Minnesota's Precinct Caucuses Set to Begin
DULUTH, Minn. -Precinct caucuses will be held across the state of Minnesota on Tuesday, Feb.6. Caucuses are meetings held as a way to engage local community members with their chosen political parties.…
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Trump Will Clear Way for Publication of Classified Memo
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will clear the way for the publication of a controversial Republican-authored memo, White House officials said, despite objections from the FBI. The memo, prepared by Republicans on the House intelligence committee, is said to…
AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claims in his State of Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) — The AP is fact-checking prepared remarks from President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech. Here’s a look at some of the claims we’ve examined: ISLAMIC STATE TRUMP: “Last year I pledged that we would work with…
Trump Puts Twitter Aside as He Prepares for Big Speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will herald a robust economy and push for bipartisan congressional action on immigration in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address, as he seeks to rally a deeply divided nation and boost his own…
Larson Endorses Chris Coleman for Minnesota Governor
Duluth, Minn. - Duluth mayor Emily Larson has officially announced her endorsement for DFL candidate Chris Coleman in the Minnesota gubernatorial race. Coleman is the former mayor of St. Paul. Coleman and…
What is the Real State of the Union?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A by-the-numbers look at President Donald Trump’s first year in office reveals areas of both progress and peril. The stock market is soaring, smashing record after record. The unemployment rate has ticked downward. Some categories of violent…
Rep. Jen Schultz kicks off re-election campaign
DULUTH, Minn. - DFL Rep. Jen Schultz has announced her candidacy for a third term for State House District 7A. Schultz kicked off her campaign on Sunday at Blacklist Artisan Ales in…
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Visits Superior
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Governor walker traveled to the Northland Saturday meeting with the Republican Party of Douglas County. The Republican Party of Douglas County held its annual Lincoln Day dinner in Superior.…
Trump Immigration Plan Offers Citizenship Path to 1.8 Million
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Donald Trump is proposing to provide a path to citizenship for 1.8 million so-called “Dreamers,” younger immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. The plan is likely to get a mixed reaction on…
Gov. Walker Delivers State of the State Address
MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker laid out his priorities for the coming year at his eighth state of the state address Wednesday. He also looked back on 2017…
Walker Ready to Give State of State's Address Today
MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker plans to lay out his priorities for the year in his eighth State of the State speech that comes as he runs for a third term. Walker makes the speech Wednesday afternoon before a joint…
Bill Passes House to Reopen Government
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has approved a bipartisan agreement to re-open the federal government after a three-day partial shutdown. The House approved the bill, 266-150, hours after the Senate backed it, 81-18. President Donald Trump is expected to quickly sign…
Government Shutdown to End Soon
WASHINGTON, D.C.-It looks like the government shutdown will end soon. The Senate has advanced a bill reopening federal agencies through Feb. 8 after Democrats relented and lifted their blockade against the legislation. The shutdown began Saturday after Democrats derailed a…
Candidates for Minnesota Governor Discuss Issues at UMD
DULUTH, Minn. - Seven candidates for Minnesota Governor stopped by the University of Minnesota-Duluth today to meet with students and other voters in the northern part of the state. Several organizations…
Two Harbors Native and Congressional Candidate Appears on Time Magazine Cover
DULUTH, Minn.-Congressional candidate and Two Harbors-native Leah Phifer will be featured on the Time Magazine cover's Jan. 29th issue. Multiple other women are also featured on the cover, all of whom are running for elected office for the first time.…
