Former Duluth Fire Chief Sentenced for DWI, Releases Statement
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth's former fire chief now knows his sentence for a DWI arrest in March, and he's speaking out about it for the first time. Dennis Edwards, a 23-year…
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Mueller to Make First Public Statement on Russia Probe
UPDATE: Special counsel Robert Mueller says he's leaving the Justice Department now that he's concluded his Russia probe. WASHINGTON (AP) - Special counsel Robert Mueller will make his first public statement on the results of his nearly two-year long Russia…
Duluth Projects Part of $48 Billion Budget Passed by Minnesota Legislature
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Legislature passed a $48 billion state budget. It includes money for some big Duluth projects. According to Senator Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth), Duluth's half-percent sales tax increase for road repairs and about $97 million for…
Officials: US to Send 1,500 More Troops to Middle East
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration notified Congress on Friday that it plans to send about 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran, officials said. Members of Congress were notified a day after a White…
Governor Calls Special Session to Complete $48B Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has called lawmakers back for a special session to complete a $48 billion state budget for the next two years. The Democratic governor told them to convene at 10 a.m. Friday…
Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer Still On 'Voluntary Paid Leave' Since April 16
CLOQUET, Minn. - There's still no official word on why Cloquet Police Chief Jeff Palmer remains off the job or when he will return. Chief Palmer began his "voluntary paid leave"…
Nearly 2 Months After Now-Former Fire Chief's DWI, Mayor Larson Still Mum
DULUTH, Minn. - It's been nearly two months since Duluth's now-former fire chief, Dennis Edwards, was arrested and eventually charged with DWI. But there's still no comment from Mayor Emily Larson who…
Last Bills Settled; Lawmakers Await Word on Special Session
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Walz and top legislative leaders have now reached agreement on all nine of their major budget bills, and lawmakers are now waiting on the governor to call a special session so they can…
Public Voting for City of Duluth Flag Begins
DULUTH, Minn.- Now's your chance to help Duluth pick which design should be on the next city flag. There were at total of 195 designs submitted by people in Duluth, and a…
Duluth Projects Still in the Mix for State Funding
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota legislature is expected to hold a special session soon that could pump a lot of state money into Duluth. The Verso Paper Mill is asking…
Minnesota Senate GOP Prepares 'Lights on' Bill Amid Impasse
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate is prepared to pass a measure to prevent a state government shutdown if legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz can't agree on a budget deal. Senate Republicans launched the gambit…
Senate Confirms Trump Official as Justice Department Deputy
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has voted to confirm Jeffrey Rosen as deputy attorney general, the second-ranking official at the Justice Department. The vote was 52-45. Rosen replaces Rod Rosenstein, who left the department last week. Rosentein appointed special counsel…
UMD Students Create Tech to Help Fight Off School Threats
DULUTH, Minn.- Multiple school shootings have rocked the nation recently. In order to help stop those threats, UMD Engineering students have created groundbreaking technology to help law enforcement in situations…
House Panel Votes to Hold AG Barr in Contempt
WASHINGTON (AP) -The House Judiciary Committee has voted to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress, escalating the legal battle with the Trump administration over access to special counsel Robert Mueller's report. The committee voted 24-16 to hold…
Superior City Council Fails to Elect President Again; Mayor Paine Frustrated
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Superior Mayor Jim Paine is growing increasingly frustrated after a second city council meeting that failed to vote in a new council president. "Basically the council failed to…
