ALLETE sale now just one step away
DULUTH, Minn. - In May of 2024 ALLETE, the company that runs Minnesota Power and Superior Water, Light and Power of Wisconsin along with other energy related companies announced…
Political News
Rice Lake expected to name Acting Mayor
UPDATE: The City of Rice Lake says in a news release they still consider Suzanne Herstad to be Mayor until her resignation letter is presented at their Monday, July…
MNA Labor Relations Field Manager to run for Congress
DULUTH, Minn. - Chad McKenna has announced he will be running for Congress. McKenna says he'll be running for Minnesota’s 8th…
Rice Lake Mayor Suzanne Herstad Resigns
RICE LAKE, Minn. - Rice Lake Mayor Suzanne Herstad has resigned. In a news release, Mayor Herstad’s resignation letter was quoted saying, "Serving this remarkable community has been one…
St. Louis County waiving permit fees for wildfire rebuilding
DULUTH, Minn. - The St. Louis County Board has voted to temporarily waive the fees associated with land use and septic permits for those trying to [caption…
Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane
(AP) - For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings…
Tiffany, Stauber, and other members of Congress send letter to Canadian Ambassador about wildfire concerns
WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives Tom Tiffany (WI-07) and Pete Stauber (MN-08) along with other members of Congress sent a letter to…
Rep. Pete Stauber statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1. H.R. 1 is also called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “In November, the American people elected President Trump and gave him the majorities…
Rep. Tom Tiffany statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1. H.R. 1 is also called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “The top…
Minnesota Nurses Association comes to agreement with Twin Cities hospitals; Duluth strike still imminent
DULUTH, Minn. - The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) has announced it has come to tentative agreements with Twin Cities-area hospitals. In their announcement they said, "Duluth prepares for action". MNA agreed to the tentative terms with Allina Health, Children’s Minnesota,…
President's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Would Cost St. Louis County At Least $16M, County Says
DULUTH, Minn. -- St. Louis county leaders put out a warning to residents Wednesday to say President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” – if passed -- would cost the county at least $16 million. As written now, the federal bill…
Solvay Hospice House temporarily pausing care due to looming MNA strike
DULUTH, Minn. - Miller-Dwan Foundation and Essentia Health announced they will be temporarily pausing care at Solvay Hospice House beginning July 8. The announcement was made in response to the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) plan to begin an open-ended strike at…
Sign installed for Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway
DULUTH, Minn. - Signs are now up recognizing the "Senator David J. Tomassoni Memorial Cross Range Expressway". The expressway is Highway 169 between Itasca County Road 69 in Marble and St. Louis County Road 7 in Mountain Iron. In 2024…
Hortman family to Lie in State
MINNESOTA -- Tuesday morning governor Tim Walz announced Melissa and Mark Hortman will Lie in State Friday, in Saint Paul. They will be joined by their golden retriever, Gilbert. They…
