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Former President Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

ATLANTA (AP) — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has…

Death of Longtime Local Lawmaker Mary Murphy

DULUTH, Minn. - After suffering complications from a stroke, Former State Representative Mary Murphy, died while in Hospice on Christmas. The local lawmaker began her career in 1977, and held the same seat until…

Former Minnesota Rep. Mary Murphy Dies Christmas Day

DULUTH, Minn. -- Former Minnesota Representative Mary Murphy died on Christmas morning. Mary Murphy recently suffered a stroke, which led to several complications. She was preparing to enter hospice care. Murphy was a longtime DFL member and made history as…

Former MN Rep. Mary Murphy Moving To Hospice Care After Stroke

Former Minnesota Rep. Mary Murphy, the state's longest-serving female lawmaker, will soon be placed in hospice care after suffering a stroke last week, according to Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman. Hortman shared the news Monday evening on social media.…

Court Ruling Could Tip Majority To Republicans In Minnesota House

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota House Republicans could start the 2025 legislative session in the majority after a judge ruled Friday that a Democratic candidate didn't meet the residency requirements for his suburban district. Ramsey County Judge Leonardo Castro…

Staff Oppose Duluth Federal Prison Camp Closure

DULUTH, Minn. - Workers from Duluth's Federal Prison Camp meet to discuss next steps, after the FBOP announced they will close or 'deactivate' multiple facilities across the country. A flurry of emotions at…