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Wisconsin Democrats propose tax cuts for middle class

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic state lawmakers want to cut taxes for Wisconsin's middle class. Rep. Chris Taylor of Madison and others introduced a bill at a news conference Thursday that would cut taxes for a family of four earning…

Speak Up and Speak Out Campaign

  Duluth, Minn A public forum for the "Speak Up And Speak Out" campaign of Duluth Health was held tonight at Central High School. Tonight data was revealed from…

Spring Is In The Air

  Meteorologist may say that today is the start of their Spring season. The Dairy Queen in West Duluth says it's the start of Spring for all of us. Closed…

Austin-Jarrow Celebrates 33 Years in Business

DULUTH, Minn. - Austin-Jarrow, Duluth's original running specialty store, is celebrating 33 years in business today. The store is marking the anniversary by offering a 33% discount on everything in stock. Austin–Jarrow…

Indoor Golf Range Open Again

DULUTH, Minn. - With Spring on the way, many local golfers have the itch to hit the links. The Sweet Spot, West Duluth's indoor golf range re–opened in mid–January in a new…

Macy's Downtown Sells for $59 Million

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Macy's in downtown Minneapolis has sold for $59 million cash, the company announced on Wednesday. The store will close this spring. The store was bought by 601W Companies, which is planning a major mixed-used redevelopment for the…

Business is Booming at Local Bait Shops

DULUTH, Minn. - We’re learning the recent mid-winter warm-up has not impacted business at local bait shops in the Northland. Store owners at Chalstrom’s Bait and Tackle, and Fisherman’s…

IRRRB to Privatize Skiing Operations

ST. PAUL, Minn.-A private management firm will take over skiing operations at Giants Ridge. The Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board approved that plan on a 5-4 vote today in St.…

Community Groups Team Up to Squash Hunger

DULUTH, Minn. - The 35th Minnesota Food Share kicks off March 1st, the start of a big month for CHUM. While donations are accepted and encouraged year round, the March Food Share…

New Apartment Complex Closer to Being Built

DULUTH, Minn. - A proposed 80-unit apartment complex took a step closer to being built last night. The Duluth City Council approved a $278,000 tax abatement for the development. The proposed Capstone Apartment…

Target Rattles Wall Street with Weak Quarter

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) - Target Corp. on Tuesday reported a fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $817 million. The Minneapolis-based company said it had profit of $1.45 per share. The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of…

Local Business Remains Family-Owned for Decades

DULUTH, Minn. - Family businesses fill the Northland and inside the doors of one Duluth business everyone is family. Driving down Superior Street it's hard to miss the vintage sign marking Dee…

Grand Portage Lodge Gets Makeover

GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. - One popular place along the North Shore is now prepared for played to try their luck once again. The Grand Portage Lodge and Casino is…

Sunday Liquor Sales Passes Minnesota Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ The Minnesota Legislature has voted to repeal the state's long-standing ban on Sunday liquor sales. The state Senate passed a bill undoing the Prohibition-era…

Kozy Development Projects Rejected

DULUTH, Minn. - It's back to the drawing board for officials hoping to redevelop the Kozy Apartments. The City of Duluth and its review committee determined three proposed plans for the site…

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