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Pawlenty's 1st Veto Override

March 7, 2008

For the first time since Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been in office, the Minnesota Legislature was able to override a veto.

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The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

February 29, 2008

While the remaining Democratic presidential candidates compete over which of them will bring greater change in Washington, one group is holding both parties responsible for the current injustices in t

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Minnesota Health Act

February 28, 2008

DFL senator John Marty of Roseville, chair of the Senate Health Committee recently released a state single-payer health plan called the Minnesota Health Act.

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Live Interview: DFL Chair Brian Melendez

February 20, 2008

Governor Tim Pawlenty issued his State of the State address yesterday for the 2008 year. His iniatives were not well received by the DFL during his speech.

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TPS Not as Urgent for Somalis

February 20, 2008

TPS or Temporary Protected Status allows people from certain countries affected by an armed conflict or environmental disaster to stay in the United States for a period of time until condidtions in th

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Second Chance Day on the Hill

February 12, 2008

The Second Chance Day on the Hill, which took place Wednesday February 13th in the Capitol Rotunda, is a gathering of ex-offenders, community members, and supporters of justice system reform who wil

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Legislative Updates: Congressman Ellison

February 12, 2008

DFL Congressman Keith Ellison, representing Minnesota’s 5th Congressional district recently spoke to KFAI’s Lauretta Dawolo as part of the Legislative Mondays series.

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African Americans for Obama

February 7, 2008

KFAI’s News Director Lauretta Dawolo and producer Todd Melby captured several African American voices last weekend who in many cases have made a choice to support their number two candidate – democrat

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The MN Latino Vote

February 7, 2008

Last weekend, both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton made visits to the Twin Cities. Among the handshakes and stump seeches were pleas to win over new voters, among them Latinos.

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MetCouncil's State of the Region

February 7, 2008

On the hills of the State of the Union, Metropolitan Council Chairman Peter Bell have the State of the region address this week.

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