Biden Sending More Troops to Europe Amid Ukraine Tension
BRUSSELS (AP) - President Joe Biden is sending about 2,000 troops from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to Poland and Germany this week and sending part of an infantry Stryker…
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Wisconsin Senate’s Top Democrat Won’t Seek Reelection
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin state Senate’s top Democrat said Tuesday that she won’t seek reelection this fall. Minority Leader Janet Bewley said she wants to spend more time with her recently retired husband and grandchildren. She said it’s…
Omar Seeks Third Term Representing Minnesota’s 5th District
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar has announced her intention to seek a third term representing Minnesota’s Fifth District. Omar was first elected to the House in 2019 and was the first Somali American in Congress. She said in…
Evers Proposes $150 Checks Under Plan To Spend Surplus
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Tony Evers unveiled an election-year plan Thursday that would send $150 refund checks to every Wisconsin resident, bolster funding for K-12 schools and…
Twin Metals Mineral Leases Near BWCA Canceled by Dept. Of Interior
DULUTH, Minn. (FOX 9) - The mineral leases for Twin Metals Minnesota in northeast Minnesota have been canceled, the Department of the Interior announced Wednesday. The Department says the leases held by Twin Metals were "improperly renewed" in 2019. "The…
Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer To Retire
(CNN) - Justice Stephen Breyer, a consistent liberal vote on the Supreme Court with an unflappable belief in the US system of government and a pragmatic view of the law, plans to retire after…
City Of Duluth Sets 2022 Legislative Priorities
DULUTH, Minn. -- Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and the city council have unanimously agreed on the priorities they would like to see the Minnesota state legislature fund during budget talks in St. Paul…
Gov. Walz Proposes $5.1 Billion in Additional Education, Social Program Spending
EAGAN, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz is proposing $5.1 billion over the next three years in additional spending on education and social programs. Walz released the proposals during a visit to an Inver Grove Heights elementary school. The…
Only Citizens Could Vote in Wisconsin Under Amendment
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Senate has passed a constitutional amendment that says only citizens can vote in elections. The Republican-authored amendment approved Tuesday must also pass the Assembly this year and both houses of the Legislature next session…
Duluth Council Approves Application Process To Fill Derek Medved's Seat
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday the City of Duluth will begin accepting applications to fill the At-Large Council seat soon to be left open by Derek Medved, who announced his resignation last week. Medved abstained from the vote at the council…
US Puts 8,500 Troops on Heightened Alert Amid Russia Tension
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Pentagon says that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has put about 8,500 troops on heightened alert, so they will be prepared to deploy if needed to reassure NATO allies in…
VP Harris Touts Replacing Lead Lines During Milwaukee Stop
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris says during a stop in Milwaukee that removing and replacing lead pipes is a moral imperative and must be one of the nation’s…
Council To Vote Monday On Procedure To Fill Medved's At-Large Seat
DULUTH, Minn. - The Duluth City Council will decided how to move forward with Derek Medved's at-large seat after he announced he's leaving the council Feb. 14 to focus on his KornerStore business. The proposal is calling for an application…
Minnesota Lawmakers Face $7.7B Surplus In 2022 Session
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Legislature will confront a $7.7 billion surplus when it convenes Monday, Jan. 31. And that's bound to set up clashes in this election year over whether to spend…
Duluth Councilor Derek Medved Steps Down Early in Term, Council to Begin Interviewing Candidates to Fill Seat
DULUTH, Minn.- At-Large Duluth City Councilor Derek Medved has decided he will be leaving his term two years early to focus on his growing business. “It's great to see a young entrepreneur continue to…
