DTA Offering Free Rides on Election Day
The Duluth Transit Authority will be offering free rides for Election day on Tuesday, November 3.
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Fond du Lac Band Chairwoman Takes White House Job
Karen Diver, the Chairwoman of the Fond du Lac Band, is stepping down from her position to take a new job at the White House.
End Of An Era: The Legacy of Mayor Don Ness
October of last year, Mayor Don Ness announced on his social media that he would not be running for third term, and though he’s not sure what he will be doing, he says it most likely won’t be in politics.
Opposition to Ranked Choice Voting
Former Councilors Hartman and Stauber
Earlier this week we heard from two politicians in favor or Ranked Choice Voting, the message Friday was very different.
Oberstar Terminal Dedication
Duluth International Airport
A celebration Friday afternoon honored the late U.S. Representative James Oberstar.
U.S. Troops Headed to Syria
President Obama has authorized the deployment of U.S. troops to Syria to help in the fight against ISIS.
Local Group Encourages Civility in the Community
Speak Your Peace
A local group is encouraging civility in the community.
Groups Seek More Action to Combat Poverty in Duluth
According to the U.S. Census nearly one in four people in Duluth live below the poverty line.
Federal Judge Orders Risk Review of Minnesota Sex Offenders in Civil Program
A federal judge has ordered a risk assessment of all inmates in Minnesota’s sex offender program to determine which of them no longer pose a risk and could be released.
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan is New House Speaker
After weeks of uncertainty, the House of Representatives has a new speaker.
Some Politicians Approve Ranked Choice Voting
Senator Reinert and Representative Simonson
Ranked Choice Voting has been a controversial topic and it’s only heating up as voters will be faced with a question surrounding the method on next week’s general election ballot.
Republicans Nominate Paul Ryan for House Speaker
Republicans officially nominated Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to become the next House Speaker.
Legislative Committee Approves Blaze Pink Hunting Gear
Bill Now Heads to Full Chamber
A bill that would legalize blaze pink hunting gear has cleared its first legislative hurdle.
Duluth to Demolish 16 Condemned Homes
Council Unanimously Approves Demolition
The City has authorized $340,000.00 to demolish the 16 homes.
House Conservatives Back Ryan, Opening Door to a New Speaker
Two-thirds Vote Supports Ryan
Congressman Paul Ryan seems all but assured of becoming the next House speaker, now that the Wisconsin Republican has won the backing of most members of the pugnacious House Freedom Caucus.
Vice President Joe Biden Not Running for President
Vice President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he will not toss his hat in the ring for the 2016 Presidential election, putting an end to months of speculation that he would run.
Assembly Passes Bill Ending Secret John Doe Probes
The Wisconsin Assembly has passed a Republican-backed bill that would do away with secret John Doe investigations into political misconduct.
Duluth City Council, Mayoral Candidates Host Final Forum
Monday night was the last chance for Duluthians to hear from city council and mayoral candidates about where they stand on the big issues.
Ranked-Choice Voting Discussed at Duluth Forvm
A Debate on Whether Duluth Needs a Change to its Election System
It’s getting closer and closer to Election Day, and at this week’s Duluth Forvm, ranked choice voting was once again a hot button topic.
Potential Sales Tax Increase in Wisconsin
Lawmakers Proposing New Legislation
Some Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing legislation that could affect businesses in Superior.
New Bill May Allow Concealed Weapons in Wisconsin Universities
Two State Legislators Pushing for New Bill
An exception to the state’s concealed carry law allows people to carry weapons on campus, but not inside of the campus buildings and classrooms. If this bill were to pass that could all change.
Legislators Try to Persuade Panel to Approve Blaze Pink Bill
WI Lawmakers Propose Bill to Let Hunters Wear Pink
A pair of legislators is trying to convince an Assembly committee to approve a bill that would allow hunters to wear blaze pink.
Rice Lake Holds First Elections
Mayor and Four Councilors Elected
Minnesota’s newest city can now boast the state’s newest Mayor.
Candidates Square Off in Forum as Election Day Draws Closer
Larson and Horton Meet at Candidates Forum
Duluth’s mayoral candidates met head-to-head at a forum Tuesday morning.
Mills Sets Up Minnesota Rematch with Nolan After 2014 Loss
Mills and Nolan to Face Off for 8th Congressional Seat
There’s a high-stakes, big-bucks rematch brewing for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District seat.
Anti-Abortion Rally in St. Paul Draws Supporters, Opponents
300 Protesters Participated
More than 300 protesters participated in an anti-abortion rally designed to encourage Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton to investigate Planned Parenthood.
