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Duluth Gives Proclamation For Awareness

Mayor Emily Larson teamed up with County Attorney Mark Rubin who issued their own proclamation. St. Louis County Court House was littered with supports of the cause as they declared April as…

New Mayor To Be Elected In Superior

Superior, Wis. The City of Superior is gearing up for a new mayor to be elected in less than 24 hours from now. It was October of 2016 when current mayor Bruce…

Stockbridge-Munsee President to Address Wisconsin Legislature

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) - The president of a tribe that plans to withhold nearly $1 million from the state over a casino dispute will deliver the annual State of the Tribes address to the Wisconsin Legislature. Stockbridge-Munsee President Shannon Holsey…

Judiciary Panel Votes 11-9 in Favor of Gorsuch

WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Senate panel is backing Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. A Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 along party lines on Monday to favorably recommend Gorsuch to the full Senate. A confirmation vote is expected on Friday, but…

"Nevertheless She Persisted" Tattoos Offered in Superior

SUPERIOR, Wis. - Earlier this year, "Nevertheless She Persisted" became a feminist battle cry after Republican Senator Mitch McConnell made disparaging comments towards Democratic colleague Elizabeth Warren. Women across the country have…

Minnesota House Passes Environmental Finance Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. –The Minnesota House passed its environmental finance bill that Republicans say will help "slow down the government spending spree." The $1.2 billion legislation passed 80–53 late Thursday night. Republican Rep. Dan Fabian, of Roseau, says the bill…

House Approves $2.2 Billion Transportation Plan

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota House has approved a transportation bill that Republicans say will help the state begin work on much-needed road and bridge projects. The nearly $2.2 billion legislation passed by a vote of 76-54. Lawmakers…

REAL ID Passes Senate on Second Try

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota is now one step closer to federal compliance after the Senate passed the REAL ID legislation. The bill passed 60-7 Thursday night. Republican Senator Eric Pratt of Prior Lake amended the bill to remove…

Klobuchar Backs Opioid Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar helped introduce a bill today that would require prescription drug monitoring programs for all states that receive federal funding for opioid abuse. It would also make prescription data…

Lawmakers Consider Harsher Wisconsin Youth Prison Proposals

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Wisconsin state Senate committee is considering a package of anti-crime bills, including three that would impose harsher punishments on youth who commit crimes. The proposals up for a hearing Wednesday, could land more children in…

Minnesota Senate Wants $900 Million in Tax Cuts

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Senate Republicans are pursing deep tax cuts over the next two years for students, families, and those on Social Security. The almost $900 million sought in their bill released Wednesday, directs over half of those…

Wrenshall School District Hoping For Millions

Wrenshall, Minn. Wrenshall School District is hoping to invest 12.5 million dollars into their school system if a proposed referendum is passed Tonight hundreds showed up to the meeting held by the…

Uber, Lyft Excited to Start Duluth Operations

DULUTH, Minn. - While local cab companies aren't happy, the Duluth City Council passed an ordinance Monday, allowing ride share companies like Uber and Lyft to operate in the city. Meanwhile, Uber…

Tribal Leaders to Address Wisconsin Lawmakers, Officials

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Native American leaders in Wisconsin will give their annual State of the Tribes address to the Legislature and constitutional officers on April 4. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said, in a news release Tuesday, that Stockbridge-Munsee tribe…