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Republican Lawmakers Propose Healthcare Relief

Republican lawmakers in Minnesota announced their plan to bring relief to those who are paying rising health insurance premiums. Some of those currently insured face premium increases of up to sixty-seven percent. Healthcare…

Child Care Tax Credit Could be Expanded

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -Gov. Mark Dayton wants to see tax relief for low-income families, parents with child care costs and farmers. The governor unveiled his proposal Thursday for a $300 million tax bill in 2017…

GOP Wants Income Limits, Big Changes in Health Care Cost Fix

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republicans who control the Minnesota Legislature have their own plans to address health insurance costs. GOP lawmakers vowed to quickly move a relief package for the residents paying premium increases of…

Fraser Shipyards Reaches Agreement to Improve Safety

SUPERIOR, Wis.—Fraser Shipyards has reached an agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in an effort to reduce a proposed fine and improve safety. “We appreciate the opportunity to work…

Tater Tot Hot Dish Burrito Now Available

DULUTH, Minn - The burrito is full of Minnesota comfort foods like beef, corn, green beans, cheese and of course, tater tots. Anyone who grew up on hot dish will soon…

O'Neill's Pub and Liquor Closed

SUPERIOR, Wis. - O'Neill's Pub and Liquor in Superior has closed its doors for good. The bar had been open for 23 years and was the only drive–through liquor…

A Look Into the Minnesota 2017 Jobs Bill

ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith, today, January 4, released their 2017 Jobs Bill, which would invest around $1.5 billion into community infrastructure projects and create 22,950 Minnesota jobs. What Minnesotans Need to Know:  $3…

After Construction Lull, Dayton Asks for $1.5B in Projects

ST. PAUL (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton is asking the Legislature to gear up for public construction projects. The Democratic governor unveiled his $1.5 billion wishlist, Wednesday of infrastructure upgrades, new buildings, and early learning centers. The major borrowing package…

Paul Ryan Voted House Speaker

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin has been re-elected to serve as the speaker of the House of Representatives. The 46-year-old Ryan will serve…

St. Louis County Board Selects Chair

DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board held its annual organizational meeting this morning in Duluth. Commissioner Frank Jewell was elected Board Chair for 2017 and commissioner…

UWS Hopes for More State Funding

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Over the last five years, the University of Wisconsin System has faced $362 million in funding cuts from the state government. Because of that decrease, the University of Wisconsin-Superior…

Jill Stein Launches Wisconsin Recount Group

MADISON (AP) - Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein says she is launching an organization to ensure every vote is counted in Wisconsin. Stein, who led efforts to recount Wisconsin's presidential election results, introduced the Count My Vote group at…

Megyn Kelly Leaving Fox News

NEW YORK (AP) - Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star whose 12-year stint has been marked by upheavals at her network and personal attacks on the campaign trail, is headed to NBC News. The move was confirmed by Kelly's publicist,…

15 New Wisconsin Office Holders to be Sworn In

MADISON (AP) - Fifteen newly elected members of the Wisconsin Legislature are to be sworn into office, joining incumbents in both the Senate and Assembly beginning their new terms. But…

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