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The Latest: Pipeline Protesters Arrested at Vikings Stadium

FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis police have arrested two Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters who unfurled a huge banner inside U.S. Bank Stadium during a Minnesota Vikings game. The man and woman were arrested Sunday afternoon after…

Wisconsin Transportation Study Considers Interstate Tollways

MADISON (AP) - A new state transportation study finds that installing tollways on Wisconsin interstates could raise billions of dollars, but that substantial upfront investments would be needed and federal approval is uncertain. The Wisconsin State Journal reports the Department…

With Trump Victory, GOP Hopes to Overhaul Medicaid

ATLANTA (AP) - With Donald Trump's election, Republicans in Congress will have the opportunity to overhaul Medicaid, something they've wanted to do for years. The program provides health care to millions of lower-income and disabled Americans. Currently, the federal government…

Dayton Discusses Twin Metals Decision

ST. PAUL, Minn.- Gov. Mark Dayton says the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine is ``stymied'' but he's not ready to declare it dead yet despite moves by his administration and the…

Gov. Walker writes letter to Trump to help citizens of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. - Governor Scott Walker, today, sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump, outlining actions he believes the incoming administration should take immediately upon entering office to restore state control over the governance of a number of programs and…

Former Mayor Ness takes new position

DULUTH, Minn. - Former Duluth Mayor Don Ness has been named the new executive director of the Ordean Foundation. Ness is taking over for retiring Executive Director…

Feds Deny Mineral Leases to Twin Metals

ELY, Minn- Mixed feelings in Ely as the Federal government released its decision not to renew mineral leases for the Twin Metals mining project. Ely Mayor Chuck Novack says, "Totally…

Governor, tribal leader discuss reducing DAPL protest tensions

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota Governor, Jack Delrymple says he and Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault have met to discuss reducing tensions between law enforcement officers and Dakota Access oil pipeline opponents. The pipeline is stalled while developer…

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman running for governor in 2018

ST. PAUL (AP) - St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is running for governor in 2018. The Democratic mayor made it official with a Tuesday announcement. Coleman had long been considered as a possible gubernatorial candidate. The speculation increased earlier this…

Stein plans to donate leftover money raised for recounts

MADISON (AP) - Green Party presidential candidate, Jill Stein says she plans to donate any money left over from the $7.3 million she raised to force recounts in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Stein said Tuesday that the exact costs of…

Donald Trump remains winner of Wisconsin

Republican Donald Trump's victory in Wisconsin has been reaffirmed following a presidential recount that showed him defeating Democrat Hillary Clinton by more than 22,000 votes.