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Alex Derosier

Minnesota Reporter

Alex Derosier covers Minnesota breaking news and state government for Forum News Service. He previously spent almost three years as a digital producer and news editor for the Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Before that, he worked at The Associated Press in Raleigh, N.C., and contributed research to investigations at CBS News in Washington, D.C. He can be reached via email at aderosier@forumcomm.com.

Languages spoken: English

Recent articles by Alex Derosier

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Minnesota
Weed, abortion, paid leave, rebates and taxes: A look at what MN lawmakers got done this year
DFLers wasted no time after winning full control of state government in November.
May 26, 2023 08:48 AM
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By  Alex Derosier
A train operated by BNSF Railway and Union Pacific crosses the Grassy Point Bridge as it heads from Duluth to Superior in 2010. The proposed Northern Lights Express passenger rail service would use the bridge. Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com
Minnesota
Now that Duluth-Twin Cities passenger rail has state funding, what's next?
It could be up to a year or two before final federal funding is secured, and then construction can begin. That is projected to take three years.
May 26, 2023 07:00 AM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Walz vetoes ride-share driver wage bill after Uber threat to cut back Minnesota service
Lyft and Uber say a bill setting a minimum wage for drivers will make costs skyrocket. Uber said it would only offer premium service in the Twin Cities if the bill becomes law.
May 25, 2023 07:06 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Walz enacts Minnesota paid family and medical leave plan
The bill was a priority this session for DFL lawmakers, who won complete control of state government in November. Business interests warn it will be a burden on taxpayers and businesses alike.
May 25, 2023 05:05 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Amid fanfare at Capitol, Walz signs major pieces of $72 billion budget into law
A dozen bills enact signifcant government spending backers say will reduce child poverty and make the state a better place to raise a family.
May 24, 2023 05:31 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers finish $72 billion budget
DFLers won control of state government in November, and with no Republican Senate majority in the way, have moved swiftly to enact many of their priorities.
May 22, 2023 09:52 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minimum wage for Uber, Lyft drivers awaits action from Walz
Ride-share companies oppose the bill and are urging the Minnesota governor to veto it. Backers say it's crucial to provide a living wage and basic employee protections.
May 22, 2023 05:32 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Minnesota lawmakers OK raising gas tax, new delivery fee
Under a bill expected to become law, Minnesota’s gas tax would be tied to inflation, a move that could increase the price of fuel by 5 cents per gallon by 2027. The current state tax is 28.5 cents.
May 21, 2023 08:52 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Tax rebate checks, Social Security tax cut headed to Minnesota governor’s desk
Members of the Minnesota Senate on Sunday, May 21, passed a $3 billion bill containing what DFL lawmakers have described as historic tax relief.
May 21, 2023 08:08 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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Minnesota
Duluth-Twin Cities passenger rail funded in transportation budget deal
House and Senate lawmakers have agreed on a final transportation budget bill that includes $194.7 million for Northern Lights Express rail. But it has to go through a few more steps.
May 20, 2023 10:43 PM
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By  Alex Derosier
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