Minn. House Passes Blue Alert System Bill
Would Help Catch Suspected Police Killers
The Minnesota House has voted overwhelmingly to set up a statewide alert system aimed at catching suspected police killers.
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Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Gov. Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a right-to-work bill into law, striking another blow against organized labor four years after effectively ending collective bargaining for public-sector workers.
Former VP Walter Mondale Hospitalized
Former Vice President Walter Mondale is hospitalized with the flu.
Northlander Announces Candidacy for Duluth City Council Seat
Noah Hobbs has put in his bid for the Duluth City Council At-Large position.
New E-Cigarette Bill Would Regulate E-Cigs and Restrict Indoor Use
Expand Ban to All Workplaces
Legislation has been introduced that would ban the use of electronic cigarettes indoors statewide.
Duluth & St. Louis Co. at Capitol Days
18th Annual Duluth Days
Duluth City Officials are in St. Paul for the 18th annual Duluth and St. Louis County Days.
Authorities Say No ‘credible threat’ on Mall of America
Authorities say there is “no credible threat” associated with the Mall of America after the release of a video purportedly made by Al-Qaida-linked rebels that urges Muslims to attack shopping malls.
Primary Tuesday for Superior Mayoral Race
Voters Head to Polls for Superior Mayoral Race Tuesday
Tuesday is an important day for Superior residents.
City Council Provides Update on Midway Annexation
Duluth's Plans for Acquired Land from Midway Township
Tuesday evening, the Duluth City Council updated Midway Township on the annexation agreement that happened back in November.
Political Leaders Aim to Create Higher Paying Jobs
Speaker of the House Stops in Duluth
Republican leaders made a stop in Duluth Friday to help grow better paying jobs.
DTA Receives $6.3M Grant to Buy New Buses
The Duluth Transit Authority is going green thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant.
Duluth Advocates Want Voting Rights For Felons
Two Non-Profits Lobby In St. Paul
It’s a controversial topic — whether felons serving the rest of their sentence out of jail should be given the same rights as law-abiding citizens.
UWS Responds To Gov.’s Proposed Cuts Of UW-System
Historic Amount Would be $300 Million
Big budget cuts could once again take a stab at the University of Wisconsin System — this time in the form of a proposed $300 million.
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.
WI Assembly Passes Right-To-Work on Party Line Vote
Walker to Sign Right-to Work Monday
After an all night debate, the Wisconsin State Assembly has passed the right-to-work bill on a party line vote. But, democrats rallied against the bill saying it was designed to destroy labor unions.
Johnston Files Suit Against Duluth School Board, District
Johnston to Protect 1st and 14th Amendment Rights
School board member, Art Johnston, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Duluth School Board and District.
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.
Walker Says He Will Sign Right-to-Work Bill Monday
Wisconsin's Governor to Sign Right-to-Work Bill Next Week
Gov. Scott Walker says he plans to sign a right-to-work bill into law on Monday, not by the end of this week as he had previously said.
Walker Will Sign Ban on Abortions After 20 Weeks
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he will sign into law a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
St. Louis Co. Board Votes to Embed Social Worker with Duluth Police
Duluth Police to Add Social Worker
Duluth Police are getting more help when it comes to responding to mental health calls.
WI Speed Limit Bill Continues Coasting Through the Capitol
WI Speed Limit Bill Moves Forward
A bill that would increase speed limits on some Wisconsin highways and freeways has coasted through another green light at the Capitol.
Duluth Mayor Gives Final State of the City Address
Ness Looks Back on Past 7 Years, Next 10 Months
A comedic and relaxed Mayor Don Ness took the stage Monday night to talk about plans for the remainder of his time as Duluth’s top leader.
House GOP Walks Thin Line in Doling out Budget Surplus
Minnesota Government
A hefty surplus puts majority House Republicans in a game of tug-of-war with other Democrats and within their own party.
MN Property Taxes Set for 2015 Increase
MN Property Taxes to Increase
Property taxes owed this year are set to increase by 3.4 percent on average statewide.
Duluth City Councilor Drops Out of Mayoral Race
Candidate No Longer in Running for Duluth Mayor
One of the candidates seeking to become mayor of Duluth has dropped out of the race.
