Birkie Draws Big Crowds to Hayward
Spectators Bring on the Cheer and Economic Impact
The town of Hayward grew this weekend.
Money-imported
Cirrus Aircraft Drives a Strong Performance
New aircraft shipments for 2014 are driving the company’s strongest performance in six years, totaling 308 shipments.
Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
Preparing Income Tax Returns
Taxpayers can get free in person assistance at the Duluth Public Library.
New Bill Supports Utilizing Wind, Solar Energy in Minnesota
MN Clean Energy Plan Seeks Northland Support
Every year Minnesota spends $18 billion on non-renewable energy.
MN Bill on Bloody Marys, Growlers Open Sunday Sales Debate
Minnesota Lawmakers Uncork Debate Over Expanded Sunday Liquor Sales
Minnesota lawmakers have uncorked a debate over expanded Sunday liquor sales with discussion of limited expansions.
Local Businesses Raise $65K for Trail Project
Loll Designs Donates $30,000, Minnesota Power Foundation Donates $35,000
Two local businesses helped raise $65,000 dollars for the Duluth Traverse Trail Project.
Minnesota’s Anticipated Surplus Swells to $1.87 Billion
Minnesota's Surplus Swells to $1.87 Billion
Minnesota’s bank account is projected to run up a $1.87 surplus over the next two years, which will drive calls for new spending, tax cuts or most likely a mix.
DNR Board OKs Northern WI Land Purchase
Northern WI Land Purchase Approved
The state Department of Natural Resources’ board has approved spending nearly $2 million to acquire an easement for about 21,000 acres in northern Wisconsin.
MN Lawmakers Push for Answer Over UMD Coach’s Dismissal
Lawmakers Want Answers About Why Miller is Being Let Go at UMD
Democratic state senators are pressing for more answers on why the coach of Minnesota Duluth women’s hockey team is being let go.
Proposal to Merge Carlton, Wrenshall School Districts Voted Down
Wrenshall Voted Against 3-1
In a Fox follow up, the proposal to combine Carlton and Wrenshall school districts has halted.
Protests Planned Against Right-to-Work Debate
Wisconsin Could Be 25th Right-to-Work State
The streets of Madison are packed with Union Leaders fighting to stop Wisconsin from becoming the 25th right-to-work state.
Deal Stalls Agency Leader Salary Hike, Assert Lawmaker Power
Tentative Deal Over Pay Raises Reached in MN
A tentative deal stalling commissioner pay raises that had sparked a legislative revolt is headed for a vote in the Minnesota House.
Bill Would Boost Minnesota’s Small Craft Breweries
Cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help boost Minnesota’s small craft breweries.
Minnesota Suspends TurboTax Filings, Cites Security Concern
Minnesota has temporarily stopped accepting TurboTax filings by individual taxpayers because of security concerns.
Bayfield County Residents Protest Against Large Hog Farm Proposal
Demonstrators Worry About Manure Polluting Lake Superior
Lovers of Lake Superior are banding together and saying ‘no’ to a huge hog farm looking to call northern Wisconsin home.
Duluth Council Approves NorShor Funding
Agreement Paves Way for $300K Pre-Development Loan
New funding is headed to help restore Duluth’s NorShor Theatre.
Free Tax Preparation Service
Community Action Duluth Offering Free Tax Site to Community
Tuesday, the tax season kicks off, and Community Action Duluth is re–opening it’s free tax site for the 11th year
School Board Approves Extra Red Plan Funds
$5.4 Million Left Over
Tuesday night, the Duluth School Board voted to approve the remaining Long–Range Facilities Plan, which has $5.4 million left over from the original plan that began in 2007 with a $315 million budget
Ashland Shopko Set to Close, 26 Out of Work
Company Cites Financial Reasons
Shopko is closing 14 stores across the country, including the location in Ashland costing 26 people their jobs.
