Wisconsin Assembly to Vote on $500 Million Bucks Arena Deal
The Wisconsin state Assembly is scheduled to vote on approving a $500 million financing plan for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
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Improving Sidewalks, Streets and Health in Cloquet
While the City of Cloquet continues to consider ways to generate more foot and bicycle traffic throughout the community, it’s raising some questions whether the positive outweigh the negatives.
Proposal to Change Process to Determine City Councilors' Pay
Duluth city councilors are currently paid a flat fee of $833 each month for their service as a member of the council. But Monday night, one city councilor is looking to change the way that fee is determined.
More Minnesotans have health coverage but suits keep rising
The number of Minnesotans who have health insurance is rising but so is the number of state residents struggling to pay their medical bills.
Residents Honor 5-Year Anniversary of Enbridge Oil Spill
Sunday marks five years since an Enbridge pipeline dumped more than a million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River, resulting in the nation's largest tar sands oil spill.
Lawmakers Work on Act to Help Families
The Working Parents Act was introduced at the last legislative session as a way to bring more stability to working families and help to develop places of employment that reflect our changing economy
Ranked Choice Voting on November Ballot in Duluth
Duluth voters will be heading to the polls in November to decide whether they want to change the way they vote.
Gov. Walker Issues Order to Arm Wisconsin National Guard
Republican Gov. Scott Walker has issued an executive order allowing Wisconsin National Guard's adjutant general to arm his troops in the wake of an attack on a pair of military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Walker Signs Abortion Ban Bill
Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that outlaws non-emergency abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.
148th Fighter Wing Marks a Significant Event
The arrival of the active duty Airman (a native of Minnesota) marks a significant event for the 148th Fighter Wing, the Duluth Military Affairs Committee, the city of Duluth and the state of Minnesota.
Spring Running for Duluth City Council
Karl Spring announced plans to represent district one.
Notice: Walker to sign 20-week abortion ban Monday
Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled Monday to sign a bill banning abortions at or beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Medical marijuana, now legal, still not easy to get for some
Just two facilities in Minneapolis and Eagan opened when Minnesota's new medical marijuana program launched this month.
8th District Schools in Minnesota get More Than $1M
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan Thursday announced more than $1 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education through the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Program for colleges in the Eighth District.
Chisholm Post Office to be Renamed After Late Congressman
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan, announced that their bill to rename the Chisholm Post Office in memory of former Representative Jim Oberstar has passed the House.
