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Barnum School Board Could Decide To Cut Nearly $750,000 From District’s Budget

A decision could be made at the next regular school board meeting on February 18th.

February 6, 2020

Nachai Taylor,

BARNUM, Minn. – The Barnum School District could potentially need to cut nearly $750,000 from its budget for the next school year. This financial concern comes after the school board was presented with options to help reduce expenses within the school district during Tuesday’s board meeting. The $750,000 in cuts is just a recommendation for now. But the need to…

Walz Preparing to Roll Out $1.3 Billion Budget

Gov. Tim Walz is preparing to roll out his first capital spending proposal, a $1.27 billion public construction borrowing bill.

February 26, 2019

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Gov. Tim Walz is preparing to roll out his first capital spending proposal, a $1.27 billion public construction borrowing bill. Walz makes the announcement Tuesday at the Fort Snelling Upper Post veterans housing community. His budget, higher education, transportation, housing and corrections commissioners will be there, plus his Metropolitan Council chair. Walz revealed some broad outlines last week…

City Council Approves New Budget

Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 Goes Up, Minimal Cuts

December 10, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth City Council approved a new budget for the city Monday night. The budget is expected to be $3 million bigger than 2018’s. Councilors said the amount of cuts in this budget are minimal at best. Changes include adding $280,000 for park maintenance. At the council meeting they also had the first reading of an amendment that…

Tips to Avoid Back-to-School Budget Busters

Local Financial Professional Barry Bigelow Offers Tips to Back-to-School Shopping

August 22, 2018

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – Pens, pencils and notebooks are just the tip of the icebery for families stocking up on back-to-school supplies. Every year, surprise budget busters catch shoppers off guard and cost them cash. That’s why local financial professional Barry Bigelow with Great Waters Financial is offering tips to save on your back-to-school buys. 1. Technology • Parents are shelling…

Financial Expert Gives Tips for College Graduates Entering Workforce

Managing Finances with Great Waters Financial Lead Advisor

May 9, 2018

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – It’s graduation time and thousands of college grads are now heading into the workforce. Unfortunately, many of these millennials are moving forward in life with college loan debt and not much knowledge on managing finances. This morning, Lead Advisor for Great Waters Financial Barry Bigelow stopped by FOX 21 to give some tips. Here are four subjects…

Legislative Budget Heads for Dayton’s Signature

Dayton Vetoed $130 Million in Funding for House and Senate Last Year

February 23, 2018

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-A bill to restore the Legislature’s operating budget is heading to Gov. Mark Dayton. Dayton vetoed the $130 million in funding for the House and Senate last year, triggering months of court cases and forcing the Legislature to hobble into session running on emergency funds. Dayton wanted to rework costly tax breaks and other measures last year but…

New City Budget Could Increase Your Property Taxes

Mayor Emily Larson's budget proposal is nearly a six percent increase from 2017's budget

December 1, 2017

Haydee Clotter,

DULUTH, Minn. -Along with drawing from the city’s reserve fund, the typical Duluth homeowner could see a $30 property tax increase if a city budget proposal passes. Duluth Mayor Emily Larson’s proposal would try to fill the budget gap partially through cutting staff from city departments and increasing your property taxes. Part of the proposal includes spending an additional $1…

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September 15, 2017

Brett Scott,

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September 15, 2017

Brett Scott,

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Minnesota lawmakers enter final day to wrap up budget

May 22, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) – Minnesota lawmakers are down to their last day to wrap up several major budget bills to avoid needing extra time to finish the work of the legislative session. The House and Senate reached deals late Sunday on water buffers to pass an environment bill and agreed on funding for colleges and universities over objections from…

Battle Over Minnesota Budget Heats Up

Republicans and Democrats Still Have a Few Weeks to Strike a Deal

May 11, 2017

The Associated Press,

ST. PAUL, Minn.-Lawmakers have until May 22 to wrap up a new, two–year budget. But Republicans in the Senate couldn’t pass any budget bills Thursday for a second day because a GOP senator’s absence left them without the necessary votes. And Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders weren’t negotiating. Republicans have already sent Dayton five budget bills after pulling out…

Federal Budget Cuts Could Impact Foster Grandparent Program

Students Wrote Letters to Senator Al Franken, Asking to Save the Foster Grandparent Program

March 21, 2017

Brett Scott,

DULUTH, Minn. – A group of Duluth second graders put to use their daily writing lesson, lobbying to keep a classroom helper on hand Tuesday. It all started with the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Each new President brings a new wish-list of ideas to the table when it comes to budget cuts. Nearly 200 senior citizens in the Twin…

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Barnum School Board Could Decide To Cut Nearly $750,000 From District’s Budget

A decision could be made at the next regular school board meeting on February 18th.

Walz Preparing to Roll Out $1.3 Billion Budget

Gov. Tim Walz is preparing to roll out his first capital spending proposal, a $1.27 billion public construction borrowing bill.

City Council Approves New Budget

Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 Goes Up, Minimal Cuts

Tips to Avoid Back-to-School Budget Busters

Local Financial Professional Barry Bigelow Offers Tips to Back-to-School Shopping

Financial Expert Gives Tips for College Graduates Entering Workforce

Managing Finances with Great Waters Financial Lead Advisor

Legislative Budget Heads for Dayton’s Signature

Dayton Vetoed $130 Million in Funding for House and Senate Last Year

New City Budget Could Increase Your Property Taxes

Mayor Emily Larson's budget proposal is nearly a six percent increase from 2017's budget

Midday Update 9-15-17

Local news and weather making headlines in the Northland.

Morning Update 9-15-17

Local news and weather headlines in the Northland.

Minnesota lawmakers enter final day to wrap up budget

Battle Over Minnesota Budget Heats Up

Republicans and Democrats Still Have a Few Weeks to Strike a Deal

Federal Budget Cuts Could Impact Foster Grandparent Program

Students Wrote Letters to Senator Al Franken, Asking to Save the Foster Grandparent Program

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A decision could be made at the next regular school board meeting on February 18th.

Gov. Tim Walz is preparing to roll out his first capital spending proposal, a $1.27 billion public construction borrowing bill.

Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 Goes Up, Minimal Cuts

Local Financial Professional Barry Bigelow Offers Tips to Back-to-School Shopping

Managing Finances with Great Waters Financial Lead Advisor

Dayton Vetoed $130 Million in Funding for House and Senate Last Year

Mayor Emily Larson's budget proposal is nearly a six percent increase from 2017's budget

Local news and weather making headlines in the Northland.

Local news and weather headlines in the Northland.

Republicans and Democrats Still Have a Few Weeks to Strike a Deal

Students Wrote Letters to Senator Al Franken, Asking to Save the Foster Grandparent Program

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