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Walker Signs Legislation Weakening Democratic-Elect Governor

MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a sweeping package of Republican-authored lame-duck legislation that restricts early voting and weakens the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. The measures restrict early in-person voting to two weeks before an election. The…

Walker to Take Action on Lame-Duck Bills Friday Afternoon

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to take action on a sweeping package of Republican-authored lame-duck legislation that restricts early voting and weakens the powers of the incoming Democratic governor and attorney general. Walker's office announced the event…

Del Monte Recalls Canned Corn due to Botulism Risk

DULUTH, Minn. - Del Monte is recalling more than 64,000 cans of “fiesta” corn seasoned with red and green peppers. Del Monte says the reason for the recall is the canned corn is under-processed and could be contaminated, possibly leading…

Walz Draws GOP Criticism for Skipping Trump Meeting

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Walz declined an invitation to join a bipartisan group of new governors in a meeting with President Donald Trump, drawing some criticism from Republicans. The six-term Democratic congressman stayed in Minnesota this week…

MNsure Deadline Saturday for Jan. 1st Coverage

DULUTH, Minn. - The deadline is fast approaching to enroll in health care coverage through MNsure. Saturday, December 15th, is the last day to sign up for coverage that starts on January…

Police: Student who Assaulted Campus Instructors had gun

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.- Bloomington police say a student at Normandale Community College who allegedly assaulted two faculty members during a classroom dispute had a gun in his backpack. Authorities say the 21-year-old St. Paul man on Wednesday struck a 51-year-old female…

Police Investigate Central Hillside Stabbing

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 Block of East 3rd Street Thursday just before 12:00 p.m. Officers say they located an adult male with a small stab wound in the shoulder…

Walker to Offer $25 Million to Kimberly-Clark

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to offer paper-products giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. a deal worth $25 million to keep a plant open and save nearly 400 jobs. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports Thursday that the deal will be…

Minnesota Regulators Reject Attempt to Stop Line 3

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota regulators have rejected the latest attempt by environmental and tribal groups to stop Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its aging Line 3 crude oil pipeline. The Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to reject…

Minnesota Police Look for Solutions to Recruitment Struggles

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association has launched a six-month public relations campaign dubbed "Wear the Badge'' to try to increase the number of recruits into the profession. The Star Tribune reports that the recruitment campaign emphasizes the…

Walker to Make 'Major' Kimberly-Clark Announcement

MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Scott Walker plans to make what he's calling a "major economic development'' announcement at the Kimberly-Clark factory in northeast Wisconsin. The announcement Thursday comes after the Legislature failed to pass a tax incentive bill that company…

Oil Pipeline Opponents Look Past Minnesota Regulators

MINNEAPOLIS - Opponents of Enbridge Energy's proposed Line 3 crude oil pipeline replacement are turning their attention to fighting the project on other fronts as a Minnesota regulatory panel prepares to take one of its final steps to allow it…

Make Your Own Holiday Decorations

DULUTH, Minn.- Christmas is right around the corner, and for those of who love decorating, why not make your own festive ornaments to hang on the tree? Lake Superior Art Glass is hosting…

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