Senate Democrats Stress Education, Reserves in MN Budget Plan
Minnesota Senate Democrats have produced a two-year budget outline that would commit $550 million more for education programs and socks $250 million extra into state reserves.
Political News
Duluth Proposes Major Overhaul in Taxi Laws
City leaders are planning for a major overhaul in Duluth’s taxi business, and cab drivers are taking the wheel to help with the new direction.
Em Westerlund Kicks Off Duluth City Council Campaign
Wednesday a District 3 candidate had her campaign kick off.
Police, Attorneys Talk Body Camera Pros and Cons
When it comes to moments captured through body cameras there are no solid laws on what's public and what's private.
Public Discusses Future of Lincoln Park Neighborhood
An area of Duluth that can easily be labeled as a "ghost town,” with its vacant buildings, will soon see the first steps of future development.
Gov. Walker Approves Improvement Project at Richard I. Bong Airport
Governor Scott Walker today announced a $365,833 project to do planning and design for the construction of a parallel taxiway to Runway 14/32 at Richard I Bong Airport.
WI Bill Would OK Off-Duty Police with Guns in School
A proposal that would allow off-duty and retired police officers to carry guns in schools is finding support in the Wisconsin Legislature.
Gardner Won't Seek Re-election as Duluth Councilor
Duluth city councilor Sharla Gardner announced late Monday night she will not be running for a third term.
West Duluth Could Get $50 Million in Outdoor Projects
City leaders in Duluth are considering investing as much as $50 million in outdoor recreation projects in an effort to revitalize the city's west side.
Minnesota Republicans Stake out $7B Plan for Roads, Bridges
Minnesota House and Senate Republicans want to tap the state's budget surplus, reroute existing tax revenue and borrow toward a $7 billion upgrade goal for roads and bridges over the coming decade.
Poll: Majority Says Performance Should Guide Teacher Layoffs
A new poll shows 68 percent of Minnesotans say a teacher's performance, not his or her seniority, should be the deciding factor in making layoff decisions.
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz to Launch Presidential Bid
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz plans to announce Monday that he is running for president.
Judge Rules Wisconsin Abortion Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge has struck down a Wisconsin law requiring abortion providers to get hospital admitting privileges.
Dayton Sets Date for Minnesota's State of the State
Gov. Mark Dayton still has some time to write his State of the State speech.
MN State Parks Seek Fee Bump to Maintain Services
The Department of Natural Resources is asking the Minnesota Legislature to raise entrance fees at state parks so it can maintain services at existing levels.
