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Congressman Stauber Holds Roundtable in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- Congressman Pete Stauber held a Roundtable discussion at the Kitchi Gammi Country Club on Monday. The meeting was held to discuss how to make federal grants more accessible to organizations in rural…

Twin Ports Business Owner Running For Duluth Council

DULUTH, Minn. (Press Release) - Born and raised in Western Duluth, entrepreneur Derek Medved, announced his candidacy for City Council at Large today in front of his Gary Korner Store.  Medved grew up in Gary within blocks of the Milk House…

Israel Malachi Announces Run for Duluth Mayor

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson now has an opponent for the city's next mayoral race The CEO of Duluth company Puritan Handwired Amplifiers LLC, Israel Malachi announced he's running for…

Trump Promise of new Mexican Tariffs Brings Protests

WASHINGTON (AP) - It was a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal. President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing a 5% tariff on all Mexican imports, effective June 10, to pressure the country to do…

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…

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…