Derek Medved Leaving Duluth City Council In February
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,…
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Duluth 'Law Enforcement Accountability Network' Marks One Year, Calls For More Feedback
DULUTH, Minn. - A data-driven police accountability group in Duluth is calling on more people from all communities to share experiences they've had with police -- good or bad -- as the group recognizes…
Sen. Smith Promotes Bipartisan Idea To Keep Public Health And Social Service Workers Incentivized To Stay
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Tina Smith is teaming up with another Democrat and two Republicans to push legislation that would encourage more people to stay in the public health industry. The lawmakers say that more…
Gov. Walz’s Budget Would Send $175 Checks to Minnesotans From Surplus
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Governor Tim Walz is proposing $700 million in direct payments to Minnesotans from the state's $7.7 billion surplus as part of his budget plan. According to the governor, the budget, if approved, would include…
New City Council President Arik Forsman Outlines 2022 Priorities
DULUTH, Minn. -- The Duluth city council's new president, Arik Forsman, spoke to FOX 21 about some of his priorities for the year ahead. Having served in the council for three and a half years,…
Spirit Mountain, Depot, Northern Lights Express Included in Gov. Walz's Bonding Recommendations
DULUTH, Minn.- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's bonding recommendations for 2022 amounts to $2.7 billion. The largest in the state's history includes much-needed funding for Duluth and the surrounding area. "They're very geo-balanced across the…
Walz Asks Lawmakers to Back Record $2.7 Billion Bonding Bill
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz asked the Legislature on Tuesday to back a $2.7 billion “local jobs and projects” plan that’s considerably larger than the record package that lawmakers passed two years ago. The Democratic governor unveiled his wish…
Spirit Mountain, St. Louis County Depot Among Northland Entities in Gov. Walz's 2022 Bonding Recommendations
DULUTH, Minn.- On Tuesday Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz released his bonding recommendation of $2.7 billion, which highlights several Northland and regional entities including Spirit Mountain and the St. Louis County Depot in Duluth. For Spirit Mountain, the Governor recommended $12…
Rep. Pete Stauber Announces Re-Election Campaign for Minnesota's 8th District
DULUTH, Minn. - Congressman Pete Stauber on Monday formally announced his run for re-election. U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber (R) who represents Minnesota's 8th District won his second term against Democratic challenger Quinn Nystrom in 2020. "I am running for re-election…
Wisconsin Lawmakers Plan Would Lower Age To Carry Concealed Weapon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican state lawmakers are pushing a plan that would lower the minimum age to legally carry a concealed weapon in Wisconsin. Currently, a Wisconsin resident needs to be 21 before they can apply for a concealed…
Duluth City Councilors Join Mayor Larson For Inauguration
DULUTH, Minn. - Four Duluth city councilors were sworn in Thursday through a virtual ceremony with Mayor Emily Larson. Therese Tomaneck, Azrin Awal and Mike Mayou were all inaugurated as the newest members…
Acting St. Louis Co. Atty. Kimberly Maki Running For Official Office This Nov.
DULUTH, Minn. - Acting St. Louis County Attorney Kimberly Maki, who recently took over for Mark Rubin who retired after more than 40 years of service, has announced she's running to keep that seat in…
Walz Earmarks $40M for Emergency Hospital Staffing
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state. State health…
Marquardt Joins House Members Who Won’t Seek Reelection
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The number of Minnesota state lawmakers who don’t plan to seek reelection continues to grow. Longtime Rep. Paul Marquart joined the list Wednesday. The Democrat was first elected…
Emergency Mask Mandate Fails to Pass with Unanimous Vote By Duluth City Council
DULUTH, Minn.- There will be no indoor mask mandate in the City of Duluth, as the emergency ordinance failed to garner the unanimous vote needed by City Council Monday night. The discussion about a…
