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NewsGuild journalists allegedly pushing Delta flight attendants' position

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 29, 2020

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA-CWA) has launched a campaign to convince Delta Air Lines' flight attendants to join its union, but several news stories that have reported on the union's effort are part of NewsGuild, which is part the same umbrella union as AFA-CWA.

From North Ramsey News

Republican senators sponsor new laws that go into effect this month

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Several new laws took effect July 1 that were passed during the 2020 regular session, according to the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus (MSRC).

Minneapolis passes resolution to defund police

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 8, 2020

The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution in June to disband the police department to create a different model of public safety, the Center Square reported.

Voters support reductions in immigration, poll shows

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 1, 2020

The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) conducted a poll through Zogby Analytics and found that likely voters in Minnesota support reductions in immigration.

From North Hennepin News

County offers paid time off to employees in wake of Floyd's death

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

After the death of George Floyd, Hennepin County employees have been allotted 16 hours of paid time off to mourn, Alpha News reported.

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 20, 2020

Amid President Donald Trump's trade war bailout subsidy to farmers, Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap said the trade war has definitely affected Minnesota farmers, but the Marker Facilitation Payments (MFP) have helped keep farmers on their feet.