Better Minnesota’s Carrie…