Minnesota lawmakers take budget debate down to wire
Afternoon update: The final pieces of Minnesota's next two-year budget were falling into place Sunday amid a time crunch for lawmakers to get it all approved.
RELATED CONTENTFlash flood watch in effect for Northeastern Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Northeastern Minnesota through Monday evening as a strong, slow-moving storm system may be bring several inches of rain to the region.
Cloquet invests in new industrial technology
The Cloquet School Board voted to spend just over $147,000 to fund the new Industrial Technology Department at its Monday night meeting. Most of the costs have to do with purchase of technology, with the largest line item being $28,000 for 25 new computers to run new and updated software.
RELATED CONTENTMan out on bail arrested for almost identical crime
A Duluth man arrested two weeks ago for stealing a vehicle and fleeing police was arrested again Tuesday, for stealing a vehicle and fleeing police.
RELATED CONTENTMoose Lake takes school referendum vote to the people
It’s a road the Moose Lake School District has been down before. Next Tuesday, May 21, the district will seek a $33 million bond referendum in support of the construction of a new school for students in early childhood through 12th grade.
RELATED CONTENTCounty approves $500,000 for upgrades to NERCC
Much of the discussion at Tuesday’s meeting of the Carlton County Board was all about the money.
RELATED CONTENTStudents learn dangers of texting and driving first-hand
Just last week, texting and driving officially became the leading cause of death among teenagers, surpassing drinking and driving.
RELATED CONTENTConference aims to give hope to people with mental illness
It’s about hope and education, Ginger Spiess said. That’s why the Carlton County Local Advisory Council hosted a conference on mental illness last Thursday at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
RELATED CONTENTCloquet woman sentenced for arson, witness tampering
A Cloquet woman was sentenced Monday to 9½ years in prison for burning down a home and killing two dogs in an attempt to intimidate witnesses against her boyfriend, who is accused of murdering Trina Langenbrunner nearly 13 years ago.
RELATED CONTENTFriday's weather for Duluth and the Northland: Approaching system brings rain
Happy Friday! Highs will be near 53 today, and lower than that by the lake, with an east-northeast wind at 5-15 mph.
RELATED CONTENTMaster’s degree grads to put UMD training to work on reservations
UMD’s Master of Tribal Administration and Governance program, the first of its kind in the nation, graduated its first class on Thursday.
RELATED CONTENTKlobuchar reaching out to veterans in Cloquet Tuesday
On Tuesday, May 21st, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office will begin the Veterans Outreach Staff Tour in Cloquet.

