Duluth Reveals 2016 General Fund Budget
Next year's financial plan for the city of Duluth is being largely characterized as a 'status quo' budget compared to the 2015 budget with two primary exceptions.
Political News
City Willing to Help with Renovations
The City of Superior is invested in the future of Tower Avenue.
Former Politician Endorses Duluth City Council Candidate
Former Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon says after reviewing candidates for the 5th district seat, she has decided to endorse Janet Kennedy.
Range Regional Airport Gets Nearly $2.5 Million for Improvements
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that they have awarded $2,437,539 for infrastructure improvements at the Range Regional Airport in Hibbing.
Scanlon-Cloquet Merger Study
Scanlon and Cloquet already share police and fire services, but operate under separate municipal governments.Â
Congressmen want to know why St. Cloud VA report was shelved
Minnesota congressmen are demanding to know why a 2013 investigation that found serious problems with the work environment at the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Medical Center was quietly shelved.
FEMA May Ask for Return of Funds
FEMA has 90 days from August 24th, to make an official decision on whether to ask Duluth to return any portion of the $1.78 million in question.Â
Lawmakers Deny Allegations of 'Making Out' at Eagan Park
Two Minnesota lawmakers cited for allegedly ``making out'' at an Eagan park last week are accusing a sheriff's deputy of making up the story.
Bills targeting Planned Parenthood Funding up for Hearing
A Republican bill to block federal money from going to Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin is up for a public hearing.
Superior Residents to Vote on School Funding
The school district says the money will provide secure entrances for all Superior schools, new class areas at superior high school, and an entirely new Cooper Elementary School.
Norshor Theater Presentation, Fees and Renovation Ideas
The Committee Of the Whole reviewed a major proposal to renovate the NorShor Theater on Monday.
Group Rallies in Favor of Bike Lanes
Prior to Monday's City Council a group rallied in favor of bike lanes.
Senator Stops in Northland to Promote Book
Senator Amy Klobuchar stopped in Duluth Monday night at Barnes and Noble.
Officers cite 2 men for trying to net fish on Gull Lake
Conservation officers have issued citations to two tribal members who attempted to net fish on Gull Lake in Nisswa on the second day of efforts by activists to assert rights they say they hold under an 1855 treaty.
Hundreds march to Minnesota State Fair protest
Hundreds of protesters are marching in a Black Lives Matter rally outside the Minnesota State Fair.
