Rep. Keith Ellison is urging the Dutch Senate to vote against a bill he says would curtail religious freedom.
Ellison says he prefers to break Ramadan fast with family.
Rep. Keith Ellison warns against taking the credit rating downgrade at face value.
Southwest's Rep. Keith Ellison takes to Twitter to express his feelings on who is to blame for U.S. credit reduction.
A new feature spotlighting coverage of Southwest Minneapolis's congressional representative.
This month, Patch is profiling each announced candidate for the seat of retiring State Sen. Linda Berglin.
This week, Patch is profiling each announced candidate for Sen. Linda Berglin's seat.
Political unknowns Kristian Heuer and Sadik Warfa has announced intention to run.
The local jobless rate equals that of the state, but is much lower than the national figure.
Use of tobacco products banned from library grounds on Monday.
Search has narrowed to 3 sites; meeting sought input from 6th District residents.
SW's legislators don't like GOP idea to prevent future shutdowns
Affordable healthcare champion served 39 years.
City council acted Friday.
Will result in significant savings to city property tax payers.
As of Thursday, 11 state parks are fully open, and 15 parks are partially open.
Met Council no longer plans fare increases, large service cuts.
Plan was approved by committee last week.
The House Minority Leader reported that special interests and the richest Minnesotans came away winners as the state gets back to work.
Sen. Scott Dibble, who represents Southwest Minneapolis, said Tuesday the new budget deal that ends the state government shutdown was the product of extremist views held Republicans in the state legislature.
Green T Productions specializes in Japanese theater.
Southwest legislators critical of the final product.
Governor's office cautiously optimistic that shutdown will end by morning.
Session will start at 3 p.m.
Could some area businesses run out of alcohol?
Handshake agreement on HHS budget reported.
Disputes remain about budget details.
Hornstein, Dibble opposes the bond-and-shift solution.
Deal relies on school shifts and tobacco bonds.
Social issues must be off the table.
Southwest played a major role in how booze and the city co-mingled
A St. Louis Park craft beer salesman is worried about the impact the state shutdown could have on his distributors.
Minnesota is now in its 13th day of a government shutdown.
Funding uncertainty makes planning difficult.
He says Republican budget proposals would cut aid to group homes, other social services.
Judge Kathleen Gearin ruled Friday on recommendations from Special Master Kathleen Blatz
The South Minneapolis representative toured social service groups impacted by the shutdown.
Developer asked Fulton residents for input in the design last night.
Riders from South Minneapolis talk about the potential impact on their lives.
Southwest legislators welcome proposal.