Obama Signs Short-Term Bill to Keep Government from Shutting Down
President Barack Obama has signed a short-term funding bill to keep the government from shutting down at the end of the week.
Political News
St. Louis River Alliance Continues to Focus on River Cleanup
When the bonding bill fell through at the State Capitol in St. Paul this year many Northland organizations were left wondering about the future.
UMD Voter Palooza
Election day is getting closer and the UMD campus is educating students about voting in an event called Voter Palooza. Teaching students about the importance of getting out the vote.
City Council Agrees On Maximum Property Tax Increase
The final amount will be voted on in December.
UMD Voter Palooza
Election day is getting closer and the UMD campus is educating students about voting in an event called Voter Palooza. Teaching students about the importance of getting out the vote.
Governor Dayton Signs Emergency Executive Order
Emergency Executive Order 16-08 was signed on Tuesday, proclaiming a state of peacetime emergency for southern Minnesota.
Pence to Meet with Walker for Debate Preparations
Republican vice presidential nominee, Mike Pence, is meeting with Governor Scott Walker for debate preparations in Wisconsin.
Red Herring Lounge Hosts Debate Bingo
The Red Herring Lounge in Duluth hosted a bingo game for patrons to play while watching the presidential debate.
First-Time Voters React to Debate
First-time voters attended debate viewing parties throughout the Northland. Many said they were decided on which candidate they were voting for. However, some wanted the candidates to clarify their stances on the issues.
Clock Runs Out for Special Legislative Session
Governor Mark Dayton says time has run out for a special legislative session.
Voting Underway in Minnesota
Election Day is six weeks away but the voting is already underway in Minnesota.
Walker asks Assembly Speaker to Work with Him on Roads
Gov. Scott Walker is taking the unusual step of sending a public letter to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos encouraging the fellow Republican to work on finding a solution to roads funding.
Kids Voting Initiative Returning For 2016 Election
Mayor Emily Larson, school officials and community organizations announced the return Tuesday.
Gov. Dayton Criticized for Severance Payments to Political Appointees
Minnesota Republicans are criticizing Governor Mark Dayton for authorizing nearly $80,000 in severance payments to three top officials who resigned from his administration.
Duluth Residents Notice a Lack of Political Signs Up
It's presidential election season but maybe you noticed something a little different this time around in Duluth.
