The Minnesota Senate takes up bill at noon Central Time on Monday, May 13, 2013. The Minnesota House approved it last week, so Senate approval sends it to the governor's desk.
Jerry Hertaus represents the Lake Minnetonka communities of Wayzata, Long Lake, Orono and Minnetrista. He voted against a bill that would effectively legalize same-sex marriage in Minnesota.
Do you support the votes cast Thursday by State Representatives Cindy Pugh and Jerry Hertaus? How would you like to see State Senator Dave Osmek vote when the bill reaches the Senate next week? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Due to a decision by the U.S. Department of State, Motor Vehicle Departments are no longer permitted to process passports applications.
He is first major GOP challenger to emerge to DFL Gov. Mark Dayton.
The city voluntarily joined the statewide program in June 2011.
Sirens will sound at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday in the Lake Minnetonka area and across the state as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
The former city manager will speak at the event from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wayzata Public Works Facility.
'We have done enough destruction to our society,' commented one Excelsior resident.
Marriage-equality bill at Minnesota Legislature exempts religious organizations.
The Metropolitan Council informed Lake Street retailers by e-mail late Friday morning that the key commercial artery could be closed for nearly three weeks.
The series of three meetings—in Mound, Chanhassan and Maple Plain—will all take place on Saturday, April 13, and are are open to the public and are free of charge.
The bill would change the way Minnesota calculates LGA but won't start money flowing into most Lake Minnetonka city coffers.
The congressman stopped by a pair of pancake breakfasts and the MN GOP Third District Convention.
Metropolitan Council has proposed reductions in Metro Transit service for routes serving Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior, Shorewood and Tonka Bay.
Jerry Hertaus represents the Lake Minnetonka communities of Wayzata, Orono, Long Lake, Minnetrista, St. Bonifacius, Independence, Greenfield, Corcoran, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina, Hamel and Burschville.
Minnesota Third District Congressman Erik Paulsen received $2,250 during 2012 election season, according to report, and $5,250 since 2010.
Cindy Pugh says she "heard overwhelmingly from my constituents and agree with their verdict—Minnesota can do much better than this."
Erik Paulsen sent congratulations to the State Champion Wayzata High School Girls Nordic Ski Team from the floor of the U.S. House.
Advisory board appointments, new county administrator, library news, new 911 facility breaks ground and more from Commissioner Jan Callison.
"We need pro-growth policies that will help grow the economy and jobs rather than job-killing tax increases on small businesses and the middle class, as the Governor and the majority have proposed," Hertaus said.
Sheriff says building is not just a need but a critical need, predicts Hennepin County's emergency communications would be in jeopardy without it.
City council overturns Heritage Preservation Committee resolution; Mayor says hotel will re-establish Excelsior as a destination city. Next: approval of final plans.
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District representative joins Influential committee that recommends policies to grow U.S. economy.
Deeby Kadrie found herself with a lot of time on her hands after retiring from the University of Minnesota.
The family of Jake Beneke of Maple Grove says the company should have known shooter Andrew Engeldinger could turn violent. Wayzata man shot in the attack last year is not part of litigation.
Mayor Lili McMillan discusses city finances, a police merger, road projects, cable franchise agreement and more.
Republican State Representative Jerry Hertaus (33A) brought Gail Billis, owner of the General Store in Minnetonka and an Orono resident, to Governor Mark Dayton's State of the State Address this week.
State Representative Jerry Hertaus (R—33A) says "tax increase on the wealthy is guaranteed to affect a great deal of small businesses."
About 665,000 people live in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, which is represented by Congressman Erik Paulsen (R).
Thursday's "Congress on Your Corner" event gave constituents a chance to speak with the Third District congressman about a wide range of issues.
State Representative Jerry Hertaus (R-33A) says Governor Dayton's proposed budget is "hardly the balanced approach promised by the DFL during the campaign."
A public open house about the acquisition master plan will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Gale Woods Farm Education Center in Minnetrista.
From community service activities to glitzy balls, the weekend will be packed with presidential pomp. What are your plans for viewing the inauguration? Tell us in the comment section below.
Wayzata Mayor Ken Willcox talks long-range plans, lakefront enhancement, economic development and more in his preview for the year ahead.
District 33B consists of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park and Tonka Bay.
Budget shortfalls and low ridership have put a portion of Route 670 on the chopping block.
Ben, a student at Eden Prairie High School, sent in a letter explaining his thoughts on nuclear energy. Tracey in Bloomington e-mailed in this week with her thoughts on recent legislation to continue the Congressional pay freeze.
Democrats may control both houses of the State Capitol, as well as the governor's office, but Lake Minnetonka is represented by Republicans in both the House and Senate.
U.S. Congressman Erik Paulsen voted against passage of last week's "fiscal cliff" bill and says it is "unconscionable" that deal included hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks and subsidies to special interest industries