State lawmakers are weighing how to address a string of assaults against teachers in Minnesota classrooms.
The St. Louis County Board will host a public meeting in May on a proposed ATV ordinance.
Mississippi’s governor has signed a law that allows public and private businesses to refuse service to gay couples based on the employers’ religious beliefs.
Governor Mark Dayton has signed a bill into law that sets in motion some upgrades to Minnesota driver’s licenses.
Rep. Erik Simonson spoke out Wednesday night about the possibility of the possible sale of old Central High School to Edison Charter Schools. In an e-mail to Duluth School Dist. board members, he said taxypayers don’t understand that they will be paying long after the sale of the building through the per-pupil lease aid formula.
As the prices on some prescription drugs soar, people who depend on them are making tough choices just to stay alive.
House Republicans say they will pass a bill that sets necessary upgrades to Minnesota driver’s licenses.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is endorsing Texas Senator Ted Cruz in the Republican presidential race.
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has vetoed legislation that would allow clergy to refuse to perform gay marriages and protect people who refuse to attend the ceremonies.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker is signing a series of bills Monday aimed at college affordability.
People came to join in conversation at an Erik Simonson listening session.
A Minnesota lawmaker is calling for a new rail safety package following a train collision in Callaway on Thursday.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is urging Governor Scott Walker to veto a bill that would allow judges to place offenders in a sobriety testing program in lieu of using ignition interlocks.
Governor Mark Dayton has signed a long-awaited bill to extend unemployment benefits for thousands of laid-off miners on the Iron Range.
Minnesota’s Senate is hoping to solve a standoff over extending unemployment benefits to Iron Range steelworkers.
A state Senate proposal that would require school boards to expel any student who assaults a teacher is receiving strong opposition.
Minnesota Republicans are moving to restrict transgender residents’ use of bathrooms and locker rooms.
“Jobs Bill” would include $27.2 million for new chemistry facility at UMD.
Minnesota’s Senate has taken the first step toward resolving a dispute with the federal government over driver’s licenses.
The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off Iron Range miners, but relief is not coming just yet.
The Senate has voted to hold the classified advertising website Backpage.com in civil contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena into how it screens ads for possible sex trafficking.
President Barack Obama has named Merrick Garland as his nominee for the open spot on the Supreme Court.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he will sign any bill that extends unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers on the Iron Range, even if it includes a tax break for businesses.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced his $698 million budget proposal Tuesday, focusing on broadband, tax cuts and racial equity.
Gov. Mark Dayton is ready to lay out his wish list for the year.
We now know how much it would cost to properly connect the so-called missing patch of Duluth’s Lakewalk – at roughly $1.5 million, according to City Councilor Joel Sipress.
Several Minnesota House democrats are proposing legislation to provide addition support for veterans.
A state House committee has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers, but would also give some money back to Minnesota’s employers.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer will join President Barack Obama on his history-making trip to Cuba next weekend.
Minnesota’s stately Capitol isn’t living up to its nickname of “The People’s House” this year.
Former Minnesota congressman Martin Olav Sabo has died. He was 78. Sabo’s daughter, Karin Mantor, says he died Sunday morning at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Minnesota’s Senate has passed a bill extending unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers, however it is not a done deal.
A bipartisan bill to combat prescription abuse has passed the Senate.
Gov. Mark Dayton says lawmakers can’t let up in their quest to help more Minnesota residents and protect the state’s budget. FOX 21’s Zach Richie was at the address and had this live report Wednesday at 9 p.m.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is laying out his opposition to a proposed copper-nick mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
A statewide coalition of lawmakers, working families, faith communities, labor and non-profit organizations have joined forces to unveil the 2016 Paid Family and Medical Leave Act.
President Barack Obama has ordered flags flown at half-staff in memory of former first-lady Nancy Reagan.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan has died at 94 in Bel-Air, California.
The applications are in and the process begins for Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and choosing the city’s next police and fire chiefs.
Minnesota House Majority Leader Joyce Peppin traveled the state to discuss priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Super Tuesday brought some unexpected results in Minnesota.
Republican Presidential candidate Ben Carson is ending his campaign after a poor finish across the Super Tuesday primaries.
Opponents of Minnesota’s precinct caucus system are renewing calls to eliminate the state’s participating-intensive voting process.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker has signed a bill that would allow young children to drive more powerful ATVs on state trails.
New technologies are landing themselves onto the 2016 campaign trail.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio scored his first victory in Minnesota, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders picked up a much-needed victory on the Democratic side.
The Super Tuesday caucuses are tonight!
The former First Daughter addressed her mother’s policies in Duluth Monday, and between the political banter, she shamelessly sought out parenting advice from the audience.
Marco Rubio will campaign in Minnesota on Super Tuesday as he tries to stall Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders is returning to Minnesota a day ahead of the state’s precinct caucuses on Super Tuesday.
