Emily Larson Becomes First Female Mayor of Duluth
History was made in Duluth Monday night as Emily Larson was sworn in as the city’s first female mayor – ever.
Political News
President Obama Plans Push on Gun Control
President Obama is slated to finalize a set of new executive actions tightening the nation's gun laws.
Reinert Won't Seek Re-Election in 2016
Senator Roger Reinert announced Sunday morning that he will not be seeking re-election in 2016.
Don Ness Plans to Open his Own Business
After eight years, Duluth Mayor Don Ness will step out of the spotlight and into a more entrepreneurial role.
Superior Mayor Apologizes for Muslim Comment
Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen has issued an apology for controversial remarks on Facebook calling the President a Muslim.
Gov. Dayton Sets Deadline for Special Session Decision
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is giving lawmakers a deadline to decide on a special session.
$577K in Overtime Paid to Scott Walker's Bodyguards
Federal labor regulators say the Department of Transportation has paid more than half-a-million dollars in overdue overtime to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's bodyguards.
Laid-Off Iron Range Steelworker to Attend State of the Union Address
A laid-off Iron Range Steelworker will be attending President Obama's State of the Union Address.
Protesters Call for Hagen's Resignation
Members of the Justice City Coalition and a small group of community members gathered at City Hall in response to controversial remarks made by Mayor Bruce Hagen calling President Obama a Muslim.
Protesters Demand Superior Mayor's Resignation
Members of the Justice City Coalition, and community members are outside of Superior's City Hall in response to controversial remarks made by Mayor Bruce Hagen calling President Obama a Muslim.
Councilor Garfield: Hagen Can't Be Mayor Anymore
While councilor Graham Garfield continued to get slammed with all types of phone calls and e-mails Wednesday – both locally and even from around the country – he told FOX 21’s Dan Hanger there’s absolutely no way Hagen can stay in office after issuing the “final” statement.
Superior Council Pres. Talks Threats, Healing Process
Superior City Council President Tom Fennessey says councilors and city departments are receiving threats following Hagen's controversial remarks about President Obama being a Muslim.
Full, Final Statement From Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen
Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen released the following statement Wednesday afternoon as his final response to his controversial remarks calling President Obama a Muslim.
Residents, Activists React to Mayor Hagen's 'Final' Statement
For the first and last time, Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen is addressing his comment about President Obama being Muslim.
Dayton Sets Payment Deadline for Essar Steel
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has set a firm deadline for Essar Steel to repay the state's $65.9 million loan.
