state senator john pederson

We talked with Republican State Senator John Pederson of St. Cloud about three big stories in the news this week:

Starting next year, Minnesotans may need more than their current driver's license to board a domestic flight. We are one of four states that haven't complied with stronger federal requirements. State Senator John Pederson of St. Cloud says if you have travel plans early next year, and you're concerned about being able to get on the plane, you do have a few options.

St. Cloud State Senator John Pederson says keeping the flights going between St. Cloud and Chicago is one of his top priorities this legislative session. He says Mayor Dave Kleis has asked the state for a $2 million loan.

A Republican state senator from St. Cloud says he's leaning toward a run for the open seat in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. Sen. John Pederson says he's "very serious" about running. He says he could officially file as a candidate later in June.

A Minnesota Senate committee has rejected a proposal to install cameras at high-traffic intersections to catch red-light runners. he Senate Transportation and Public Safety Committee voted the bill down 9-6 Monday.