City Leaders Speak Out Against Ranked Choice Voting
Ness Joins Filipovich, Gardner, Julsrud, Russ and Sipress
The group has called the effort to change Duluth’s system from a two-step, primary and general election system a “solution in search of a problem.”
Montevideo named host of 2016 Governor’s Pheasant Opener
2016 - Dayton's sixth annual pheasant opener
Montevideo has been selected to host the 2016 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener.
Gov. Dayton Heads to Mankato for 5th Annual Pheasant Opener
Pheasant Population up from Last Year
Gov. Mark Dayton travels to Mankato Friday for the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener.
MN Supreme Court Visits Duluth
Minnesota’s justices of the state’s highest court came to UMD Wednesday night for an informal dinner with community members.
President Obama Says U.S. is at Fault, Demands Investigation into Deadly Airstrike at Afghan Hospital
President Barack Obama has issued an apology to Doctors Without Borders following a deadly airstrike at one of the organizations hospitals in Afghanistan over the weekend.
DNR Names 17 to Mille Lacs Committee, New Point Man for Lake
Still No Decision on Walleye Ice Fishing
The Department of Natural Resources has named 17 people to its new Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee and a new point person for the agency’s efforts to revive the popular lake’s struggling walleye population.
Duluth City Council At-Large Candidates Debate in Forvm
Candidates vying for Duluth City Council’s At-Large seats went head to head in a forum Tuesday morning.
Wisconsin Voter ID Fight Goes Before Federal Court
Opponents of Wisconsin’s voter identification law plan to argue in federal court that the number of IDs allowable at polling places should be expanded.
Trade Unions Protesting Hotel
Radisson Hotel in Duluth
Local trade unions have taken up their displeasure with a Duluth hotel.
‘Rock Your Vote’ Supports Rank Choice Voting
The ‘Rock Your Vote’ event is a battle of the bands competition put on by the Better Ballot Campaign.
Councilors Oppose Rank Choice Voting System
Five Duluth City Councilors Speak Out
Duluth City Councilors spoke out against the proposed rank choice voting system Friday.
Mayor Ness Responds to Lifetime Labor Temple Ban
Ness Calls Move "Extreme, Dramatic, Discouraging"
Mayor Don Ness called it extreme, dramatic and discouraging.
Candidates Meet for Forum in Duluth
Five Candidates Take Part in Chamber Forum
Five candidates took part in the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s “The Chamber FORVM,” Wednesday Morning.
Koochiching County Commissioner Wins House Primary
A county commissioner has won a special election primary for a House seat to represent Minnesota’s largest district.
Secretary Simon Visits Duluth to Talk About Domestic Violence
Minnesota Secretary of State Visits Domestic Violence Shelter
Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon traveled to Duluth to meet with representatives of Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center .
Agency Rejects Bid to Block Police Body Camera Footage
Minnesota Police Lose Bid to Classify Body Camera Footage as Private
Minnesota police departments have lost their bid to classify most body camera footage as private.
Speaker Boehner to Resign at End of October
Boehner Has Held Post Since 2011
In a stunning move, House Speaker John Boehner has told Republicans that he will step down at the end of October, giving up his leadership post and his seat in Congress in the face of hardline conservative opposition.
Horton and Larson Face-off in Forum
Top Mayoral Candidates Debate in Duluth
Duluth’s top two mayoral candidates faced off in a forum Thursday morning.
Mills Prepares for Round 2 Against Nolan for Congressional Seat
Mills Announces Plans to Run for 8th District Seat
A GOP challenger is preparing for a second crack at U.S. Rep Rick Nolan.
Mayor Ness Hosts Book Signing at Zeigeist
"Hillsider" Gives Glimpse Inside Ness' 16 Year Politcal Career
After 16 years as a politician, Duluth Mayor Don Ness is releasing his first book.
Minnesota House Lawmakers Tour Duluth
Will Help Decide Where to Give Bonding Money
Lawmakers with the Minnesota House of Representatives were in Duluth for a tour of what makes the city tick.
St. Louis County Holds Meeting to Discuss Fredenberg Park Plan
The St. Louis County board held a meeting Tuesday to discuss a resolution requesting a progress report from the Fredenberg Town Board about the implementation of its public park plan for the area known as Fredenberg Park.
St. Louis County Board Lowers Property Taxes in 2016
Tax Levy to Hold Steady in 2016
The St. Louis County Board has voted to hold the maximum property tax levy flat for 2016 at $116.6 million, a 0 percent increase over last year.
