From DWI to Service Dogs: New laws go into effect in Minnesota
DULUTH, Minn. - Many new laws are going into effect in Minnesota on August 1, 2025. Housing protections for service dog trainers: Minnesotans who train service dogs will now…
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Duluth Judge Eric L. Hylden to retire
DULUTH, Min. - Governor Tim Walz has announced the retirement of the Honorable Eric L. Hylden. He's a judge in the Sixth Judicial District seated in Duluth. Governor Walz is now asking…
New Housing Data Shows Duluth Has Much More Work To Do
DULUTH, Minn.- If you're having trouble finding somewhere to live in Duluth, you're not alone. And a recent study confirms the problem. The local vacancy rate for rentals is only at 1.8 percent, and…
City Charter Commission Recommends Duluth Council Pay Increase
DULUTH, Minn. -- A pay increase is being recommended for Duluth city councilors, which would be the first increase since 2018. The City Charter Commission is proposing councilors be paid $1,425 a month, up from $1,150 per month, bringing a…
Man With Mental Health Issues Found Naked in MN Capitol, Raising New Security Cncerns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A naked man with apparent mental health issues was found in the Minnesota State Capitol late at night, officials said Saturday, raising questions about security after the top Democrat in the state House was killed in what…
Gov. Evers Grants 204 Pardons, for a total of more than 1,600 Pardons as Governer
WISCONSIN -- Governer Evers granted 204 pardons today, July 25th, bringing his total pardons during his tenure to 1,640. The pardons…
Governor Tony Evers of Wisconsin Addresses Retirement in 'Love Letter' Video
DULUTH, Minn.--Earlier today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not be running for a third time for his seat as Governor. With this announcement, Evers released what he called his 'love…
Governor Tony Evers announces he will not run for re-election
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race…
Governor Walz: Canadians should visit Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Min. - Governor Tim Walz is asking Canadians to visit Minnesota. In a news release he said, "We value that connection and the many ways our cultures overlap…
Duluth Schools Asst. Supt. Arrested For DWI
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Public Schools on Tuesday said its assistant superintendent, Anthony Bonds, was arrested overnight for drunken driving. In a statement, a district spokesperson said this is…
Grant money for shipyards heading to Twin Ports
WASHINGTON, D.C. & SUPERIOR, Wis. - The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded more than $800,000 in a grant to help the Superior Shipyards. A grant of $817,146.23 will…
State Senator convicted of two felonies plans to resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house plans to resign by early August, her lawyer…
Duluth City Council Voting to Amend Seasonal Closures of Skyline Parkway
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth City council is voting to amend the seasonal closures of Skyline Parkway. The vote is slated for July 21, 2025. Currently,…
MN Among 3 Democrat-led States To Roll Back Medicaid Access For People Lacking Permanent Legal Status
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Maria would call her sister — a nurse in Mexico — for advice on how to manage her asthma and control her husband’s diabetes instead of going to the doctor in California.…
Minnesota State Senator guilty of first-degree burglary
BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota state senator has been convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home. The jury on Friday found Nicole Mitchell guilty of first-degree burglary and possession…
