Secretary Simon Pushes Youth to Vote Early in MN
Pre-Registration, Early Voting were Main Topics
Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon visited UMD Thursday afternoon to talk about the importance of voting.
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Minn. Senate Staff Member Killed By Light Rail Train
A woman struck and killed by a light rail train in St. Paul was a longtime state Senate staff member.
WI Senate Committee OKs 70 mph Speed Limit Bill
Committee Approves Bill to Increase Speed Limit in WI
The state Senate’s transportation committee has approved a bill that would clear the way for a 70 mph speed limit.
1st Batch of Avian Flu Emergency Aid Clears House
House Approves $893,000 for Response Efforts
The first batch of emergency money to help Minnesota agencies combat the spread of the avian flu affecting poultry farms is one step from Gov. Mark Dayton’s desk.
Floodwood Native Running for Duluth City Council
Gary Anderson announced plans to represent district one, currently overseen by Jennifer Julsrud.
House Passes Budget that Cuts MinnesotaCare
Lawmakers Cut $1 Billion from Health Care Spending
House Republicans have passed a health care budget that cuts an insurance program for tens of thousands of low-income Minnesotans.
Prettner-Solon Does Not Run for Mayor, Supports Larson in Race
Prettner-Solon Stands Alongside Mayor Candidate, Larson
Tuesday afternoon, Former Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner-Solon announced she will not be running for Duluth’s next Mayor.
Booze Bill Gives House a Shot at Repealing Sunday Sales Ban
Sunday Liquor Sales
Proponents of scrapping the state’s long-standing ban on Sunday liquor sales have one more shot this year.
Julsrud Won’t Seek Second Term on Duluth Council
Duluth Councilor Won't Run for Re-Election
A Duluth city councilor has announced she’s not seeking re-election.
House GOP Finalizes Bid in Education Funding Debate
Minnesota House Republicans have finalized their bid in the state’s education finance debate.
House Approves Transgender Student Bathroom Restrictions
The Minnesota House wants to restrict transgender students’ access to school locker rooms and bathrooms.
Education Commissioner Discusses Budget Proposal
Shares Importance of Universal Free Pre-K
Minnesota’s Education Commissioner made a stop in Duluth to talk about Governor Mark Dayton’s budget proposal.
Inmates to Butchers: Bill to Create a Training Program
NERRC Allows Residents to Sell and Process Meat
Some inmates at a Northeastern Minnesota prison are learning a life long skill behind bars. Now, legislation is now being proposed to help that work give them a path toward future employment.
Minnesota House to Vote on GOP Funding Plan for Road Fixes
The Minnesota House was going on record about how to pour billions more into road and bridge construction.
Income Tax Credits, Business Tax Cuts Dot MN House GOP Plan
MN House GOP Makes Tax Cut Proposal
Minnesota House Republicans are blending extra income tax credits and business breaks in their centerpiece plan to provide $2 billion in overall relief.
Budget Bills Start Long Legislative Path in Senate
Pieces of Minnesota’s $40-billion budget are starting to move.
Lawmaker Wants to Restrict Access to Birth Certificate Info
A Minnesota lawmaker wants to restrict public access to parental contact information on birth certificates.
Beneath Budget Dispute, a Tussle Over Regulatory Power
Minnesota legislative Republicans are moving to strip powers from Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, ranging from limiting his team’s authority to write regulatory rules to curbs on staffing.
Duluth Could See State Aid Cuts
Duluth Could See Cuts to Local Government Aid
This legislative season the GOP led House is proposing a bill that would cut local government aid to Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul which would save the state a combined $85 million.
MN Senate Defeats Bid to Open Up Sunday Liquor Sales
MN Senate Votes Against Sunday Liquor Sales
Minnesota senators have voted down a plan to allow liquor stores to open on Sundays.
Krug Won’t Seek Send Term on Duluth Council
Duluth City Councilor Won't Run for 2nd Term
Linda Krug, Duluth City Councilor at Large, Thursday announced she will not seek a second term on the Council.
Senate Serves up Bill with Limited Sunday Liquor Changes
Senate Set to Vote on Sunday Liquor Sales
It’s showdown time again over Sunday booze sales.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Approve Ban on Microbeads
Bill Now Heads to Gov. Walker's Desk
Wisconsin lawmakers have approved a bill that would ban microbeads, the plastic exfoliant in soap, toothpaste and other personal care products.
WI Lawmaker Seeks to Legalize Marijuana
Bill Introduced to Legalize Marijuana in WI
A Wisconsin lawmaker says the state should legalize marijuana to reduce crime and improve the state’s economy.
St. Louis County Commissioner Won’t Run for Mayor
Dahlberg Won't Run for Duluth Mayor
St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg, who has been encouraged by many Duluthians during the past few months to run for mayor in November, has decided against doing so.
