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MNsure Sign-Ups Hit Record High as Premiums Spike

ST. PAUL (AP) - Officials at Minnesota's state-run insurance exchange say more than 103,000 people signed up for health coverage in the latest enrollment period. MNsure officials say the 103,578 signups set a record by about 15,000, even as premiums…

State Auditor Rebecca Otto Announces Run for Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota state auditor Rebecca Otto announced Monday, she is planning to run for governor next year. Otto is the third Democrat to announce a campaign to replace Democratic Governor Mark Dayton who will leave office…

Electoral College is Confirmed

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's official: Congress has tallied the Electoral College votes and Donald Trump has been elected president. Mike Pence was elected vice president. Democrats raised plenty of objections as the votes were counted Friday in a joint session…

Bag It Duluth Hopes to Reduce Waste

It's estimated that one Duluth grocery store alone that nearly 1.5 million plastic bags go out its doors in one year and are only used once. A new campaign wants to…

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…

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