Walker to Release State Budget Amid Presidential Talk
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is releasing his two-year state budget amid growing interest in his likely presidential run.
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St. Paul Considers Body Cameras for Police
St. Paul is considering whether to join the growing list of cities whose police officers wear body cameras.
Rural WI Educators Seek More State Aid
Gov. Scott Walker is prepared to spend millions more on rural schools, but some education officials said it won’t be enough for some struggling districts.
Shortage of Doctors in Rural MN
Minnesota lawmakers want to address a looming shortage of health care professionals.
Duluth School District Calls Substitute Teacher Shortage a ‘Crisis’
It’s not unheard of to talk about a teacher shortage, as in full-time instructors, but what about a dwindling number of available substitute teachers?
Dayton Proposes More Compensation to Farmers for Wolf Losses
Goal is to Pay all Valid Claims
Now that wolves are back on the endangered list in Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton’s budget proposal includes more money to compensate farmers for livestock losses.
Officials Question Free 2-Year College Plan in MN
Officials Question Free 2-Year College in MN
Critics say many of those students already have grants that cover tuition and fees, and that the plan wouldn’t pay for other expenses.
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.
Dayton Budget Funds Early Learning, Broadband, Tax Relief
Governor Dayton Relases 2015 Budget Proposal
Gov. Mark Dayton has introduced a budget that would expand early-learning programs for Minnesota 4-year-olds, ramp up spending on a broadband build out and provide modest new property tax relief.
Rep. Simonson Visits Duluth Head Start Classroom
A Duluth Head Start classroom got a special visit from a state representative Monday.
Dayton Suggests Tax Hikes to Tackle Transportation Problem in MN
Dayton Introduces Plan to Fix $6B Transportation Problem
Gov. Mark Dayton’s plan for transportation would repair or replace 2,200 miles of state roads and 330 bridges, but would come at a noticeable cost to taxpayers.
Airport Terminal Named After Late Congressman
James Oberstar Honored
Minnesota’s longest-serving congressman may not be alive anymore, but his name will live on forever in the Northland. The Duluth Airport Authority will be naming its new airport terminal after the late Congressman Jim Oberstar.
Business Owners Discuss Legislative Goals
FORVM Focuses on Tax Competitiveness
This morning, local business owners met to discuss their plan for the legislative session.
Superior Mayoral Candidates Face Off in Debate
Five Candidates Answer Community Questions
For the first time this election season, all five candidates for mayor of Superior faced off in a community forum organized by voters.
Mayor Ness Wants Alcohol Sales In Lakeside, Lester Park
Lester Golf Course Could Benefit
Duluth Mayor Don Ness has unveiled his plan to possibly save Lester Park Golf Course by changing a 130-year-old state law to allow alcohol on the course.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek Highway Speed Increase
Speed Limit Could Go From 65 to 70 MPH
If Republican lawmakers have it their way, Wisconsin highways might be getting five miles an hour faster but is it a good thing?
Duluth MLK Day March and Rally 2015
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Group Canvasses for Yes Votes in Cloquet
Depending upon where you live in Cloquet, you may have had some canvassers knock on your door Saturday afternoon.
Senator Franken Stops in Northland to Chat Rural Health Care Concerns
Senator Al Franken made a stop in Duluth for a round table discussion, highlighting the many challenges facing rural health care.
Duluth Firefighter Charged with Sex Crimes Against Minors
Mayor Ness Calls Charges 'Beyond Heinous'
A Duluth firefighter is accused of disturbing sex crimes against a four month old girl and a six-year-old boy.
Duluth Mayor Meets Kickstarter Goal
Mayor Ness Meets Kickstarter Goal For Book
Mayor Don Ness has reached his Kickstarter goal of $12,000 to be able to publish a book.
