Duluth City Councilor Azrin Awal Election Annoucement
DULUTH, Minn. - City Councilor Azrin Awal posted on social media, “Today, I announce that I will not be running for re-election this year. My heart is grateful for all the good…
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Walz Contrasts Minnesota's Bipartisan Budget Breakthrough With Washington's Deep Divisions
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz and leaders of the Minnesota Legislature announced a hard-fought budget deal Thursday, contrasting the bipartisan cooperation that produced the agreement with the deep divisions that have tied Washington in knots. The…
Rumors of a Federal Pardon for Derek Chauvin
MINNESOTA -- The five-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder is coming later this month on May 25th. And with that, there are concerns President Donald Trump might issue his convicted killer -- Derek Chauvin…
Mayor: Duluth's Local Government Aid Could Be Cut By $1.1M
DULUTH, Minn. – Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert is concerned, but not surprised, more Local Government Aid (LGA) could be cut from the city. On Wednesday, Reinert said the Minnesota Legislature's Senate Committee on Taxes released its omnibus tax bill, which…
Rosie Loeffler-Kemp Seeks Re-Election to Duluth School Board
DULUTH, Minn. -- Rosie Loeffler-Kemp has announced her bid for re-election to the Duluth School Board in District 1. Highlighting over 30 years of community involvement and nonprofit leadership, she emphasized her commitment to strong public schools and collaborative leadership.…
City Council Approves Outside Investigation Into Internal Issues With Superior Police Dept.
SUPERIOR, Wis. -- Urgent internal struggles within the Superior Police Department will officially be handled by an outside consultant for no more than $50,000 after the city council unanimously approved the measure at tonight's…
Keri Heintzeman Takes Oath of Office
ST. PAUL - Keri Heintzeman was was sworn in May 6, 2025 as the newest member of the Minnesota Senate. She won a special election on April 29 to represent District 6 after Senator Justin Eichorn resigned. He district includes parts of…
Gov. Evers Says He's Not Afraid After Trump Official Suggests Possible Arrest
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that every American should be concerned about “chilling” suggestions from President Donald Trump's top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about…
Dozens Gather at Federal Courthouse for 'May Day' Protest
DULUTH, Minn. - Dozens come out for 'May Day' protest against Trump administration's policies. Thursday's protest outside of the Duluth Federal Courthouse, was one of many anti-Trump protests held across the…
Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits for Laid Off Miners Amended to Jobs Bill on Senate Floor
ST. PAUL, Minn -- A bill to extend unemployment benefits for laid off miners is one step closer to approval. Senator Hauschild's Bill was successfully Amended to Jobs Bill during Senate Floor Debate. Iron Range Senators Hauschild and Farnsworth brought…
Angie Craig Launches Senate Bid
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Tuesday became the latest Minnesota Democrat to enter the increasingly competitive race for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by the retiring Sen. Tina Smith. In her launch video, Craig vows to…
Elon Musk's X Sues To Overturn Minnesota Political Deepfakes Ban
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — X Corp., the social media platform owned by Trump adviser Elon Musk, is challenging the constitutionality of a Minnesota ban on using deepfakes to influence elections and harm candidates, saying it violates First Amendment speech protections. The…
FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge For Allegedly Obstructing Immigration Officials
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A Wisconsin judge was arrested Friday morning on federal charges that allege she attempted to prevent immigration officials from executing an arrest. FBI agents arrested Circuit Court Judge…
Rep. Pete Stauber To Attend Pope's Funeral
DULUTH, MN - Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN) posted on X that he will be attending the funeral of Pope Francis. Stauber wrote, "I am deeply honored to join a bipartisan group of lawmakers in attending the funeral of Pope Francis…
Gov. Tim Walz Pledges To Protect Minnesota From 'Chaos' He Says Trump Has Unleashed On World
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz pledged Wednesday night to do everything in his power to protect Minnesotans from the chaos that he said President Donald Trump has unleashed on the country and the world. Delivering his annual…
