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Duluth School District Calls Substitute Teacher Shortage a 'Crisis'

It’s not unheard of to talk about a teacher shortage, as in full-time instructors, but what about a dwindling number of available substitute teachers?

Dayton Proposes More Compensation to Farmers for Wolf Losses

Now that wolves are back on the endangered list in Minnesota, Gov. Mark Dayton's budget proposal includes more money to compensate farmers for livestock losses.

Officials Question Free 2-Year College Plan in MN

Critics say many of those students already have grants that cover tuition and fees, and that the plan wouldn't pay for other expenses.

Bayfield County Residents Protest Against Large Hog Farm Proposal

Lovers of Lake Superior are banding together and saying ‘no’ to a huge hog farm looking to call northern Wisconsin home.

Dayton Budget Funds Early Learning, Broadband, Tax Relief

Gov. Mark Dayton has introduced a budget that would expand early-learning programs for Minnesota 4-year-olds, ramp up spending on a broadband build out and provide modest new property tax relief.

Rep. Simonson Visits Duluth Head Start Classroom

A Duluth Head Start classroom got a special visit from a state representative Monday.

Dayton Suggests Tax Hikes to Tackle Transportation Problem in MN

Gov. Mark Dayton's plan for transportation would repair or replace 2,200 miles of state roads and 330 bridges, but would come at a noticeable cost to taxpayers.

Airport Terminal Named After Late Congressman

Minnesota's longest-serving congressman may not be alive anymore, but his name will live on forever in the Northland. The Duluth Airport Authority will be naming its new airport terminal after the late Congressman Jim Oberstar.

Business Owners Discuss Legislative Goals

This morning, local business owners met to discuss their plan for the legislative session.

Superior Mayoral Candidates Face Off in Debate

For the first time this election season, all five candidates for mayor of Superior faced off in a community forum organized by voters.

Mayor Ness Wants Alcohol Sales In Lakeside, Lester Park

Duluth Mayor Don Ness has unveiled his plan to possibly save Lester Park Golf Course by changing a 130-year-old state law to allow alcohol on the course.