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Minnesota Lawmaker Pushes for Harsher Penalties for Interfering with Paramedics

A Minnesota lawmaker is planning to introduce a bill that would increase penalties for interfering with paramedics.

White House Press Secretary Slams Trump's Muslim Comments

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest is calling on Republican candidates to denounce support for Donald Trump following comments he made about banning Muslims from the United States.

New Logging Bill Allows Heavy Logging Trucks on I-35

A bill by Congressman Rick Nolan permitting heavy logging trucks on Interstate I-35 has been approved by the house and the senate, and signed in to law by President Barack Obama.

Minnesota Budget Surplus Projected around $1.9 Billion

Minnesota finance officials project nearly $1.9 billion state budget surplus through June of 2017.

Hillary Clinton to make Campaign Stop in Minnesota

Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is making a campaign stop in Minnesota.

Duluth Begins Partnership with New Sister City

Monday, the City of Duluth got a new sister city.

Klobuchar, Franken tout bill to Crack Down on Illegal Steel dumping, Protect U.S. Steelworkers

In light of the mining industry taking a big hit in Minnesota, Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken are teaming up to crack down on illegal steel dumping.

Gov. Walker: Wisconsin Will Not Accept Syrian Refugees

Governor Scott Walker announced Monday that Wisconsin will not accept any Syrian refugees.

Obama: Large US Troop Deployment Against IS 'A Mistake'

President Barack Obama says putting large numbers of U.S. troops on the ground to combat the threat from the Islamic State would be ``a mistake.''

Minnesota House Candidate Ends Campaign After Tweet About ISIS

A Democratic candidate for the Minnesota House has ended his campaign hours after he sent out a Tweet that said the Islamic State group "isn't necessarily evil."

Governor Mark Dayton's Father Passes Away

Bruce Dayton, the father of Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, died Friday.

Commissioner Hears from Public on Expanding Medical Cannabis

Minnesota's health commissioner will hear what the public has to say about expanding the state's medical marijuana program to include patients suffering chronic pain.