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Social Security Tax Eliminated Under Minnesota Lawmakers' Deal

FOX 9 --  Minnesota lawmakers have agreed to eliminate the state's tax on Social Security income, cut individual income taxes, and expand the renter's credit under an end-of-session deal. The state's bottom income tax bracket will be cut from 5.35%…

National Maritime Day Celebrated

SUPERIOR, Wis. -- As we enter into prime shipping season, and acknowledge the operations of shipments that come in and out, a club that has been established since the 1930’s held a celebration For National…

Chairman's Gala Event for USS Minneapolis St. Paul

DULUTH, Minn. - The Chairman's Gala event was put on at the DECC Friday to recognize those involved in the commissioning of the USS Minneapolis St. Paul. Donors, sponsors, elected officials, legislatures, and dignitaries from…

Morning News Promo 5-20-2022

Join us Monday morning from 7am-9am for Dan Hanger's talk with retired KBJR/KDLH anchor Michelle Lee and warmer weather arriving here in the Northland!

Minnesota Budget Deals Remain Elusive Near End Of Session

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmaker couldn’t find common ground on several budget bills Friday as the end of their legislative season rapidly approached. Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, said tax committee chairs have made “fantastic…

Wisconsin’s High Court Broadens Who Can Carry Concealed Guns

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A disorderly conduct conviction can’t disqualify someone from obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday in a unanimous decision that could dramatically broaden who can carry hidden…

Second Harvest Announces Indoor Mask Requirement

DULUTH, Minn. -- Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is going back to requiring masks indoors for any employee, volunteer, or guest entering its establishment. "Due to St. Louis County’s “high” level of COVID-19 transmission, effective immediately we will be…

St. Louis County COVID-19 Community Level Now 'High'

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. -- St. Louis County announced Friday the COVID-19 Community Level has increased from moderate to high. "Per the CDC, this level is determined based on three factors: new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population in the…

Police: Chicago Shooting Leaves 2 People Dead, 8 Wounded

CHICAGO (AP) — Two people are dead and another eight wounded following a shooting near a fast food restaurant just blocks from Chicago’s famed Magnificent Mile shopping district that sent bystanders scattering, authorities said. The shooting happened about 10:40 p.m.…

A Nurses Night Out

DULUTH, Minn.- Essentia Health hosted an event Thursday for graduating students looking for a job in health care. The "Nurses Night Out" event including casino games, food, prizes, and career opportunities. Essentia Health hopes events…

The 5th Annual Rosie Awards

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday, The Women Today Magazine hosted the 5th annual Rosie Awards to celebrate women's achievements in the Northland. Seven awards were given out to women who are a driving force in the Northland.…

Benedictine Annual Jewelry Sale Returns

DULUTH, Minn. -- For the first time in three years the Benedictine Senior Living and Health Care Services is holding their annual jewelry and purse sale. The event was being set up today in Somers…

Touring the USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul

DULUTH, Minn. - It’s one of the newest classes of naval ships for the United States, and for the first time it is here in Duluth for its commissioning. The USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul…

St. Louis County Continues Monitoring Flooding

DULUTH, Minn. - St. Louis County officials are continuing to monitor the worst flooding some parts have not seen since 2014. A combination of above average spring rainfall and a late snowpack…

‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban Falls Short In Minnesota Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — An effort to ban “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ youth won a majority in the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate on Thursday, but it didn’t get enough votes on a procedural maneuver to advance to a full debate on the…

Minnesota Sports Betting Bill Advances As Budget Items Stall

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A proposal to legalize sports betting survived a test Thursday amid lawmakers’ efforts to pull together the pieces of a package to spend the Minnesota’s enormous budget surplus with just days remaining in the legislative…

Congress OKs Latest $40B To Help Ukraine Repulse Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a $40 billion infusion of military and economic aid for Ukraine and its allies on Thursday as both parties rallied behind America’s latest, and quite possibly not last, financial salvo against Russia’s invasion. The 86-11 vote…

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