Roads in Northern, Western MN to Get Speed Limit Boost
Speed to Increase on Some MN Roads
Feel free to stomp a bit harder on the gas pedal on hundreds of miles of Minnesota roads.
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.
Superior Union Supporters Localize ‘Right to Work’ Protests
Dozens Storm Belknap and Tower to Support Unions
Things are heating up in Superior while union workers protest against Wisconsin’s Right to Work bill.
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.
WI Assembly Hearing Set on Right to Work
Right to Work Hearing Set for Monday in Madison
The Wisconsin state Assembly’s Labor Committee has scheduled a 10-hour hearing on Monday on the right-to-work bill that’s rocketing through the Legislature.
Wisconsin Senate Passes Right-to-Work Bill Amid Protests
The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a fast-tracked right-to-work bill with no Democratic support.
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.
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.
City Officials Prepare for ‘Duluth Days’
Next week, Duluth city officials will head down to St. Paul for the 18th Annual Duluth Days.
Superior Mayoral Race Preliminary Election Results
Hagen and Paine to Compete for Superior Mayor
The polls are closed in Superior and preliminary numbers for this year’s primary mayoral election are in.
MN Seeking Labs to Test Marijuana Grown for Medicinal Use
Regulators Look to Certify Labs to Test Medical Marijuana
Regulators of Minnesota’s new medical cannabis program are seeking to certify laboratories to test the marijuana cultivated for medicinal use.
‘Superior Days’ Supporters Promote Tax Increase For Roads
.5% Sales Tax Increase Could Produce $5M for Wis. Roads
People in Superior are packing their bags for Madison in hopes of passing a small tax increase that’ll help fix northern Wisconsin roads.
Lawmakers Meet At UWS Over Proposed UW System Cuts
Bewley, Milroy Not Pleased With Walker's Proposal
University of Wisconsin Superior supporters and even lawmakers are banding together to fight against a potential $300 million budget cut to the UW System.
Calmer Tone Heard from Dayton, Bakk in Dispute Over Salaries
Dayton & Bakk Work to Settle Dispute Over Salaries in MN
Last week’s confrontation over Minnesota agency commissioner pay has given way to a calmer tone between two Democrats in the middle of it, Gov. Mark Dayton and Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk.
Assembly Approves Liquor Sample Bill
Wisconsin Grocery Stores One Step Closer to Sample Shots
Wisconsin grocery stores are one step closer to serving sample shots of liquor.
Superior Mayoral Candidates Battle in Radio Debate
Candidates Voice Opinions Days Before Primary Election
Failing infrastructure, the crime rate and better housing were main talking points at Thursday evening’s Superior mayoral candidate debate.
Bill Would Drop Federal Protections for Wolves in 4 States
Bill Would Remove Protections for Gray Wolves
Members of Congress have proposed legislation that would remove court-imposed legal protections for gray wolves in four states.
MN Revenue Officials Say Cigarette Smuggling is Growing
Cigarette Tax Leads to More Smuggling in MN
Minnesota revenue officials say they need an additional $1 million annually to crack down on cigarette smugglers and retailers selling untaxed tobacco.
Melin Introduces Bill Combating Wage Theft
Costs American Workers $30 Billion Annually
Today Representative Carly Melin (DFL-Hibbing), joined by victims of wage theft, announced legislation combating wage theft.
Proposal Could Allow for Hard Liquor Samples in WI Grocery Stores
WI Bill Would Allow Liquor Samples in Grocery Stores
Wisconsin grocery shoppers may soon be able to sample mini-shots of hard liquor in an aisle near them.
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.
City Set to Approve Glensheen Funding
An historic estate is about to get some much needed upkeep.
Wisconsin Gov. Walker Proposes Drug Testing, University Cut
Gov. Walker Address Legislators, Taxpayers
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is proposing drug testing for those seeking a variety of public benefits and a massive cut to the University of Wisconsin System under a state budget that comes as he takes more steps toward a presidential run.
Campaign Wants Guaranteed Sick Days For Workers
New Law Would Affect All Workers
A statewide coalition of labor, faith and community organizations are kicking off a campaign called “Minnesota Benefits.”
