KTOE Noon News 6-6-25
Top Stories for Noon 6-6-25:
- U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Announce Grant to Repair Road Damage in Nicollet County
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Ponderosa Landfill Hosting Free Electronics Recycling Opportunity June 17th
- Republican Congressman Brad Finstad is celebrating U-S House Passage of the Save S-B-A from Sanctuary Cities Act. His bill would require Minnesota’s U-S Small Business Administration office to move out of downtown Minneapolis. Finstad says in a statement, “By circumventing federal law and encouraging illegal immigrants to come into our communities, failed sanctuary city policies have created a growing public safety crisis.” Minneapolis is considered a sanctuary city, and this measure would require the Minnesota S-B-A office to relocate to another area in the state.
- U.S. Representative Angie Craig has reintroduced her NO STOCK Resolution, which would ban members of the House from owning or trading individual stocks while in office. The bill requires lawmakers to divest current holdings to avoid conflicts of interest. Craig, a Democrat, says members of Congress have access to non-public information and should focus on serving their constituents, rather than pursuing personal profit. She continues to press House and Senate leaders to bring stock trading bans to a vote. The measure is part of the broader End Corruption Now agenda, which includes bills to block financial self-dealing across all branches of government. Craig also reintroduced her HUMBLE Act, targeting perks, stock trading, and corporate board service by lawmakers.
- TSA agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport discovered two loaded guns in carry-on bags this week. These separate incidents occurred on Tuesday when passengers submitted their bags for screening. MSP Airport police were notified and seized the weapons. According to the TSA, a total of 22 guns have been intercepted at MSP checkpoints so far in 2025.
