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Lt. gov. Lawsuit Could Cost Minnesota Taxpayers $147K

Senate subcommittee voted 2-1 Monday

ST. PAUL, Minn. – A court fight over Minnesota’s lieutenant governor could end up costing state taxpayers nearly $147,000 in legal fees. The Minnesota Senate is considering whether to absorb the legal fees of former Republican state Sen. Michelle Fischbach. After fighting a lawsuit trying to remove her from office, Fischbach resigned her Senate seat after the Legislature adjourned in…

State Officials Confirm 11 CWD Infections on Deer Farm

The Deer Were Found on a Washington County Deer Farm

(DNR) MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin agriculture officials have confirmed 11 more cases of chronic wasting disease on a Washington County deer farm. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection quarantined the farm in March after a buck there tested positive. The agency announced Monday that 11 additional animals of the farm have tested positive for the disease. A team…

Lake Place Park to get new Name

New Signage Could go up in 2019

DULUTH, Minn. – Lake Place Park could be getting approval to be renamed during tonight’s council meeting. The Duluth Indigenous Commission has asked the park to be named Gichi-ode’Akiing, which translates from Ojibwe to ‘Grand Heart Place.’ The commission says the name change will increase the visibility of native people, along with historic impact they’ve had on the community. New…

St. Luke’s Hibbing Family Medical Clinic Opens Urgent Care

The Urgent Care is Open Seven Days a Week

DULUTH, Minn. – The St. Luke’s Hibbing Family Medical Clinic announced on Monday that it now offers Urgent Care services. The clinic located at 1120 East 34th Street offers urgent care seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Illnesses and injuries treated at Urgent Care at St. Luke’s Hibbing Family Medical Clinic include: Cold and flu symptoms…

Warmer Temps Affecting University of Minnesota Winter Sports

The Alpine ski Team is Faring Better

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Warmer weather is affecting some winter sports at the University of Minnesota. Higher temperatures cause more snowmelt and shorter ski seasons. Two seasons ago, the university’s Nordic ski team could not participate in the American Birkebeiner, which was canceled because of warm weather. Gopher winter sports are off to a better start this season, but the team…

Duluth Municipal Golf Courses to Stay Open

A Report Will be Released in January

DULUTH, Minn. – The municipal golf course in Duluth have accrued more than $2.3 million in debt over the last two decades but city officials say there are no plan to close it next year. Duluth’s Director of Public Administration Jim Filby Williams said both Enger and Lester Park courses will be open as usual throughout 2019. A report on…

Second Lead-Poisoning Eagle Euthanized at Raptor Center

Bald Eagle StareST. PAUL, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Raptor Center has euthanized a second eagle this hunting season because of lead poisoning. The Raptor Center says it sees lead poisoning cases annually beginning with deer hunting season and lead bullets are the main cause. The birds scavenge on an animal that’s been shot and wind up eating lead…

Temporary License Suspension Issued to Hill City Assisted Living Facility

The Suspension is due to "Serious Allegations"

HILL CITY, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a 90 day suspension for an assisted living facilities license in Hill City. According to an article from Fox 9, the Minnesota Office of Inspector General Licensing Division is suspending Chappy’s Golden Shore’s license as of 12:01 a.m. December 7. Thirty five residents had to be removed from the…

Hibbing Resident Wins big With Lottery Scratch Game

The Business That Sold the Ticket Will Receive a 2K Bonus

HIBBING, Minn. – A Hibbing resident is $500,000 richer after winning big playing the Lottery’s Cash Extravaganza scratch game. According to a recent press release Ollie Nyhus of Hibbing claimed her prize in Roseville on Friday. She purchased the winning ticket at the Hibbing Short Stop located at 2202 1st Avenue. The business will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling…

West Duluth Dollar Tree Fire Investigated as Arson

Damage Estimated at $95,000

DULUTH, Minn. – A fire that broke out at The Dollar Tree in West Duluth on Sunday afternoon is now being investigated as arson according to the Duluth Fire Marshal. Duluth Fire Marshal Marnie Grondahl says the reason for the arson investigation is the area of origin of the fire, “There were no accidental ignition sources anywhere near the origin…

Minnesota’s Next Government Faces $1.5B Projected Surplus

The Governor and Lawmakers Will get an Updated Forecast in February

(AP Photo/Jim Mone)ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota will have a projected $1.5 billion surplus for the next two-year budget period, state officials announced Thursday, setting the stage for a spirited debate over taxes and spending in the legislative session that starts in January. The healthy surplus gives Democratic Gov.-elect Tim Walz and the Legislature more room for spending initiatives, tax…