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…
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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…
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,…
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,…
