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Governor Dayton to Have Surgery on Prostate

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced today he plans to undergo surgery in early March to treat his prostate cancer. He revealed the diagnosis late last month…

Trump Says He Would Have Won Minnesota With 1 More Visit

WASHINGTON (AP) - The 2016 election is never far from President Donald Trump's mind. When Trump met Tuesday with a group of sheriffs from around the country, he saw not just lawmen but battleground states. Trump talked about his victories…

Army to Allow Completion of Dakota Access Oil Pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The Army has notified Congress that it will allow the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline to cross under a Missouri River reservoir in North Dakota, completing the four-state project to move North Dakota oil to Illinois.…

Walker's Budget Looks to Cut UW Tuition by 5-Percent

MADISON (AP) - Governor Scott Walker wants to cut the University of Wisconsin System tuition by 5 percent, letting students opt out of paying some fees and grant the system's request for additional state aid. The governor made the announcement…

Minnesota Bill Banning Cellphone Use While Driving Proposed

ST. PAUL (AP) - Several state lawmakers are proposing legislation that bans cellphone use while driving, with the exception of hands-free devices. Democrat Representative Frank Hornstein says more and more accidents are the result of distracted driving. He says this…

Senate confirms Betsy DeVos for Education Department

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate has confirmed school choice activist Betsy DeVos as Education secretary, with Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie. The Senate historian says it was the first time a vice president had to break a…

Proctor Referendum Vote Coming Soon

PROCTOR, Minn. - The Proctor Rails hockey teams currently play in an arena that is forty-five years old and in need of repair. However, they could play in a new arena next…

Two Harbors Civic Leader Passes Away

TWO HARBORS, Minn.-Two Harbors civic leader Dave Battaglia, 86, died on Wednesday at St. Luke’s Hospital. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 18 years, while serving multiple terms…

Protesters Oppose Mining in National Forest

DULUTH, Minn. - A group of protesters gathered in front of U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan's downtown Duluth office Thursday. Earlier in the week, Rep. Nolan coming out in favor of reversing the…

Minnesota Attorney General Joins Immigration Lawsuit

ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota's attorney general has joined a lawsuit over President Donald Trump's recent immigration order. The lawsuit alleges the order is unconstitutional and should not be enforced. Lori Swanson's office announced Wednesday night, that the state will…

Governor Dayton Visits Mayo Clinic Regarding Cancer Diagnosis

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Governor Mark Dayton visited the Mayo Clinic for his scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer. "Governor Mark Dayton's prostate cancer was caught early and is localized, treatable,…

Gov. Walker: White House Interested in Wisconsin Union Law

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says he spoke with Vice President Mike Pence about how the White House can implement pieces of the Republican governor's contentious policy that effectively ended collective bargaining for most public workers. Union…

Students Stage Protest at UMD

DULUTH, Minn. - University of Minnesota Duluth students stood united Wednesday against President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policy. "America was founded on the dream of a better future,"…

National Security Adviser Puts Iran "On Notice"

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's national security adviser says the administration is putting Iran "on notice" after it tested a ballistic missile. Michael Flynn told reporters Wednesday, that the Trump administration "condemns such actions by Iran that undermine security,…