Hundreds gather for St. Paul protest against pipeline
$2.6 billion Sandpiper Pipeline
Hundreds have gathered in St. Paul to protest Minnesota’s proposed Sandpiper pipeline.
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School Billed for Using Electricity at WI Capitol for Concert
Green Bay Elementary School Billed for Using Electricity at State Capitol
Green Bay elementary school officials were surprised when a bill from the state arrived in the mail.
Short Term Rentals a Growing Concern in Duluth
Increased Number of Short Term Renters Not Obtaining Permits
Permitted renters in Duluth are growing concerned that others are renting to visitors without a license, which they say can lead to a whole lot of problems.
Wis. Lawmakers Advance 20-Week Abortion Ban Bill
A Wisconsin Senate committee has advanced a bill that would ban non-emergency abortion procedures after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Minnesota Restaurant Owners Propose ‘Tipped Employee Tier Policy’
Effort to Create Fair & Equal Workplaces in Minnesota Restaurants
As lawmakers gear up for a special session any day now, the Minnesota Restaurant Association is making a last– minute push to include what’s being called the “Tipped Employee Tier Policy” as part of the Jobs And Energy Bill.
Dayton, House GOP Have Tentative Deal on Education
Minnesota's Governor & Lawmakers Reach Tentative Deal on Education
Gov. Mark Dayton and House Republicans have reached a tentative deal on education funding, the largest unresolved piece of the state’s budget that threatened a government shutdown.
Minnesota Budget Remains Unresolved, Agencies Prepare
Thousands of MN Employees Expected to Receive 30-Day Layoff Notices
Some Minnesota state agencies are moving ahead with plans to shut down operations if legislative leaders can’t reach an agreement on a budget by July 1.
UW Budget Cut, Tuition Freeze up for Vote
Walker Proposed $300M in Cuts
Gov. Scott Walker’s proposed $300 million budget cut to the University of Wisconsin System is slated to be voted on by the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee.
Rock Ridge Apartment Plans Move Forward
Resolution Passed for 16 Year TIF District
Plans for the Rock Ridge apartment project have taken another step forward in becoming a reality.
Committee to Consider New Emergency Government Office
Office to Protect Government in Wake of Disaster
The Legislature’s finance committee is set to consider Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal to create a new office to ensure the government continues in the wake of a disaster.
State Fund to Help Enhance Cloquet’s Core
Residential, Commercial Rehabilitation Top Priorities
Cloquet has been awarded nearly $1 million through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to help fund major improvement projects in the area.
Klobuchar presents Bronze Star to family of WWII vet
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar has presented the Bronze Star and other war medals to the family of a World War II veteran.
Dayton vetoes agriculture-environment and jobs-energy bills
Governor vetoed two major bills
Governor Mark Dayton has vetoed two major budget bills ahead of a Saturday night deadline for final action on bills passed before the legislative session ended late Monday.
‘Duct Tape Tour’ Makes Final Stop in Duluth
Move Minnesota Campaign Focused on Long-Term Transportation Plan
The Move Minnesota campaign made the final stop of its duct tape tour in Duluth Thursday.
Dayton Vetoes Public School Budget, Waits on Other Bills
Gov. Mark Dayton has followed through on his promise to veto the Legislature’s budget for public schools.
Dealership’s Gun Promotion Creates Backlash
Buy a car and get a lawnmower or handgun for free. It’s a promotion that’s caused quite the uproar for Cloquet Ford Chrysler Center.
House Majority Leader in Duluth to Discuss Bipartisan Budget
Expresses Frustrations with Governor Dayton's Veto of Education Budget
Minnesota lawmakers are getting ready for a special session after Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the education budget.
Nolan Proposes Duluth Airport Runway Reconstruction
Estimated Cost is $20 Million
U.S. Rep Rick Nolan announced he is calling on Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx to support reconstruction of the main runway at the Duluth International Airport.
Cirrus Aircraft Secures State Funding For Expansion
$4M in State Aid to Help Expansion Project
Cirrus Aircraft can now successfully expand, thanks to the legislature approving $4 million in state aid.
Wisconsin Governor Signs 70 mph Speed Limit Bill
Speed Limit Increase Becomes Law in WI
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that allows state transportation officials to raise the speed limit to 70 mph on some Wisconsin roads.
Duluth Seed Library Gets Change in State Seed Law
The Duluth Seed Library is back in business the way they fully intended to be when they first started.
Horton Challenges Larson In Duluth Mayoral Race
Only Two Candidates In The Ring So Far
Longtime Duluth boxing promoter and trainer Chuck Horton is jumping in the ring to be the next mayor of Duluth, and he says he’s in it to win it, as FOX 21’s Dan Hanger reports.
Johnston Censured at School Board Meeting
Special Meeting Held to Tackle Issue
Duluth School Board held a special meeting Tuesday evening to publicly take a stance against board member Art Johnston.
Drug Screening Approved for Public Beneficiaries in Wis.
The Legislature’s budget committee has approved requiring drug screenings for recipients of public aid programs like food stamps and unemployment benefits.
