St. Louis County celebrates completion of Government Services Center
The $21 million renovation of the St. Louis County Government Services Center – the largest building project in the County’s history – is now finished. To celebrate the completion of this nearly...
View ArticleReport: Minnesota is a Global Leader in Water Technology
Minnesota is a global leader in water technology innovation according to a new report released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota...
View ArticleWhitefish and tullibee sport-netting to open on northern lakes
Recreational netting for whitefish and tullibee opens Friday, Oct. 9, on designated lakes that are less susceptible to sudden changes that impact water temperature, according to the Minnesota...
View ArticleRep. Keith Ellison Introduces Preserving American Homeownership Act
Earlier today, Rep. Keith Ellison introduced the Preserving American Homeownership Act (HR 3519), which will allow Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to use principal reduction to assist homeowners underwater...
View ArticleLearn how to make your home more energy efficient at free energy fair Oct. 10
Sign up for money-saving energy programs, see presentations about ways to make your home more energy efficient, and learn about options to go solar. Get free LED lightbulbs and a complimentary...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Walz Call for Strongest Level of Funding for...
When completed, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System will cover a service territory of more than 5,000 square miles and provide drinking water to 300,000 residents and businesses in southwest...
View ArticleMinnesota Housing Commissioner Mary Tingerthal to Advise Federal Reserve on...
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the appointment of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Commissioner Mary Tingerthal to the newly-created Community Advisory Council (CAC)....
View ArticleSt. Louis County Board lowers property taxes in 2016
The St. Louis County Board has voted to hold the maximum property tax levy flat for 2016 at $116.6 million, a 0 percent increase over last year. This is doubly good news for tax payers, because in...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Nolan Announce Over $11.7 Million to Improve...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Rick Nolan, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Duluth International Airport $11,725,663 for...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson, McCollum, Ellison, Walz, Nolan Call on Army...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with U.S. Representatives Collin Peterson, Betty McCollum, Keith Ellison, Tim Walz, and Rick Nolan, sent a letter today urging the U.S. Army Corps of...
View ArticleDNR seeks applications for OHV grants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applications for grants to support off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail projects and new trail proposals. Application forms for projects on existing...
View ArticleDNR taking further steps to reduce risk of starry stonewort spread
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is taking additional measures in response to the discovery of starry stonewart in Lake Koronis, Stearns County. The DNR will treat the invasive algae in...
View ArticleKLOBUCHAR, DAINES, GARDNER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND BROADBAND...
Legislation would increase broadband deployment by cutting red tape for companies, states, and local governments that want to install broadband infrastructure on federal land and promotes the...
View ArticleLate season waterfowl hunters reminded that cold water kills
Late season waterfowl hunters are reminded that with water temperatures rapidly dropping across the state, wearing a life jacket is the best defense against the dangers posed by cold water, the...
View ArticleProperty tax deadline is October 15; reminder to check mail pickup times
Property taxes for the second half of the year are due next week – on Thursday, October 15. With that deadline comes a reminder from the St. Louis County Auditor for anyone planning to mail their...
View ArticleKLOBUCHAR, DAINES, GARDNER INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND BROADBAND...
Legislation would increase broadband deployment by cutting red tape for companies, states, and local governments that want to install broadband infrastructure on federal land and promotes the...
View ArticleGovernor to Convene Statewide Water Quality Summit in February
at the annual meetings of the Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota Farmers Union, Governor Mark Dayton will announce his plans to convene a statewide Water Quality Summit in February. The summit...
View ArticleStatement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith on Governor’s Proposed $100 Million...
Following the announcement of Minnesota’s projected $1.87 billion state budget surplus, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he will propose a $100 million investment in competitive broadband...
View ArticleSen. Franken Lauds Passage of a Five-Year Transportation Bill
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) released the following statement after the Senate passed a bipartisan transportation bill that funds federal infrastructure projects for five years. The legislation...
View ArticleSen. Franken Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Servicemembers from Foreclosure
U.S. Sen. Al Franken praised the Senate's passage of a bill he supports to help protect members of the armed forces from foreclosure. The bill, which cleared the Senate on Thursday evening, would...
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