North Ramsey News

Republican senators sponsor new laws that go into effect this month

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 15, 2020

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

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.

From Minnesota State Wire

Subsidies help keep farmers afloat, farm bureau president said

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

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.

More communities mull idea of adding lodging tax

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 23, 2019

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reported the state's lodging tax has become more popular among local officials, with several communities seeking to dd the tax.