State Legislators Visit Lake Superior College
DULUTH, Minn. - Students at Lake Superior College in Duluth want to bring politicians to a local level, so they hosted A Know Your Legislators forum today. It's the first time…
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Gubernatorial Candidate Chris Coleman Visits Duluth
DULUTH, Minn.-The governor’s race is heating up in Minnesota as candidates are beginning to make their way to the Northland. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman stopped by the Lyric Restaurant in…
Walker Udderly Uninterested in Ending 'America's Dairyland'
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker thinks the push to replace "America's Dairyland" on Wisconsin's license plates is udderly ridiculous. So he's putting the idea out to the pasture. Walker told a farm reporter in an interview Tuesday that…
Wisconsin Christmas Tree Coming from Town of Emery
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Christmas tree that will be on display in the Wisconsin state Capitol this year is coming form the Town of Emery, about 220 miles north of Madison. Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday that the 40-foot…
DFL Mandates Sexual Harassment Training for All Campaigns Wanting Party Support
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Laborer (DFL) Party has announced that all campaigns seeking the party's support must under go sexual harassment training. DFL Chairman Ken Martin today announced that all campaigns receiving official party support from the DFL…
US Budget Deficit Up Sharply to $63.2 Billion in October
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government began its new budget year with an October deficit of $63.3 billion, up sharply from a year ago. The Treasury Department reported Monday that the October deficit was 37.9 percent higher than the $45.8…
Veterans Voiced Concerns to Senator Amy Klobuchar
CLOQUET, Minn.- Senator Amy Klobuchar listened to Northland's rural veterans speak out on concerns. Senator Klobuchar said there are some serious problems with veterans' health benefits. Ensuring the Guard and the Reserve recieve…
Walker Appoints Sen. Sheila Harsdorf as Agriculture Head
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Scott Walker has appointed Republican state Sen. Sheila Harsdorf as secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The appointment announced Friday makes Harsdorf the first woman…
Another Minnesota Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's House speaker has suspended the committee chairmanship of state Rep. Tony Cornish after two women accused the lawmaker of sexual harassment. Speaker Kurt Daudt issued a statement late Thursday in which he also asked…
Special Report: Early Education
MINNESOTA - More than 20,000 of Minnesota's 4-year-olds are heading to preschool this year because of state funding. This has been great news for some rural Northland areas. However, it…
Gov. Dayton Calls for Minnesota Senator to Resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says a state senator accused of sexual harassment should resign. State Sen. Dan Schoen is accused of behavior ranging from unwanted attention to women…
Gov. Walker Running for Third Term
SUPERIOR, Wis.- Governor Scott Walker and Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch laid out their campaign visions Wednesday in the Northland. The main goal is to keep Wisconsin moving forward. The Governor…
Sally Trnka Takes Win Over Duluth School Board Member Harry Welty
DULUTH, Minn. - Sally Trnka spoke to FOX 21 live on air Tuesday night about her win over longtime Duluth school board member Harry Welty. Trnka got 30 percent of…
Voters Approve Half-Percent Sales Tax For Streets; State Legislature Has Final Vote
DULUTH, Minn. -- Mayor Emily Larson reacted live on FOX 21 Tuesday night to an overwhelming yes vote for a half-percent sales tax increase dedicated specifically for streets. 12,021 (76.5%) voted…
Local Voters Head To The Polls On Election Day
DULUTH, Minn. - It's the first Tuesday of November and it's also Election Day. Polling stations in Duluth were open until 8 p.m. for voters to cast ballots. We stopped by one…
