President Donald Trump Pays Visit to Wall Prototypes
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday got his chance to inspect prototypes for the “big beautiful border wall” he wants to build to separate the U.S. from Mexico,…
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Upcoming Topics at Capitol Days
DULUTH, Minn.- Tuesday is Capitol Days as Duluth and St. Louis County will head to St. Paul discussing local issues. Over 500 community members and local officials are bringing a voice for the…
Twin Ports Area Receives "C" on Infrastructure Report Card
DULUTH, Minn. - Twin Ports area infrastructure has gotten a "mediocre" rating from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The group released their infrastructure report card for the region Monday. The…
Northland Mines Expect Positive Impact from Tariffs
DULUTH, Minn.- President Trump's decision about steel and aluminum tariffs is bringing a lot of mixed reaction from the Northland. Mines in the Northland are expecting the steel and aluminum tariffs to have…
President Trump Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un for Nuke Talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump plan to meet in May for nuclear disarmament talks, a whiplash development that would put two leaders who’ve repeatedly insulted, threatened and dismissed each other…
Watchdog: Trump Adviser Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal watchdog says White House counselor Kellyanne Conway violated the federal law prohibiting government officials from using their positions to influence political campaigns. The Office of Special Counsel, which is unrelated to Robert Mueller’s office, says…
City of Superior hosts listening session with business community
SUPERIOR, Wisc. - The City of Superior held another in a series of listening sessions on Monday. The city has been hosting listening sessions with different demographic groups to get…
Governor Dayton Urges Passage of MinnesotaCare Buy-In
ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton today urged state legislators to support and pass a “MinnesotaCare Buy-In” option this session. The proposal would allow all Minnesotans the choice to purchase their health insurance through MinnesotaCare – a state program…
Local Gun Stores to Keep Selling Modern Sporting Rifles
SUPERIOR, Wis. - Dicks' Sporting Goods decision to stop selling what they're calling "assault style rifles" is getting a lot of attention, including from other stores in our area that do…
Despite Nolan Retirement, Mills Says no New Bid for Congress
MINNEAPOLIS-Republican Stewart Mills says he won't run for Congress again despite Rep. Rick Nolan's retirement. Mills said in November he wouldn't challenge Nolan, a Democrat, for a third time. When Nolan recently announced plans to retire, Mills said he was…
Sen. Tom Bakk Invites Delta Air Lines to Minnesota Amid Gun Debate
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus Leader Tom Bakk is encouraging Delta Air Lines to move its corporate headquarters to Minnesota. Delta absorbed Minnesota grown airline Northwest in 2008 and consolidated operations in Atlanta, Georgia. This invitation comes…
Governor Dayton Signs Legislative Budget
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 100, HF 399 into law. This bill provides budget funding for the Minnesota Senate and House, and reimburses funding to the Legislative Coordinating Commission. In a statement to the press,…
8th Congressional District Green Party Candidate Makes Campaign Stop
DULUTH, Minn. - A Green Party candidate making a run for the 8th Congressional District seat spent the day fundraising in Duluth. Ray "Skip" Sandman hosted a fry bread taco sale to raise…
Wisconsin Assembly Adjourns for Year
MADISON, Wis.-The Wisconsin Assembly has adjourned, with no plans to return this year. The Assembly adjourned early Friday morning after a 12-hour day. It passed Gov. Scott Walker's $100 per-child tax rebate, a tax incentive package for consumer products maker…
Legislative Budget Heads for Dayton's Signature
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A bill to restore the Legislature's operating budget is heading to Gov. Mark Dayton. Dayton vetoed the $130 million in funding for the House and Senate last year, triggering months of court cases and forcing the Legislature to…
