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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin says accusations that a Russian group tried to turn voters against Democratic candidates are an

Baldwin says She 'Won't be Bullied' by Russian Meddling

10/20/2018 12:39 PM

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin says accusations that a Russian group tried to turn voters against Democratic candidates are an "attack on our democracy."

Walker, Evers, Discuss Transportation and More at Gubernatorial Debate

Sen. Tina Smith Discusses Duluth Housing Needs with Local Experts

Obama to Campaign in Milwaukee

Walker Hits Democratic Foe Evers over Plagiarized Material

Trump Praises Congressman for Assaulting Reporter

Fourth Former Walker Secretary Slams Walker

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Minnesota High Court: No Ballot Change for Senate Candidate

The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed a U.S. Senate candidate's petition to change his political party affiliation on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Filing: Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison Says Ex-Wife Abused Him

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison's recently unsealed divorce filings contain no allegations that he physically abused his ex-wife, but they do contain accusations that she hit him.

Newly-released divorce records show that Rep. Keith Ellison accused his ex-wife of hitting him.

Canada to Pardon Small-Scale Pot Convictions

The Canadian government is moving to pardon convictions for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Former Vice President Biden Endorses Randy Bryce

Former Vice President Joe Biden is endorsing Democrat Randy Bryce to replace Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Michigan Bans Marijuana-Infused Alcoholic Drinks

Even if Michigan voters approve recreational use of marijuana, a new law means they won't be able to buy marijuana-infused alcohol.

Snyder Vetoes Bills to Exempt Aircraft Parts from Taxation

US Budget Deficit Hits Highest Level in 6 Years

Democratic incumbent, Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Leah Vukmir are running for the Wisconsin U.S. Senate.

Evers Proposes Tax Cuts; Walker Calls it Publicity Stunt

The two candidate for Wisconsin U.S. Senate went head-to-head in a debate on Saturday night.

Baldwin, Vukmir Go Head-to-Head in Wis. U.S. Senate Debate

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker stopped by Superior as part of a tour he's making to discuss the state's accomplishments and future.

Gov. Scott Walker Stops By Superior for Working Bus Tour Campaign

President Trump's business ties to Saudi Arabia are under scrutiny following the disappearance of critic and writer Jamal Khashoggi.

'I Love the Saudis': Trump Business Ties to Kingdom Run Deep

Gov. Mark Dayton underwent surgery Friday at the Mayo Clinic to fuse several vertebrae in his lower back.

Gov. Mark Dayton's Back Surgery Deemed Success

Midwest News

Detroit Police Find 63 Fetuses in Funeral Home Amid Probe

Police have removed the remains of 63 fetuses from a Detroit funeral home.

Minnesota Frozen Food Company Recalls Pork, Chicken Products

Authorities say a frozen food and packing company in Minnesota is recalling more than 212,000 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and chicken products containing vegetables possibly contaminated with salmonella and listeria.

Health

Community Members Partake in Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Awareness

To raise awareness about suicide, the Duluth community participated in the second annual Out of the Darkness walk Saturday at Leif Erikson Park.

Consumer Advisory for Sunnyside Orchards Apple Cider

MDA has issued a consumer advisory for apple cider produced and distributed by Sunnyside Orchards that was produced on or after August 31. The cider was stored at the wrong temperatures which could allow for harmful bacteria to grow.

Consumer

StarKist Admits Fixing Tuna Prices, Faces $100 Million Fine

Authorities say StarKist has agreed to plead guilty to price fixing as part of a broad collusion investigation of the canned tuna industry.

A judge has ruled that a proposal to raise Minneapolis' minimum wage to $15 an hour should go on the city's ballot this fall.

US Probes Ford Pickup Tailgates Opening Unexpectedly

U.S. safety regulators are trying to figure out why the power tailgates on some Ford F-Series pickup trucks can open unexpectedly while the trucks are moving.

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