Local Republican leaders paced the hallway at Grainwood Elementary School in Prior Lake as Saturday’s GOP convention dragged on into the afternoon and it appeared plausible state Rep. Michael Beard of ...

Joshua Michael Beard, 33, was arrested and charged following a domestic dispute that took place around 2 a.m. Friday in the 100 block of Edward Road. The woman told York County Regional Police ...

If you missed Rep. Michael Beard and opponent Chuck Berg trade barbs last Tuesday, you have another chance to see their only debate for the new House 55A seat. The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce ...

The following is a legislative e-mail update from Rep. Michael Beard, R-Shakopee. Dear Neighbors, With the recent news that the tax revenue Minnesota receives is down and we will likely face a ...

Family: Wife of 35 years, Karen. Four adult children and six grandkids. Education: 1971 graduate of Clearfield (Pa.) High School, 1975 graduate of Bethany College of Missions (Bloomington, Minn ...

Claire Robling of Jordan and Rep. Michael Beard of Shakopee, while opposed by Rep. Mark Buesgens of Jordan. The state’s share is covered by taxes on electronic pull tabs and bingo games that ...

Chanhassen, and Rep. Michael Beard, R-Shakopee,  will speak Thursday at a forum about transportation funding. The Citizens League, in partnership with the Humphrey ...

As an incumbent Republican, state Rep. Michael Beard defied a statewide trend Tuesday, securing a sixth term in the Minnesota House of Representatives, where he will be joined by Tony Albright of ...

Michael Beard of Shakopee could walk away without his party’s endorsement for the House District 55A seat. In a surprisingly strong challenge centered on Beard’s bill to change the state’s ...