Political News

Former President George H.W. Bush Passes Away

HOUSTON (CNN)- According to his spokesperson, former President George H.W. Bush has died in Houston Friday night. The 41st President was born into privilege and a tradition of service. Bush was a son of a senator, celebrated World War II…

Duluth Remembers Transgender Lives Lost

DULUTH, Minn.- Duluth joined the nation in honoring lives lost in the transgender community. A crowd gathered downtown at the Minnesota Power Plaza on Tuesday night, as part…

Voting Accuracy Methods from 2018 General Election

DULUTH, Minn.-Many voters lined up to cast ballots for the 2018 elections. Some may have questioned how accurate the voting machines  are during the election process. St. Louis County conducted a post-election review to check the ballots from the general…

Judge: White House Must Return CNN’s Jim Acosta’s Credential

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to immediately return the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta. U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly, an appointee of President Donald Trump, announced his decision following…

Liquor May Soon Flow in Lakeside

DULUTH, Minn.- The Lakeside neighborhood had been dry of alcohol sales for more than 100 years. But alcohol may soon flow there once more. After lifting…

Firing of Sessions Sparks Protest in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn.- Anti-Trump protesters took to the steps outside the St. Louis County Courthouse. The group was not happy about President Trump's firing of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions. Overall,…

Local Political Expert Reacts to Midterm Elections

DULUTH, Minn. - There were some surprises and significant changes in the 2018 midterm elections. UWS Assistant Professor of Political Science, Alisa Von Hagel tells us the results showed some democratic momentum…

Radinovich: Many More Precincts to Go

BAXTER, Minn.- Despite falling behind in votes, DFL Candidate for Minnesota's 8th District, Joe Radinovich, announces in a speech that he is not conceding the race. As of 11:30pm, Radinovich's 83,111 votes trail behind Stauber's 106,026. The DFL Candidate said…

UMD Helps First Time Voters Get To The Polls

DULUTH, Minn. -- Students at U.M.D. are trying to make the voting process for many first time voters, go smoothly! The Minnesota Public Interest Research Group set up a table right in…