Minnesota's two U.S. Senators signed on to legislation today (Tuesday) that would keep the air traffic control tower open in St. Cloud. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken joined 16 other senators for the bipartisan "Protect Our Skies Act".
A St. Cloud company is receiving recognition from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar for their work with food safety. The senator was on had to present Microbiologics with an Export Achievement Certificate from the United States Commerce Department. Klobuchar says the company is an example of a successful local story.
Senior defense officials say Pentagon chief Leon Panetta is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat, opening hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war.
United States Senator Amy Klobuchar is wrapping-up her first term in office. The Democrat is seeking re-election to the Senate. Her challenger is Republican Kurt Bills.