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Republican National Committee courts election conspiracy theorists to help watch polls
The director of the Republican National Committee’s department for “election integrity” spoke at an online meeting hosted by two Florida activists who are close allies of the pillow entrepreneur and leading election-conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell, pictured above. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images.

Republican National Committee courts election conspiracy theorists to help watch polls

By Zachary Roth, Minnesota Reformer As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor the polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists who have been found to routinely spread election lies. The extremists also have close ties

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Trump makes one last presidential immunity argument to the U.S. Supreme Court
Lawyers for former President Donald Trump on Monday, April 15, 2024, made their case to the U.S. Supreme Court for his claims of presidential immunity. In this photo, Trump looks on during a campaign event . Photo by Getty Images

Trump makes one last presidential immunity argument to the U.S. Supreme Court

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Hours after Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom and became the first former president in U.S. history to be a defendant in a criminal trial Monday, his attorneys filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court renewing his claim of absolute

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Earth Day Fair Wednesday at Lake Superior College

Lake Superior College will host its annual Earth Day Fair on Wednesday, April 17 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the main concourse of its main campus. The fair will feature over 25 vendors, including agencies, non-profits, businesses, hiking & biking clubs, and various LSC organizations, providing students

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Prescription drug turn-in events set for April 27

Saturday, April 27, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an opportunity for people to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. Drop boxes will be staffed and available for take-back events from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the St. Louis County Sheriff's offices in Virginia

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Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 04, 2023 in New York City. With the indictment, Trump became the first former U.S. president in history to be charged with a criminal offense. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images.

Trump’s repeated escapes from political damage to be tested in NYC trial

By Jacob Fischler, Minnesota Reformer Donald Trump on Monday in a New York City courtroom will make history as the first former U.S. president to stand trial in criminal proceedings. And it raises new issues for the presumptive Republican nominee for president in November, even as he builds a

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Breaking News: Allete, St. Louis County in the news

Allete recognized for commitment to women in leadership roles Allete has been named an Honor Roll Company of Special Distinction in the 2024 Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership. Read the story. County Board authorizes bond issuance to build new Public Works facility to serve central Range The St.

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May Day labor rally April 27 in Duluth

Twenty-one regional and state labor organizations have endorsed the rally. This groundswell of energy has boosted May Day’s sustainability as a way to celebrate labor’s primacy as the productive base of society and to foster solidarity as the path toward an inclusive, just, and equitable society.

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Prep Sports Notebook, Sunday

Duluth Marshall split a nonconference high school baseball doubleheader at Bemidji on Saturday afternoon, winning 13-8 in nine innings in the nightcap after losing the opener 8-6. Max Berrisford homered in both games for the Hilltoppers (2-1). Other baseball scores, Saturday: Esko 4, Luverne 2 Softball Results, Saturday Superior 9,

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Commentary: Minnesota Legislature should call a gambling help hotline before betting on mobile sports wagering
A 2020 report found that 56,000 Minnesota adults — or 1.3% — are problem gamblers, which means they’ve lost control. Another 162,000 adults, or nearly 3.8%, are “at risk.” Photo by Getty Images.

Commentary: Minnesota Legislature should call a gambling help hotline before betting on mobile sports wagering

By J. Patrick Coolican, Minnesota Reformer The sports betting scandals are piling up like the maxed out credits cards of a gambling addict.   Some youth baseball league gadfly tried to wager $100,000 on a University of Alabama baseball game while apparently trading text messages with the Crimson Tide manager,

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Quote Me, Howie: Should the Vikings draft their franchise QB in 2024?

Fred Friedman – "They should select the right quarterback not the anyone that is available. If a franchise leader that gets them to the playoffs with accuracy and escapability and durability and the ability to read defenses is available, take him. Otherwise, go with defense. No time to gamble. That’

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St. Luke’s achieves Primary Stroke Center recertification
St. Luke's Building A entrance. Howie / HowieHanson.com

St. Luke’s achieves Primary Stroke Center recertification

St. Luke’s Stroke Center is proud to be re-certified by DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming St. Luke’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems. “This re-certification shows our commitment to deliver high-quality stroke care,” St. Luke’s Stroke Center Coordinator Diane Roach said.

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Super One Foods wins Grocer Award

Super One Foods wins Grocer Award

Super One Foods, a family-owned independent grocery chain, has been recognized with an Exceptional Independent Grocer Award for 2024 from the Shelby Report. The award highlights the company's commitment to the communities it serves by providing excellence, innovation, and outstanding service within the grocery industry.   The Exceptional Independent

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City of Duluth encourages residents to help 'Keep Duluth Clean'

By Kelli Latuska Spring’s arrival means that it is time for some spring cleaning in Duluth. The City of Duluth supports community clean-up initiatives that address the problem of litter and illegal dumping throughout our neighborhoods. To maximize these efforts, residents are encouraged to get involved. “Every spring, as

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Nearly 4 years after Floyd protests, police misconduct complaint outcomes are finally released
Minneapolis Police officer William Martin stands outside burning buildings near Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following protests and property damage surrounding the police killing of George Floyd. Photo by Tony Webster/Minnesota Reformer.

Nearly 4 years after Floyd protests, police misconduct complaint outcomes are finally released

By Deena Winter, Minnesota Reformer Recently released city documents, first reported by the Star Tribune, show at least a dozen Minneapolis police officers were disciplined for misconduct in the days of demonstrations and rioting following George Floyd’s May 2020 police killing. Many more left the department before investigations into

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