Law on Collecting DNA Upon Arrest Takes Effect in WI
A new state law is taking effect that greatly expands the collection of DNA samples by law enforcement officials.
Political News
WI Wildlife Experts Say Bill Could Be Lethal for Deer
A wildlife expert says a Republican bill aimed at allowing Wisconsin residents to feed deer may have fatal implications for the animals.
St. Louis County to Invest $119M in Road, Bridge Reconstruction
St. Louis County roads are about to get a makeover that has a bigger price tag than what it cost to repair Duluth after the 2012 flash flood.
Minnesota DFLers Give Session Update
Minnesota House DFL leaders and local lawmakers visited Duluth Tuesday to give an update on the legislative session.
New Face Announces City Council Candidacy
Another Duluthian has announced her candidacy for city council at-large. The newest face in the mix is Elissa Hansen.
Franken Aims to Keep Mentally Ill Out of Prison and Into Treatment
St. Louis County Police say forty-three percent of inmates booked at the jail has a mental illness.
Senate Democrats Stress Education, Reserves in MN Budget Plan
Minnesota Senate Democrats have produced a two-year budget outline that would commit $550 million more for education programs and socks $250 million extra into state reserves.
Duluth Proposes Major Overhaul in Taxi Laws
City leaders are planning for a major overhaul in Duluth’s taxi business, and cab drivers are taking the wheel to help with the new direction.
Em Westerlund Kicks Off Duluth City Council Campaign
Wednesday a District 3 candidate had her campaign kick off.
Police, Attorneys Talk Body Camera Pros and Cons
When it comes to moments captured through body cameras there are no solid laws on what's public and what's private.
Public Discusses Future of Lincoln Park Neighborhood
An area of Duluth that can easily be labeled as a "ghost town,” with its vacant buildings, will soon see the first steps of future development.
Gov. Walker Approves Improvement Project at Richard I. Bong Airport
Governor Scott Walker today announced a $365,833 project to do planning and design for the construction of a parallel taxiway to Runway 14/32 at Richard I Bong Airport.
WI Bill Would OK Off-Duty Police with Guns in School
A proposal that would allow off-duty and retired police officers to carry guns in schools is finding support in the Wisconsin Legislature.
Gardner Won't Seek Re-election as Duluth Councilor
Duluth city councilor Sharla Gardner announced late Monday night she will not be running for a third term.
West Duluth Could Get $50 Million in Outdoor Projects
City leaders in Duluth are considering investing as much as $50 million in outdoor recreation projects in an effort to revitalize the city's west side.
