State Senator convicted of two felonies plans to resign
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota state senator convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s house plans to resign by early August, her lawyer…
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Duluth City Council Voting to Amend Seasonal Closures of Skyline Parkway
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth City council is voting to amend the seasonal closures of Skyline Parkway. The vote is slated for July 21, 2025. Currently,…
MN Among 3 Democrat-led States To Roll Back Medicaid Access For People Lacking Permanent Legal Status
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For nearly 20 years, Maria would call her sister — a nurse in Mexico — for advice on how to manage her asthma and control her husband’s diabetes instead of going to the doctor in California.…
Minnesota State Senator guilty of first-degree burglary
BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota state senator has been convicted of burglary for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home. The jury on Friday found Nicole Mitchell guilty of first-degree burglary and possession…
MNA Accuses Essentia of 'Intimidation' and 'Retaliation' Amid Strike
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) blasted Essentia Health Wednesday by saying the healthcare provider is intimidating and retaliating against some of the union's Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who have chosen to leave the group's strike and go…
Senator Tina Smith hospitalized
WASHINGTON, D.C. & DULUTH, Minn. - Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is in the hospital. Senator Smith's staff posted on her X account, "While at work at the Capitol today, Sen. Smith started to…
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…
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…
