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Minnesota Democratic Chairman Says Ellison Probe Wrapping up

Party Chairman Expects Report to be out Soon

(Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP, File)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota’s Democratic Party chairman says he expects the investigation into allegations of physical abuse against Rep. Keith Ellison to be finished soon. Ellison denied the accusations last month from former girlfriend that he once physically abused her. Karen Monahan said Ellison dragged her off a bed by her feet in…

ArcelorMittal Steelworkers Ready Themselves for Possible Labor Dispute

The Last Contract Expired September 1

VIRGINIA, Minn. – In a memo released on the USW website on Wednesday, union members are ready to fight for their fair contracts and will soon begin preparations in the event of a labor dispute. Steelworkers feel that ArcelorMittal continues to propose unfair and unnecessary changes to agreements in healthcare and other areas. Due to these proposals members of the…

Environmental, Tribal Groups ask PUC to Reconsider Line 3

The Request was Filed Tuesday

(Richard Tsong-Taatarii/Star Tribune via AP File)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Environmental and tribal groups have asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to reconsider its approval of Enbridge Energy’s plans to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota. The groups filed their requests Tuesday. Opponents contend the line does not meet permit criteria. The Sierra Club, Youth…

Duluth Playhouse Hosts 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum

DULUTH, Minn. – The Duluth Playhouse, along with the Chamber and Duluth News Tribune, are hosting the 8th Congressional District of Minnesota Candidate Forum Wednesday morning starting at 10:00 a.m. The Forum will feature candidates Joe Radinovich, Pete Stauber, and Ray Sandman and is open to the public. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and registration is not required to attend…

Some Overcharged due to Troubled Licensing System

Some Were Charged Different tax Amounts

(courtesy: Fox 9)ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – A new state report says some drivers in Minnesota were overcharged for vehicle licensing transactions because of the troubled licensing and registration system. The review released Tuesday by the Legislative Auditor says its investigators found “significant inaccuracies” in some transactions through the Minnesota Licensing and Registration System known as MNLARS, including those for…

St. Louis County Board Approves 2019 Property tax Levy

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Louis County Board unanimously voted to approve the 2019 property tax levy. The tax levy was proposed at $136.7 million which will result in a minor tax decrease for most property owners due to an increase in the county’s property tax base. The revenue collected from property taxes is a 3.45 percent increase from 2018…

Wisconsin DNR Board to Consider Ending Grouse Season Early

The Board Plans to Vote on Wednesday

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – The state Department of Natural Resources’ board is considering ending Wisconsin’s ruffed grouse season early to protect the population. DNR officials wrote in a memo that ruffed grouse drumming activity was down 34 percent statewide from 2017 to 2018. A small game hunter survey reveals hunters killed only 185,336 birds in 2017, the lowest harvest in…

MN Department of Natural Resources Confirm Zebra Mussels in Big Pine Lake

Photo: Amy Benson – U.S. Geological SurveyAITKIN COUNTY, Minn. – Reports of zebra mussels in Big Pine Lake have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. After removing docks and boat lifts for the season a lake property owner spotted four adult zebra mussels and contacted the DNR about his findings. DNR officials also confirmed zebra mussels at…

Social Media Post Prompts Extra Police Presence at Cloquet Middle School and High School

The Student Believed the Social Media Post was a Joke

CLOQUET, Minn. – Cloquet School staff informed the Cloquet Police Department over the weekend that there had been potential threats made against the school by a student on social media. Authorities were able to track down the student that made the alleged threat and believe the student’s comments were without merit. The student told authorities that they considered the social…

Authorities Respond to two ATV Accidents on Same Road, Multiple Injuries

Authorities are Still Investigating the Incident

BUHL, Minn. – The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office, Buhl Ambulance, Hibbing Ambulance, and Life Link air medical responded to a report of a an ATV crash with injuries on Saturday near the Buhl City Park on Memorial Drive. When responders arrived on scene they found an ATV that appeared to have left the roadway after travelling at a high…

Patrol: Teen Driving Stolen SUV Kills Three in Minneapolis Crash

The 18-Year-old Driver Suffered Life-Threatnening Injuries

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota State Patrol says three people were killed when a stolen SUV driven by a teenager crashed into their pickup at an intersection in south Minneapolis. The crash happened around 1:15 a.m. Sunday. The patrol says the Ford Escape was being chased earlier by troopers, but the pursuit ended before the Escape collided with the pickup….

Woman Pulled To Safety In Duluth Apartment Fire

Spirit Lake Manor Building Manager and Second Resident Credited With Saving Woman

DULUTH, Minn- A tenant of a Duluth apartment complex was rescued by another resident and her building manager Sunday afternoon after the main floor of the building caught fire. It happened at about 4:42 p.m. Sunday at 1099 88th Avenue West. The Duluth Fire Department responded to a report of smoke filling up the main hallway of the Spirit Lake…