Kelsey Christensen

Feb 13, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Sally Alghazali |Kelsey Christensen |Aristeo Lopez

President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries. So, what is a reciprocal tariff? First, let’s examine tariffs in general. A tariff is a tax imposed by one country on imports of goods or merchandise from another country. In the United States, tariffs (also known as duties or levies) are paid by the importer of record. This means that a U.S. company importing goods from abroad will pay tariffs, which are a type of tax when its purchased goods enter the United States.

Dec 31, 2024 | kstp.com | Kelsey Christensen |Morgan Reddekopp KSTP

KSTP takes a look back at some of the major headlines of the year across the coverage area. As 2024 comes to a close, many of us are reflecting on the past year. So much happened in 2024, but two crimes hit the Twin Cities area especially hard. Back in February, three first responders were killed while responding to a domestic violence call in Burnsville. BPD officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge were fatally shot and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth was killed while trying to help them.

Dec 13, 2024 | kstp.com | Kelsey Christensen |Krystal Frasier KSTP

Workers at Woodlake Nursing Home in New Hope are starting a five-day strike on Friday. More than 180 union members at the nursing home walked off the job after filing a 10-day notice to the company to start picketing in the bitter cold. Workers say their key issue is the employer not keeping promises on pay and benefits during a change in ownership this year, along with other issues such as rising workloads and short staffing.

Dec 10, 2024 | kstp.com | Krystal Frasier |Kelsey Christensen |Krystal Frasier KSTP

There are still lots of questions over possible changes to the budget than what Mayor Jacob Frey first put forward. Tuesday is the last chance for folks to weigh-in on a potential increase of property taxes in Minneapolis before the city council votes on the matter – and there are still lots of questions over what will get funding in the budget proposal, and what won’t.

Nov 18, 2024 | kstp.com | Morgan Reddekopp |Kelsey Christensen |Morgan Reddekopp KSTP

Minneapolis city leaders to discuss plans for new safety centerMonday marks the first in a series of meetings about a new safety center on the south side of Minneapolis. The one that opened earlier this month is meant to be temporary until the city officially opens a center that will include a new Third Precinct in 2026. Mayor Jacob Frey says the permanent center would house a behavioral crisis response team, crime prevention specialists and community groups. It would also take non-emergency calls.