Rep. Simonson Visits Duluth Head Start Classroom
A Duluth Head Start classroom got a special visit from a state representative Monday.
Political News
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.
Wisconsin Lawmakers Seek Highway Speed Increase
If Republican lawmakers have it their way, Wisconsin highways might be getting five miles an hour faster but is it a good thing?
Group Canvasses for Yes Votes in Cloquet
Depending upon where you live in Cloquet, you may have had some canvassers knock on your door Saturday afternoon.
Senator Franken Stops in Northland to Chat Rural Health Care Concerns
Senator Al Franken made a stop in Duluth for a round table discussion, highlighting the many challenges facing rural health care.
Duluth Firefighter Charged with Sex Crimes Against Minors
A Duluth firefighter is accused of disturbing sex crimes against a four month old girl and a six-year-old boy.
Duluth Mayor Meets Kickstarter Goal
Mayor Don Ness has reached his Kickstarter goal of $12,000 to be able to publish a book.
