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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…
President Trump: Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire”
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire” to be phased in over 24 hours. The U.S. president said on Truth Social that the ceasefire…
Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran says missile barrage on Qatar was same number as bombs used by US on nuclear sites, signaling desire to de-escalate. Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar,…
Beaver Bay to get new mayor because of law confusion
BEAVER BAY, Minn. - The city of Beaver Bay is slated to have a new mayor effective July 7, 2025. Marcus Huss was selected to be the new mayor at the June 17 city council meeting. Previous mayor Tom Gmach…
Minnesota cannabis tax rising to 15% in 2025 to support regulation rollout
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Cannabis Taxes in Minnesota are on the rise. They're sitting at 10-percent now, but will go up to 15-percent…
Minnesota issues first cannabis business license
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has issued the first cannabis business license in the state of Minnesota. It is going to Herb-Quest, LLC. Herb-Quest is a microbusiness…
President to have "Golden Share" in future of Nippon Steel & U.S. Steel partnership
CALGARY, Alberta & DULUTH, Minn. - President Donald Trump would have unique influence over the operations of U.S. Steel under the terms of the investment being made by Nippon Steel. Administration officials over the past few days provided additional insight…
Man accused of lawmaker assassination to face federal charges
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The man accused of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another will be facing federal charges. The Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson, FBI Special Agent in Charge,…
Man Suspected Of Shooting 2 Minnesota Lawmakers Caught
BELLE PLAINE, Minn. (AP) — The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another has been taken into custody, bringing an end to a massive, nearly two-day search that…
Gov. Walz Issues Statement On Arrest Of Murder Suspect Vance Boelter
Gov. Tim Walz released the following statement Sunday night on the arrest of Vance Boelter following the “assassination” of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the “attempted assassination” of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, according…
Shootings of MN Lawmakers turn homes into Crime Scenes
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. - Shootings at the residences of two Minnesota lawmakers turn the homes into crime scenes. The homes of DFL Rep. Melissa Hortman in Brooklyn Park and Sen. John Hoffman in…
Search Continues for Suspect Connected to Shooting of 2 Minnesota Legislators
Note: This is a developing news story. We will update as new information becomes available. BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. (AP) — A man posing as a police officer shot and killed a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband in a brazen attack…
Statements Reacting to Fatal Shooting of Former Minnesota House Speaker
DULUTH, Minn: - A number of Northland elected officials, Minnesota government leaders, and various organizations have been releasing statements following the shooting death of former Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband. This shooting is currently under investigation,…
Signatures for 'Right to Repair' ballot initiative delivered to Duluth City Hall
CITY HALL - Duluth Tenants Union deliver signatures in support of their "Right to Repair" ballot initiative to the City Clerk. Nearly 6,000 signatures in support of the Duluth "Right to Repair"…
