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Walker Says He has No Problem with 'Safe' Refugees

MADISON (AP) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he has no problem with refugees coming into the state as long as they are "safe." Walker was asked Tuesday by reporters about the ongoing legal fight over President Donald Trump's travel…

Divided Wisconsin Supreme Court OKs Toxicology Report

MADISON (AP) - A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has resolved a question over whether results of certain toxicology reports can be admitted at trial without having the author of the report testify in court. The court ruled 5-2 on Tuesday,…

Duluth ESST Task Force Ready for Next Step

DULUTH, Minn. - The city's Earned Safe and Sick Time Task Force is ready for the next step towards its goal of a city ordinance requiring business to provide paid time off…

Minnesota AG: Travel ban could devastate rural health care

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson says she is worried about will happen to small-town hospitals and clinics if President Donald Trump's immigration restrictions prevail. Foreign-born doctors have helped ease the shortage of physicians in rural Minnesota.…

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Ending Daylight Savings

MADISON (AP) - Republican lawmakers are looking to make the summer sun set earlier. Representatives Samantha Kerkman and Michael Schraa introduced a bill Friday, that would eliminate daylight saving time in Wisconsin. The move would mean state residents would no…

U.S. Appeals Court Refuses to Reinstate Trump's Travel Ban

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations. The panel of three judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to block a…

Appeals Court: Decision on Trump Travel Ban Coming Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal appeals court in San Francisco is set to issue its ruling in the legal fight over whether to reinstate President Donald Trump's ban on travelers from seven predominately Muslim nations. The 9th U.S. Circuit…

Amendment Introduced for Recreational Use of Pot in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn.-A Minnesota state representative from Virginia introduced a proposed amendment today to legalize recreational marijuana Democrat Jason Metsa is hoping the amendment can reach a general election ballot in 2018. If passed, it would allow those older than…

Governor Walker Gives State of State Address

MADISON, Wis.-Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker delivered his budget address today at the Capital. The Republican focused on boosting money for schools, along with large tuition cuts for college students. The governor…

Republicans Push for Carbon Tax to Fight Climate Change

WASHINGTON (AP) - A push by a group of senior Republican statesmen for a tax on carbon to help combat the effects of climate change is already meeting entrenched opposition from their own party. Former Secretary of State Jim Baker…

Wisconsin Senate Passes Marijuana Extract Bill

MADISON (AP) - The state Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill that would make it legal to use a marijuana extract to treat seizures. The measure legalizes possession of cannabidiol oil with a doctor's certification. The chapter adopted the bill…

Dayton Says Prostate Surgery Won't Slow Him Down

ST. PAUL (AP) - Governor Mark Dayton says he's confident his upcoming prostate cancer surgery won't hinder his remaining two years in office. The Democratic governor is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove his prostate on March 2. Dayton revealed…

Local Hospitals React to Immigration Ban

DULUTH, Minn. - Area hospitals are taking a wait and see approach to the temporary immigration ban and they vow to help their patients and staff in whatever ways they can. St. Luke's…

Proctor Athletic Facilities Referendum Passed

PROCTOR, Minn. - Proctor residents have voted to pass a referendum to pay for a new hockey arena and multi–functional turf field. The referendum was approved with 1159 votes in favor and…