Tribal Sovereignty Institute to be Formed at UMD
The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, which represents members from each of Minnesota’s 11 tribes, has signed a resolution to support the establishment of a Tribal Sovereignty Institute at UMD.
Political News
Dayton to Lawmakers: Decide Soon on Aid to Mille Lacs Lake
Gov. Mark Dayton says lawmakers need to decide whether they'll hold a special session to aid Mille Lacs Lake area businesses.
Bayfield Mayor, Larry MacDonald, to Retire After 20 Years
Bayfield's Mayor is hanging up his hat after 20 years on the job.
Jimmy Carter Says he Has Cancer, Revealed by Recent Surgery
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter says he has cancer and will undergo treatment at an Atlanta hospital.
MN Supreme Court Expands Access of Cameras in Court
The Minnesota Supreme Court will allow expanded access of news camera and audio recordings of criminal proceedings as part of a pilot project.
Minnesota, North Dakota Reach Concealed-Carry Reciprocity
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the state has reached concealed weapon license reciprocity with Minnesota.
Park Pointers Fight To Stop Sale Of Wooded Land
Some Park Point residents are giving it their all to try to save wooded land St. Louis County wants to sell this October. The three acres of bayside property is just off Minnesota Avenue near 17th Street.
Ranked Choice Voting to Appear on November Ballot
One year ago, the Duluth City Council voted down ranked choice voting. Now, a Twin Cities–based organization is pushing Duluthians to favor this new type of voting, which has led the topic to resurface with the council.
Proposed Townhome Development Denied
It was a hot topic at Monday night’s Duluth City Council meeting, proposed townhomes going up in a neighborhood near UMD’s campus.
Sex Offender Granted Monitored Release from MN Lockup
A community notification meeting is set for next Tuesday in the township southwest of Rochester where Benjamin Gissendanner will live beginning next month.
Duluth Approves $300,000 of Tourism Tax Budget for Spirit Mountain
Monday night, a struggling Spirit Mountain reached out to the city of Duluth for financial support to help keep the ski hill afloat.
Community Action Duluth Greenhouse
The city is planning to turn the lot into a greenhouse and community garden
Governor: Minnesota Sex Offender Program Fixes May Be Costly
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton says fixing the state's program for confining sex offenders may be costly.
Veterans Remember Nagasaki Victims
Sunday marked 70-years since the dropping of the nuclear bomb over the city of Nagasaki, Japan.
Top Minnesota officials sort out sex offender program's fate
Minnesota is under federal court pressure to rework its program that locks up sex offenders even after they serve out prison terms.
