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Johnson Names Duluth's Bergstrom to Governor Campaign

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republican Jeff Johnson has chosen a running mate in his bid for governor. Johnson added Donna Bergstrom to his ticket in a Monday announcement. Bergstrom is a Republican activist and a retired lieutenant colonel in…

Fentanyl Deaths Rise in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The number of people who died from the synthetic opioid fentanyl surged in 2017. A preliminary report released Monday by the Minnesota Health Department says there were 172 deaths involving synthetic opioids in 2017. A total of…

Few Minnesota Schools Test for Radon

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota television station's investigation has found that most schools in the state don't test school buildings for radon. KARE-TV reports that state and federal guidelines suggest schools test for radon every five years. Radon is colorless…

Minnesota House, Senate Strike Deal on tax Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Republican lawmakers have agreed on a plan they say would cut taxes for 2.2 million residents. The Star Tribune reports the deal reached Friday comes after the House and Senate reconciled differences between their…

Supreme Court Makes Sports Betting a Possibility Nationwide

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a federal law that bars gambling on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states, giving states the go-ahead to legalize betting on sports. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3…

60 Dead Cats Among 100 Animals Discovered at Minnesota Home

FARMINGTON, Minn. (AP) - Authorities say a Minnesota woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after investigators found about 100 animals at her home, including 60 dead cats. The Star Tribune reports that authorities removed more than 40…

Body Of Missing Virginia Man Found

VIRGINIA, Minn. - The body of a Virginia man missing since December has been discovered. 49-year-old David Pagel’s body was found in a creek on the 900 block of 3rd Street South. A woman walking her dog Friday evening saw…

Leah Vukmir Wins GOP Endorsement In U.S. Senate Race

MILWAUKEE (AP) -  Republican U.S. Senate candidate Leah Vukmir has won the state party's endorsement giving her candidacy a boost against challenger Kevin Nicholson. Vukmir won 73 percent of the vote Saturday at the Wisconsin Republican Party convention. Nicholson got 27…

Bent Paddle Celebrates Their 5-Year Festiversary

DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle Brewing Company turned five years old Saturday and they celebrated with a Festiversary. The Duluth-based craft brewery made some special brews for the annual event. While there, guests…

Minnesota Fishing Opener Kicks Off

DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Fishing Opener is finally here and it's a day many people have been waiting for. Half a million anglers are expected to hit the water this weekend.…

Minnesota Fishing Season Opens Saturday

DULUTH, Minn. - We are less than 24 hours away from the 2018 Minnesota Fishing Opener. Nearly 1.5 million anglers are licensed in the state and people here in Duluth and across Minnesota are…

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