Dayton Rejects Education Bill; Special Session Ahead
Dayton Vetoes Education Bill, Special Session Ahead
Gov. Mark Dayton has vetoed an education budget that he says isn’t big enough, setting up a special session of the Minnesota Legislature.
Lawmakers Pass Budget, Brace for Likely Special Session
Minnesota lawmakers have passed a budget but are bracing for a likely special session.
Tackling Non-Native Invasive Species
St. Louis County Received Grant Money
St. Louis County isn’t backing down when it comes to tackling the issue of invasive species.
Duluth Diocese Sued After Sexual Abuse Allegations
Lawsuit Asks Diocese to Release Names, Documents of Accused Clergy
A 65-year-old, Oliver woman, is suing the Diocese of Duluth over allegations of Sexual Abuse.
Budget-setting Session Reaches Deadline, but Show May Go On
Budget Deadline Bearing Down on Minnesota Lawmakers
A midnight deadline for the Minnesota Legislature to approve a new two-year budget is bearing down on lawmakers, who could see their stay in St. Paul extended by a rift over preschool.
License Plate Readers Get New Regulations, Body Cams Won’t
Minnesota lawmakers have approved legislation imposing regulations on police agencies that use license plate readers, but they will wait for now to set new laws for body cameras.
Moving parts, dwindling time mark Legislature’s budget push
Finals hours of the session
More pieces of Minnesota’s next budget are falling into place.
MN lawmakers backing $16.5M plan for avian flu help
The new state budget Minnesota lawmakers are assembling supplies $16.5 million to aid in the state’s response to the avian flu.
Lawmakers race to pass budget
Budget to be finalized before May 18th
Minnesota lawmakers are starting a three-day sprint to hash out the specifics of a budget deal.
Deal Reached Over Minnesota Wild Rice Sulfate Standards
MN Lawmakers Reach Deal Over Wild Rice Sulfate Standards
Lawmakers have reached a compromise with Gov. Mark Dayton’s administration over enforcing state standards for protecting wild rice.
Janet Kennedy Announces Duluth City Council Candidacy
Kennedy Running for District 5
Thursday Afternoon, West Duluth Resident, Janet Kennedy announced her candidacy for Duluth City Council District 5.
Wisconsin’s Feingold to Run for U.S. Senate
Feingold to Run for His Old Senate
Democrat Russ Feingold has decided to run for his old Senate seat in Wisconsin against Republican Ron Johnson, who defeated him in 2010.
Minnesota Orchestra Makes Historic Trip to Cuba
Orchestra to Perform this Weekend
Members of the Minnesota Orchestra are in Cuba, making a historic trip with political implications.
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Holds Campaign Camp
Campaign Strategies, Event Fundraising, Etc.
Thinking about running for Duluth Political Office but don’t know where to start? The Duluth Area Chamber Commerce help their 2015 campaign camp Wednesday afternoon.
In session’s final push, Minnesota budget deal still elusive
May 18 deadline fast approaching
Minnesota’s legislative session is heading into its final week with no clear picture of how a budget will come together.
Appeals Court: Fond du Lac Band Does Not Owe City $10M
The City of Duluth is suffering another blow in the legal battle over the Fond-Du-Luth casino.
Minnesota’s Newest State Park Reaches Important Milestone
Construction Begins on New Campground at Lake Vermilion
Construction began Friday on a campground at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park in northeastern Minnesota that will accommodate more than 250 people nightly in tents and RVs, the Department of Natural Resources said.
WI Republicans Introduce Bill Banning Abortions After 20 Weeks
Wisconsin Republicans have introduced a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
WI Senate Approves Speed Limit Change
Senate Approves Raising WI Speed Limit to 70 mph
The state Senate has approved a bill that would allow Wisconsin transportation officials to raise the speed limit on some roads to 70 mph.
Wisconsin Senate Ready to Vote on 70 mph Speed Limit
Senate Vote Expected for Wednesday
The state Senate is preparing to vote on a bill that would allow Wisconsin transportation officials to raise the speed limit on some roads to 70 mph.
‘Buffer Bully’? Dayton Embraces Title in Clean Water Push
Dayton to Focus on Water Quality
Gov. Mark Dayton isn’t shying away from a fight to clean up Minnesota’s water.
Boat Diplomacy: Capitol’s Top 3 Headed on Joint Fishing Trip to Northern MN
Minnesota Lawmakers to Head North for Fishing Opener
Minnesota’s center of political power is moving north for the weekend.
Proctor Digests Suggestions From MN Design Team
Ideas To Be Incorporated Into 5-Year Comprehensive Plan
Proctor thinks about ways to move forward
Madison bans discrimination against atheists, non-religious
Proudly Llberal capital city protects non-religious
Wisconsin’s proudly liberal capital city is moving to make sure atheists aren’t discriminated against.
Gov. Dayton Signs Liquor Regulation Changes into Law
Includes Legal Sunday Growler Sales
Minnesotans will soon be able to take home bottles of beer from their favorite craft breweries on Sundays.
Simonson Announces He’s Not Running for Mayor of Duluth
Simonson Says He Won't Run for Mayor in Duluth
Minnesota State Representative Erik Simonson will not be running for Duluth’s mayor.
