Gov. Dayton Releases Bonding Bill Proposal
ST. PAUL, Minn.-A new public works bonding proposal has been issued by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. The bill calls for $1.5 billion to be spent on a variety of projects throughout…
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Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Thissen Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn. - Another candidate or Minnesota governor has thrown his hat into the ring for the DFL. Paul Thissen is a former speaker of the Minnesota House…
Wisconsin Governor Candidate Stops in the Northland
WISCONSIN - Fifteen Democrats have announced their plans to run for Governor of Wisconsin in 2018 against Republican Incumbent Scott Walker. One of the Democratic candidates, Dana Wachs, stopped at Fox…
Fischbach Faces Lawsuit Over Senate, Lt. Gov. Roles
ST. PAUL, Minn.-Minnesota's new Republican lieutenant governor is being sued for trying to keep her seat in the state Senate. Senate President Michelle Fischbach automatically became Gov. Mark Dayton's second-in-command this month when Tina Smith resigned the job for a…
GOP senator says lawmakers reach immigration compromise
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of bipartisan senators has reached a deal on legislation to protect younger immigrants brought to the country illegally, a spokesman for Sen. Jeff Flake said Thursday. The group including the Arizona Republican, top Senate Democrat…
Leah Phifer Minnesota's 8th Congressional Candidate visits Northlanders
DULUTH, Minn.- Leah Phifer is a candidate for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District and took a visit to the Northland on Wednesday. Phifer is running against Rick Nolan, in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. She…
Governor Mark Dayton Visits the Iron Range
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton was on the Iron Range Wednesday. The Governor met with community leaders about issues important to Northern Minnesota. Increasing local government aid,…
Bannon to Exit Breitbart News Network after Break with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump. Breitbart announced Tuesday that Bannon would step down as executive chairman of the…
Trump Suggests 2-Phase Immigration Deal for 'Dreamers'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Seeking a bipartisan compromise to avoid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that an immigration deal could be reached in two phases — first by addressing young immigrants and border security with what he called…
Walz, Coleman Release Fundraising Totals in Governor's Race
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The rush for cash is on in the crowded race for Minnesota governor. Democratic candidate and Rep. Tim Walz said Monday his campaign had raised more than $1.1 million in 2017. Fellow Democrat and former…
Duluth City Councilors Sworn In
DULUTH, Minn. - Duluth City Councilors were sworn in Monday at a ceremony at City Hall. Renee Van Nett is the one newcomer to the council. She was elected to represent…
Oprah Speech has Democrats Buzzing about Possible 2020 Run
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Oprah Winfrey’s impassioned call for “a brighter morning even in our darkest nights” at the Golden Globes has Democratic Party activists buzzing about the media superstar…
End of Protection for Salvadorans Fills Families with Dread
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s decision to end special protections for nearly 200,0000 Salvadoran immigrants filled many Salvadoran families with anxiety dread Monday, raising the possibility that they will be forced to abandon their roots in the U.S. and…
Osmek Says His Governor Campaign is Over
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republican David Osmek says he's ending his campaign for governor. Osmek, a state senator from Mound, says he decided to drop out after discussing prospects with family and supporters over the holidays. Osmek finished fifth…
Senator Tina Smith Visits the Northland
DULUTH, Minn.- Friday night Senator Tina Smith made her first big public appearance, meeting Northlanders in Duluth. Senator Smith spoke with Northlanders at Hoops Brewery, on what she hopes to tackle…
