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Study: Wisconsin most reliant on property taxes in Midwest

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s municipalities rely on property taxes far more than most states, according to a new report. The state’s municipalities received about 42 percent of their revenue from property taxes, Wisconsin Policy Forum said in a study…

Report: University of Minnesota Should Rename 4 Buildings

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A task force is recommending that the names of former administrators who promoted racist and anti-Semitic policies be removed from four University of Minnesota buildings. The group appointed by university President Eric Kaler released a report Wednesday…

Wisconsin GOP Propose $3.7 Million to Combat Homelessness

MADISON, Wis. - Assembly Republicans are proposing $3.7 million to combat homelessness in Wisconsin. Republicans unveiled their plans Thursday. Some Democrats complained that they weren't contacted to work with Republicans on the measures. Republicans hold majorities in the state Senate…

Another Candidate Joins Race for St. Louis County Board

HERMANTOWN, Minn. – Longtime District 5 resident Keith Musolf has officially entered the race for the St. Louis County Board District 5 special election. Musolf has lived in the district for over 20 years and is a proud union member…

"Empire'' actor Jussie Smollet Turns Himself In

CHICAGO-Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says "Empire'' actor Jussie Smollett" took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career.'' Johnson also said at a news conference Thursday that Smollett sent a racist and homophobic threatening letter…

Cars Battle Hills Amidst Inches of Snow

DULUTH, Minn. - The city of Duluth advised drivers to stay off the roads today, but that didn't stop many from taking on the city's famous hills. 21st Avenue East…

Longboarding the Snow Away

DULUTH, Minn.- As the snow piles up, some dream of longboarding down a hot, sunny boardwalk surrounded by Palm Trees and beaches. Duluth Folk School gave Northlanders…

Police: Woman Killed 3 Daughters, Self With Hunting Rifle

SOLON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - Authorities say a Michigan woman fatally shot her three young daughters in a wooded area with a bolt-action hunting rifle before driving home with their bodies and shooting herself. Kent County sheriff's Sgt. Joel Roon identified…

Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Republican tax Plan

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has vetoed an income tax cut bill in an early showdown with legislative Republicans who had moved to weaken the Democrat's powers just weeks before he took office. Evers' veto Wednesday came on…

Closings, Delays for February 20, 2019

Birchwood School District - Closed with all after school activities cancelled Duluth Public Library: All branches closing at 5 p.m. East Hillside Meeting: The planned public meeting on the Upper Central and East Hillside land use study has been rescheduled from tonight. It…

The City of Duluth Advises No Unnecessary Travel

DULUTH, Minn.-The city of Duluth is advising no unnecessary travel for today due to poor weather conditions, winds and snow drifting, and low visibility. Snow is expected to fall throughout the afternoon and into the evening, potentially slowing down around…

Minnesota State Patrol Reports 74 Crashes Wednesday Morning

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota State Patrol tweeted Wednesday morning there had already been 74 crashes statewide between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Officials noted there were 6 injuries but none that were reported serious or fatal. Additionally, there…

Prosecutor: Man With Explosives was Planning Campus Attack

MADISON, Wis. - A prosecutor alleges that a man whose Madison apartment was found to contain homemade explosives appeared to be planning an attack on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The Wisconsin State Journal reports that Brian Campbell pleaded no…

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