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Which Minnesota counties are facing the biggest property tax hikes?
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (230+ words) In November, WDIO reported that St. Louis County proposed a total property tax levy over $202 million, an increase of 12.4% for 2026. This increase reflects a trend seen across Minnesota, according to Bre Graber, the county's deputy director of administration. Graber told…...
Hibbing school staff issue no‑confidence letter in board leadership
1+ mon, 13+ hour ago (152+ words) Staff members at Hibbing Public Schools delivered a letter of no confidence in the district's School Board leadership during Tuesday night's meeting, escalating tensions amid ongoing contract negotiations. Members of AFSCME Local 480 filled the boardroom as they presented the letter,…...
Reconditioning 6th Ave East to maintain and be pedestrian-friendly
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (205+ words) The City of Duluth begins construction on the Sixth Avenue East reconditioning project on June 11, 2025. The reconditioning work includes an asphalt overlay of 6th Avenue East and Central Entrance in ... Reconditioning 6th Ave East to maintain and be pedestrian-friendly The City of…...
A closer, local look at the TAKE IT DOWN Act
9+ mon, 13+ hour ago (335+ words) On May 19th, President Donald Trump signed into law the TAKE IT DOWN Act. "What the New Take It Down Act does is make it not only illegal to share images of other people that they do not consent to be…...
Gov. Evers signs bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to 1 year
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (390+ words) Gov. Tony Evers signed a new law extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year for new moms and families on Wednesday. Gov. Evers signs bill extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to 1 year Gov. Tony Evers signed a new law…...
Have a Heart, Help a Neighbor 2025
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (304+ words) An annual morning of giving back continues! Good Morning Northland teamed up with Second Harvest Northland to highlight their efforts to help feed our community. We welcomed guests from the organization and partnering programs to share more about the work…...
Tech Bytes: FBI is buying American location data
15+ hour, 55+ min ago (183+ words) In today's Tech Bytes, the FBI is buying American location data. Director Kash Patel confirming to Congress that his agency purchases commercially available information. Tech Bytes: FBI is buying American location data In today's Tech Bytes, the FBI is buying…...
Midweek Moment: Brighton Beach ice
1+ day, 48+ min ago (18+ words) Midweek Moment: Brighton Beach ice'WDIO News Pancake ice sloshed around in Lake Superior along Duluth's Brighton Beach....
No injuries in train verses county plow accident
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (129+ words) A train hit a St. Louis County Public Works snowplow on Wednesday at a railroad crossing on Bessette Road near Orr, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said the crash happened at 12:02 p.m. while the snowplow was clearing…...
Proctor students bring Polar Plunge to their school to raise money for Special Olympics
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (78+ words) The weather warmed up slightly on Wednesday, but it was still a chilly moment in Proctor. Students took turns jumping into a special trailer filled with icy cold water. The National Honor Society organized this to raise money for Special…...