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.
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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.
Superior's Mayor Issues Written Statement on Controversial Post
Mayor Bruce Hagen has found himself in the middle of a controversy since posting a comment on Facebook about President Obama and his wife.
Political Professor Weighs In On Hagen Controversy
"With social media it does place a certain responsibility on public officials and I think that for the most part, one would assume that they are aware of the ramifications of certain statements," Dr. Von Hagel said, Tuesday.
Local Groups Calling on Superior Mayor to Resign
Several local groups are calling on Superior Mayor Bruce Hagen to resign following controversial remarks he made on Facebook about the President and First Lady.
White House Chief of Staff to Visit Iron Range
White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough will visit Virginia next week to discuss the mining layoffs on the Iron Range and the national steel crisis.
City Council Votes On Street Light Fee
Duluth plans to erase the street light monthly fee all together.
Will Mayor-Elect Larson Keep Chief Administrative Officer?
With less than a month before Mayor-Elect Emily Larson takes over for Mayor Don Ness, the city of Duluth’s longtime Chief Administrative Officer still doesn’t know if he’ll have a job come January.
FEMA Considerably Lowers Duluth's Payback From Flood
Just weeks ago, Duluth was in danger of having to pay back $1.5 million to FEMA for potential unqualified use of emergency money during the Northland Flash Flood. But last week officials were notified the payment had been waved to a much lower amount in the thousands.
