Kids Voting Initiative Returning For 2016 Election
Mayor Emily Larson, school officials and community organizations announced the return Tuesday.
Political News
Gov. Dayton Criticized for Severance Payments to Political Appointees
Minnesota Republicans are criticizing Governor Mark Dayton for authorizing nearly $80,000 in severance payments to three top officials who resigned from his administration.
Duluth Residents Notice a Lack of Political Signs Up
It's presidential election season but maybe you noticed something a little different this time around in Duluth.
Early Voting Underway in Wisconsin
Early in-person voting is underway in Wisconsin.
Candidates Spar in Debate for MN 8th District Congressional Seat
Republican businessman Stewart Mills came just shy of winning Minnesota’s 8th District Congressional seat in 2014.
Minnesota Senators Help Pass Job-Creating Water Infrastructure Bill to Benefit Minnesota
U.S. Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar said they worked to pass a major water infrastructure bill in the Senate on Thursday because it not only creates jobs, modernizes community water systems, and makes the nation's waterways more navigable, but it will also bolster investment in clean drinking water and in efforts to replace dangerous lead pipes.
Gov. Walker Releases Transportation Spending Plan
Governor Scott Walker is defending his administration's road-funding proposal.
Wisconsin Changes Rules on Absentee Voting
Voting in the state of Wisconsin just got a little easier for the upcoming election.
Road Borrowing Low on Walker's Next Budget
Governor Scott Walker says he'll keep borrowing for road projects low in the next state budget.
Minnesota Supreme Court Decision Keeps Trump on Ballot
Minnesota's Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge by Democrats to have Donald Trump removed from the ballot.
Dayton Looks to Revive Special Session
Governor Mark Dayton is holding out hope that lawmakers can return for a special session.
Wisconsin Legislative Committee Studying Burial Site Preservation
A legislative committee is studying changes to Wisconsin law protecting burial sites after a Republican bill that would have allowed quarry owners to excavate American Indian mounds died last session.
Gov. Walker Announces "Back to School" Sales Tax Holiday
Governor Scott Walker will visit Shopko Stores Operating Corporation in Green Bay, as well as Kohl's in Menomonee Falls today to announce the inclusion of a "Back to School" sales tax holiday in his 2017-19 biennial budget.
Federal Judge Randa Dies at age 76
U.S. District Court Judge Rudolph Randa, whose rulings included the John Doe investigation into Gov. Scott Walker's campaign, has died at age 76.
Minnesota Remains Top State for Refugee Resettlement
New figures from the U.S. State Department show Minnesota remains among the top states for refugee resettlement.