Under Bill, 84-Year-Old from Two Harbors Could Get Another Shot at a Deer
Bill Could Give 84-Year-Old Two Harbors Man Another Shot at a Deer
An 84-year-old hunter who asked Minnesota lawmakers for help bagging another deer may get his wish.
New City Council Candidate Announces Run
A Hillside resident has announced their candidacy for a Duluth City Council seat.
MN Sexual Assault Legislative Bill
A push to strengthen sexual assault policies at Minnesota colleges is moving through the Legislature.
The Latest on Shots Fired at U.S. Capitol
A precautionary lockdown of the U.S. Capitol has been lifted after shots were fired in an apparent suicide.
Mom: Son Accused of Trying Join Terror Group Mentally Ill
The mother of a Wisconsin man accused of trying to join the Islamic State group says he’s a mentally ill loner who often makes boastful comments to try to win acceptance.
Dayton Delivers State of the State Address
Gov. Mark Dayton has jokingly described his top priorities for the legislative session as “everything..”
Superior’s Mayor Gets Reelected
Superior has decided to keep their mayor.
Walker Signs Bill Allowing for Liquor Samples in WI Stores
Liquor Samples Allowed in Stores in Wisconsin
Samples of hard alcohol will soon be offered at liquor and grocery stores in Wisconsin under a bill Gov. Scott Walker has signed into law.
Voting Concerns Raised During Lockdown at Superior School
Focus Group Being Created After School Lockdown During Voting
An event Tuesday, April 7th resulted in several buildings within the School District of Superior being placed in what was termed “hold and secure” mode including the Superior Middle School which is also a polling location for the 1st and 3rd city council districts.
April 7th Election Results
Wisconsin Election Results
These are April 7th election results in Wisconsin.
A Look at Superior’s Mayoral Race
The polls are closed for Spring 2015’s Election.
WI Representative Hosts Town Hall in Superior
Sean Duffy Stops in Douglas County
U.S. Representative Sean Duffy continued his town hall tour Tuesday making a stop in Douglas County.
Sipress Announces Re-election Campaign in Duluth
Intent to Retain Council Seat
Duluth City Councilor, Joel Sipress, has announced the start of his campaign.
WI Governor’s Office Considered Giving Mining Lobbyist DNR Job
Mining Lobbyist Considered for WI DNR Job
Gov. Scott Walker’s staff considered making a lobbyist for a company seeking to dig an iron mine in Wisconsin the state Department of Natural Resources’ deputy secretary.
MN Governor Proposes New Jobs Bill
Governor Dayton Proposes $842 Million Jobs Bill
Governor Mark Dayton Tuesday introduced a Jobs Bill that would invest $842 million in infrastructure projects statewide, creating more than 23,900* Minnesota jobs.
Dayton Faces Obstacles in Push for Construction Finance Plan
As Minnesota lawmakers return to St. Paul, Gov. Mark Dayton is delivering them a list of public works construction projects that would require state borrowing.
Paine, Hagen Face Off in Mayoral Election Tuesday
Candidates Round Up Last Minute Voters
Superior Residents are getting ready to head to the polls!
Superior Mayoral Race this Tuesday
Are you ready to head to the polls?
City Reacts to Federal Judge Ruling About Casino Battle
Ongoing Litigation Is Not Over Yet
In the wake of a federal judge’s decision regarding the legal battle between the city of Duluth and the Fond du Lac Band over the Fond du Luth Casino, many questions remain.
MN State Leaders Propose Free, All Day Preschool
Greenhaven Elementary preschoolers are in class for 7 1/2 hours a week but a proposal making its way through the capital could change that.
Point of Rocks Apartment Plan Receives Financial Help
HRA Votes to Provide $1.13 Million to Developers
Developers planning to build a 114–unit apartment complex at Point of Rocks, got a financial boost from Duluth.
Law on Collecting DNA Upon Arrest Takes Effect in WI
New DNA Law Starts in WI
A new state law is taking effect that greatly expands the collection of DNA samples by law enforcement officials.
WI Wildlife Experts Say Bill Could Be Lethal for Deer
Experts Says Deer Feeding Bill May Have Fatal Implications
A wildlife expert says a Republican bill aimed at allowing Wisconsin residents to feed deer may have fatal implications for the animals.
St. Louis County to Invest $119M in Road, Bridge Reconstruction
More than 420 Miles of Road, 47 Bridges to be Redone
St. Louis County roads are about to get a makeover that has a bigger price tag than what it cost to repair Duluth after the 2012 flash flood.
Minnesota DFLers Give Session Update
Minnesota House DFL leaders and local lawmakers visited Duluth Tuesday to give an update on the legislative session.
