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Duluth Announces Energy Pilot Project

DULUTH, Minn. - Mayor Emily Larson and other city officials announced a new initiative to reduce Duluth's carbon footprint. The Canal Park steam plant, Duluth Energy Systems, is going completely coal…

Senator Klobuchar Leads Transportation Summit in Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar was in Duluth today leading a transportation summit to exchange ideas and opinions about infrastructure challenges in Minnesota. Transportation and business leaders from across Northeastern…

Official Warns GOP Budget Cuts Could Mean Tax Return Delays

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's top tax official says deep cuts to state budgets could result in months-long delays to tax returns next year. Republicans who control the Legislature have laid out some major cuts to state agencies including…

Republicans Propose Tax Breaks for Wisconsin Beekeepers

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican lawmakers say they want to combat a rapidly declining bee population by giving Wisconsin beekeepers tax exemptions. Representative Amy Loudenbeck said in a memo Tuesday she and Senator Steve Nass are seeking co-sponsors on a…

Superior Recount Results Are In

SUPERIOR, Wis. - A recount held in Superior today, upheld last week's results for one city council seat. It was requested by Tylor Elm, who was running for a Sixth District seat against…

No State Tax on Olympic Winnings Under New Budget Proposal

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Olympic medal winners in Wisconsin wouldn't have to pay taxes on their winnings under a Republican proposal. Representative Joe Sanfelippo and Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said in a news release Monday they're circulating a bill that…

Nolan to Hold Listening Sessions in the Northland

WASHINGTON - Representative Rick Nolan will be holding listening sessions across Minnesota's 8th District to discuss healthcare issues, President Trump's proposed budget, and hear questions and concerns from constituents. Wednesday, April 12 Nolan Listening Session in Grand Rapids 11:00am-12:00pm Grand…

Minnesota Governor Says He'd Veto Pipeline Replacement

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Democratic Governor Mark Dayton says he would veto a bill allowing a Canadian energy company to bypass Minnesota regulators and build a replacement for an aging pipeline. Dayton said Friday that Enbridge Energy's $7.5 billion…

Dayton Signals Possible Compromise on Real ID Impasse

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton has signaled a possible compromise on Real ID after saying he doesn't believe he can allow immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses without legislative approval. Dayton said…

Wisconsin Republicans Praise US Missile Strike on Syria

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Republicans are praising President Donald Trump's missile strike against Syria. House Speaker Paul Ryan calls the action "appropriate and just." Senator Ron Johnson calls the U.S. strike a "swift and appropriate action." And Rep. Mike…

Sen. Klobuchar Takes on Chinese Steel

DULUTH, Minn. - President Donald Trump met with the president of China today to talk about a number of issues including illegal steel entering the U.S. market from China. FOX 21 spoke with Minnesota Senator…

Wisconsin Assembly Committee Approves Drunken Driving Bills

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - An Assembly committee has approved three Republican bills that would impose stiffer penalties and ignition interlock requirements for drunken drivers. The proposals from Representative Jim Ott and Senator Alberta Darling would create a five-year minimum prison…