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Minnesota has $329 Million Budget Surplus

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota lawmakers have $329 million budget surplus for the year. Wednesday's update on the state's financial standing will be welcome news to state lawmakers who had previously been warned of a small budget shortfall. State officials…

Despite Nolan Retirement, Mills Says no New Bid for Congress

MINNEAPOLIS-Republican Stewart Mills says he won't run for Congress again despite Rep. Rick Nolan's retirement. Mills said in November he wouldn't challenge Nolan, a Democrat, for a third time. When Nolan recently announced plans to retire, Mills said he was…

Twin Ports Mayors Declare Gold Medal Day

In case you haven't heard Tuesday is officially "Gold Medal Day" in the Twin Ports. Duluth and Superior's mayors gave the U.S.A Men and Women’s Curling Team members keys to the…

Ashland Snowmobile Trails Look Strong

ASHLAND, Wis. - With winter officially ending in less than a month, you still have a little bit of time to hit the snowmobile trails. One great place to do it…

Paddle Park Proposal Approved

DULUTH, Minn.- A new park dedicated to non motorized watercraft will be put in place near the bottom of Spirit Mountain on the St. Louis River it was approved by the Duluth…

Sen. Tom Bakk Invites Delta Air Lines to Minnesota Amid Gun Debate

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus Leader Tom Bakk is encouraging Delta Air Lines to move its corporate headquarters to Minnesota.  Delta absorbed Minnesota grown airline Northwest in 2008 and consolidated operations in Atlanta, Georgia.  This invitation comes…

Squash the Hunger Drive Begins

DULUTH, Minn.-The Squash the Hunger Campaign has kicked off in Duluth. The program is aimed at getting more businesses and groups to host food and collection drives throughout the community. Last…

UWS Administrators' Emails About Program Cuts Released

SUPERIOR, Wis. - The AFT Wisconsin Workers Union has released emails which they say prove UW-Superior Administration knowingly broke rules when they suspended twenty-five academic programs last October. The union, which some UWS faculty members are a part of, made…

Teen Taken Into Custody After School Shooting Threat

DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth police area a 14-year-old boy after they were notified of social media threats regarding a possible school shooting. An investigation was made and the teen was taken into custody for "threats of violence." A search of the…

Plane Search in the Canyon Area Called off

CANYON, Minn. – The search for a possible downed aircraft has been called off in the Canyon area. The search started at about 10 a.m. this morning when a person reported seeing a low flying plane and then a plume…

MN High School Graduation Rate Hits Record High

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Education today released new high school graduation rate data, which show that the Class of 2017 posted the highest graduation rate on record at 82.7 percent. The following is a statement from…

Wisconsin Gov. Walker Signs Health Insurance Bill

MADISON, Wis.-Scott Walker has signed into law a $200 million measure designed to stabilize the health insurance market under the Affordable Care Act in Wisconsin. Walker signed the reinsurance bill less than 24 hours after fellow Republican Attorney General Brad…

Minnesota Named #2 Best State in the Nation

ST. PAUL, Minn - Citing quality of life and opportunities available in Minnesota, U.S. News and World Report today released a new study naming Minnesota the #2 Best State in the Nation. Last year, Minnesota ranked #3 in the same…

Construct Tomorrow Event Coming to the DECC

The Construct Tomorrow event will take place today and Wednesday February 28 from 9:00am to 3:30pm in the Paulucci Hall/Arena at the DECC. Area high school students will be getting hands-on opportunities…

Brainerd Man Charged With Attempted Murder

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) - A Brainerd man is accused of trying to poison an infant with antifreeze. Twenty-three-year-old Jeffrey Thomas is charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault. A criminal complaint alleges Thomas tried to poison the 4-month-old girl after…

New Information in Ashland Homicide

ASHLAND, Wis. - New information has come to light following the apparent homicide in Ashland, Wisconsin on Sunday night. The victim has been named as Marcus H. Holton, age 52 of Odanah, Wisconsin. Authorities responded to a welfare check at…

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