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Walker to Tell Republicans He's 'Ready' for Run

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Governor Scott Walker plans to tell Republicans that he's ready to run for re-election next year. Walker has been indicating for months he'll seek a third term in 2018. Excerpts released Friday of his Wisconsin Republican…

City Council Approves More Waterfront Re-Zoning

DULUTH, Minn. - Soon, a walk along the Lakewalk may entirely be along the lake. On Monday, Duluth's city council unanimously approved re–zoning for the 2200 block of Water Street. As part…

Dayton Vetoes 2 GOP-Backed Abortion Bills

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton has vetoed two GOP-backed bills that sought to limit abortions in Minnesota. The bills would have restricted public health programs from covering the procedure and created a permitting system for facilities that…

Jeff Johnson to Make Second Run for Minnesota Governor

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republicans' candidate for governor from 2014 is running again in 2018. Jeff Johnson announced a bid for the open seat Wednesday. The Hennepin County Commission lost to Governor Mark Dayton by roughly 5 percentage points…

Wisconsin Assembly Approves Stiffer Ignition Interlock Rule

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Assembly has approved a bill that would create stiffer ignition interlock rules for drunken drivers. The bipartisan-supported measure passed Wednesday would prohibit all repeat offenders as well as first-time offenders with a blood alcohol…

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump abruptly fired FBI Director James Comey Tuesday, saying it was necessary to restore "public trust and confidence" in the nation's top law enforcement agency following several tumultuous months. "The FBI is one of our…

Bill to Limit Election Recount in Wisconsin Advances

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A bill that would have prevented Wisconsin's presidential election recount is gaining momentum in the state Legislature. The Assembly Committee on Campaigns and Elections voted 6-3 to send to the full Assembly a Republican proposal that…

GOP Backs Away from Negotiating to Push Dayton on Budget

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Republicans who control the legislature are preparing to challenge Gov. Mark Dayton over the budget. The two sides have been meeting privately for a week to has out their different versions for the next two-year…

Trump Tabs Minnesota Justice for Federal Appeals Court

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) -  President Donald Trump has nominated Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice David Stras to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Stras formerly clerked for conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice…

Firefighters Announce Endorsement of City Council Candidates

DULUTH, Minn. - IAFF Local 101 Duluth Firefighters have announced their endorsement of Duluth City Council 4th District candidate, Renee Van Nett, and at-large candidates incumbent Zack Filipovich and Rich Updegrove. Local 101 President Pete Johnson, praised all candidates on their…