House Passes Bill to extend Benefits for Iron Range Workers
The Minnesota House of Representatives has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off Iron Range miners, but relief is not coming just yet.
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Senate Votes to Hold Website in Contempt over Sex Ads
The Senate has voted to hold the classified advertising website Backpage.com in civil contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena into how it screens ads for possible sex trafficking.
Obama Nominates Merrick Garland for Supreme Court
President Barack Obama has named Merrick Garland as his nominee for the open spot on the Supreme Court.
Dayton says he'd sign Miner Benefit Extension with Tax Cut
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he will sign any bill that extends unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers on the Iron Range, even if it includes a tax break for businesses.
Gov. Dayton Proposes $698 Million Budget Wishlist
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton announced his $698 million budget proposal Tuesday, focusing on broadband, tax cuts and racial equity.
Dayton Set to Unveil his Wish List for Spending, Tax Relief
Gov. Mark Dayton is ready to lay out his wish list for the year.
City Unveils Lakewalk Connection Study, Cost
We now know how much it would cost to properly connect the so-called missing patch of Duluth’s Lakewalk – at roughly $1.5 million, according to City Councilor Joel Sipress.
House Democrats Announce Legislation to Aid Veterans
Several Minnesota House democrats are proposing legislation to provide addition support for veterans.
Minnesota House Committee OKs Extending Benefits to Laid-off Steelworkers
A state House committee has passed a measure that would extend unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers, but would also give some money back to Minnesota's employers.
Klobuchar, Emmer To Join Obama On Visit To Cuba
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer will join President Barack Obama on his history-making trip to Cuba next weekend.
Amid Capitol Repairs, Public Left Out Of 'People's House'
Minnesota's stately Capitol isn't living up to its nickname of ``The People's House'' this year.
Former MN Congressman Martin Sabo Dies At 78
Former Minnesota congressman Martin Olav Sabo has died. He was 78. Sabo's daughter, Karin Mantor, says he died Sunday morning at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.
Senate Passes Bill Extending Unemployment Benefits for Steelworkers
Minnesota's Senate has passed a bill extending unemployment benefits for laid-off steelworkers, however it is not a done deal.
Klobuchar-Sponsored Legislation to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse Passes Senate
A bipartisan bill to combat prescription abuse has passed the Senate.
Dayton Urges Legislature To Press On, Budget Carefully
Gov. Mark Dayton says lawmakers can't let up in their quest to help more Minnesota residents and protect the state's budget. FOX 21's Zach Richie was at the address and had this live report Wednesday at 9 p.m.
