Gun Debate Heats up Again at Legislature
A House panel was set Thursday morning to debate a handful of proposals that would expand some access to firearms.
Political News
Legal Fight with Bear Researcher Costs MN $430,000
An ongoing legal battle between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and an Ely bear researcher has cost taxpayers roughly $430,000.
Plans For 9-Story Park Point Hotel Shot Down
Plans for a nine-story hotel on Park Point have been shot down, but it's not the end of the road for the project.
Thomas Uncini Steps Down as Chief Medical Examiner
St. Louis County medical examiner Thomas Uncini has announced he'll be stepping down as chief medical examiner.
Unions Sue Over Wisconsin's Right-to-Work Law
The Wisconsin state AFL-CIO and two local unions have filed a lawsuit seeking to at least temporarily stop implementation of Wisconsin's new right-to-work law.
MN Lawmakers Point to Accidents to Make Case for Rail Upgrades
Democratic lawmakers say a string of recent explosive crude-by-rail derailments nationwide make it necessary to improve Minnesota's railroad network.
City Council Votes in Favor of Library Funding
The Duluth Public Library is no longer adequately serving the public, according to city officials.
Minn. House Passes Blue Alert System Bill
The Minnesota House has voted overwhelmingly to set up a statewide alert system aimed at catching suspected police killers.
Walker Signs Right-to-Work Bill into Law
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has signed a right-to-work bill into law, striking another blow against organized labor four years after effectively ending collective bargaining for public-sector workers.
Former VP Walter Mondale Hospitalized
Former Vice President Walter Mondale is hospitalized with the flu.
Northlander Announces Candidacy for Duluth City Council Seat
Noah Hobbs has put in his bid for the Duluth City Council At-Large position.
New E-Cigarette Bill Would Regulate E-Cigs and Restrict Indoor Use
Legislation has been introduced that would ban the use of electronic cigarettes indoors statewide.
Duluth & St. Louis Co. at Capitol Days
Duluth City Officials are in St. Paul for the 18th annual Duluth and St. Louis County Days.
Authorities Say No 'credible threat' on Mall of America
Authorities say there is ``no credible threat'' associated with the Mall of America after the release of a video purportedly made by Al-Qaida-linked rebels that urges Muslims to attack shopping malls.
Primary Tuesday for Superior Mayoral Race
Tuesday is an important day for Superior residents.
