ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Just like they started the session, Minnesota's Legislature is entering the homestretch with a long to-do list. But now they have just over a week to finish it. Republicans who control the Legislature and Gov.…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. - As Spring fully gets underway people are getting outside to exercise. With Grandma's Marathon just over a month away, many runners are also taking advantage of this time…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Fishing Opener just took place this past weekend and thousands of fishermen and women took to the lakes to reel in a big one. A group of…
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…
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…
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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…
ITASCA STATE PARK, Minn. (AP) - Three men have set off on what they hope will be a record-setting journey paddling down the Mississippi River. Kevin Eckelkamp, Nate Lastinger and K.J. Millhone left the river's headwaters at Lake Itasca in…
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Health Organization is calling on all nations to rid foods of artificial trans fats in the next five years. The United Nations agency has in the past pushed to exterminate infectious diseases, but now…
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…
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…
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the people in our lives, but for a mother in Virginia this day means something else. The day her life changed…
DULUTH, Minn. - Moms and their kids are out celebrating Mother's Day at some popular Duluth attractions. The North Shore Scenic Railroad offered a special Mother's Day Luncheon…
DULUTH, Minn. - A five mile section of the Willard Munger State Trail was heavily damaged in the 2012 flood. That section has now been revamped by the Minnesota DNR and…
DULUTH, Minn. - A tradition like no other filled the Duluth Lakewalk with colorful characters and a celebration of the smelt run. "I don't know of anything like this anywhere else," said…
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…
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…
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…
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Motorcyclists in Superior went for a ride to raise money for a creative campaign on motorcycle safety awareness. About 30 riders hit the road with Abate of Wisconsin, an organization that…
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.…
DULUTH, Minn. - One of Duluth's most popular tourist areas has seen better days. Recent storms have caused significant damage to the Lakewalk and now volunteers are cleaning it up. One volunteer told…
SOLON SPRINGS, Wis.- Nearly one year ago today a family in Solon Springs Wisconsin decided to add another member. Now the Dahlberg's are finalizing finally bringing an 8-year-old girl home from China. The…
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…
DULUTH, Minn. - Bent Paddle Brewing Company is turning five years old and you're invited to the party. It's a Festiversary. This year's event will be the first one held at the…
DULUTH, Minn. - Bicycling took center stage as the leaders of both Duluth and Superior came together for the annual Mayors' Bike Ride and Luncheon. More than a hundred bikers rode…
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota fishing opener may be Saturday, but on Friday hundreds of folks started hunting for junk at the 6th annual Duluth Junk Hunt. The two day event…
