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Democrat Tony Evers Elected Wisconsin Governor

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democrat Tony Evers ousted Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker in the state's closest governor's race in more than half a century. A Republican and one-time presidential candidate, Walker was denied a third term in a long-sought Democratic victory in…

Wisconsin Governor's Race Still Being Decided

MILWAUKEE, Wis.-About 47,000 uncounted ballots in Milwaukee County could determine the winner of the race for Wisconsin governor. The city of Milwaukee's elections commissioner, Neil Albrecht, says 47,000 ballots were to be counted by 1 a.m. Wednesday. The race between…

Ellison Wins Minnesota Attorney General Race

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Democrat Keith Ellison has been elected Minnesota attorney general, surviving ex-girlfriend's abuse claim . Ellison gave up a safe seat in Congress to seek the post, and he should have been a heavy favorite in a state that…

Duffy Wins Seventh District Seat Again

HAYWARD, Wis.-Almost all of Wisconsin's congressional incumbents have retained their jobs. Democrat Mark Pocan won re-election Tuesday in southern Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District; Democrat Ron Kind won another two years representing western Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District; and Democrat Gwen Moore…

Radinovich: Many More Precincts to Go

BAXTER, Minn.- Despite falling behind in votes, DFL Candidate for Minnesota's 8th District, Joe Radinovich, announces in a speech that he is not conceding the race. As of 11:30pm, Radinovich's 83,111 votes trail behind Stauber's 106,026. The DFL Candidate said…

Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar Cruises to Third Term

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar has easily won a third term in Minnesota. Klobuchar defeated Republican state Rep. Jim Newberger on Tuesday. It comes as Klobuchar's name swirls amid the crop of potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2020.…

Walz: Victory Shows State has 'can-do Spirit'

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Tim Walz says his election as Minnesota's governor and high voter turnout is proof that the state's “can-do spirit'' is alive and well. Walz defeated second-time Republican candidate Jeff Johnson on Tuesday. Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton chose…

Smith Ready to go Back to Senate After Victory

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Democratic Sen. Tina Smith says she's humbled by the Minnesota voters who elected her to fill out former Sen. Al Franken's term. Smith defeated Republican state Sen. Karin Housley in Tuesday's special election. The race was triggered…

Wisconsin Goats Go Green

DULUTH, Minn.- While herds of Northlanders flocked to the polls for their civic duty, a herd of Northland Animals took the streets of Bennett Wisconsin, for their environmental duty.…

UMD Helps First Time Voters Get To The Polls

DULUTH, Minn. -- Students at U.M.D. are trying to make the voting process for many first time voters, go smoothly! The Minnesota Public Interest Research Group set up a table right in…

Sheriff: 10-Year-old Says she Stomped Head of Baby in Panic

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - A western Wisconsin sheriff says a 10-year-old girl charged with first-degree intentional homicide dropped a 6-month-old baby and, when the infant cried, she panicked and stomped on the child's head. The girl appeared in restraints in…

High Voter Turnout Expected for Tuesday Election

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota elections officials are anticipating a high voter turnout for Tuesday's midterm elections. Minnesota Secretary of State spokesman Ben Petok says as of Tuesday morning, elections officials had received nearly 615,000 absentee and mail-in ballots. That's close…

Court Trial Begins for Suspect in UMD Student Murder Case

DULUTH, Minn. – The scheduled court trial began Tuesday morning for 20-year-old Noah King. King and four other suspects have been charged in the shooting of 21-year-old UMD student William Grahek. King is charged with second degree murder, first degree…

Charges Filed in hit-and-run That Killed Four in Wisconsin

LAKE HALLIE, Wis. -  Wisconsin prosecutors have filed vehicular homicide charges against a 21-year-old man who police say was inhaling chemical vapors before he crashed his truck into a group of Girl Scouts, killing three children and one adult. The…

Stauber Makes Final Pitch Before Election Day

DULUTH, Minn. - Republican candidate for 8th Congressional District Pete Stauber returned to his headquarters in Hermantown Monday night after wrapping up his five–day power play event, where they traveled over 1300…

Duluth Cider Announces Opening Date

DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth's first–ever hard cider company is officially opening its doors for business Nov. 14 in the growing Lincoln Park craft district. Duluth Cider is located at 2307 West Superior…

Bus Drivers Needed Across the Northland

TWO HARBORS, Minn. - More bus drivers are needed. It's a nationwide problem affecting many school districts in the Northland. "I drive a morning route, I've done afternoon shuttles, I…

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