Gov. Walz signs $1.2 billion infrastructure bill, a former Senate President says he's leaving the Republican Party, preview of several Twin Cities celebrations this weekend

About this episode

The episode discusses a significant infrastructure bill signed by Gov. Walz, political shifts in the Republican Party, and upcoming celebrations in the Twin Cities.

Mark Freie hosts Friday's 830 News on the Go. Minnesota roads, bridges and public infrastructure projects are getting a major funding boost. Governor Walz comments on the ICE agent arrested in Texas in connection with the shooting of a Venezuelan man in north Minneapolis. A former President of the Minnesota Senate says he's leaving the Republican party. Federal officials say immigration agents are now getting better instruction. St. Paul police arrest a man connected to an April 30th homicide. Grand Old Day returns to St. Paul on Sunday. Top union leaders are in Minneapolis for a convention. Prince gets remembered well weekend long during the the Prince Celebration of Life 10th Year Anniversary.

People in this episode

Host: Mark Freie

Topics covered

• infrastructure funding
• politics
• public safety
• celebrations
• immigration
• community events

Keywords

• infrastructure bill
• Gov. Walz
• Republican Party
• Twin Cities celebrations
• public safety
• ICE
• Grand Old Day
• Prince Celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Paul police, federal officials, ICE, Minneapolis, Top union leaders

Places: Minnesota, Texas, north Minneapolis, St. Paul

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