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Trump legal problems abound as first test of 2024 presidential campaign nears in Iowa
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to guests during a rally at Clinton Middle School on Jan. 6, 2024 in Clinton, Iowa. Iowa Republicans will be the first to select their party’s nominee for the 2024 presidential race when they go to caucuses on Jan. 15, 2024. Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images. Converted to black-and-white.

Trump legal problems abound as first test of 2024 presidential campaign nears in Iowa

By Ashley Murray, Minnesota Reformer WASHINGTON — On the cusp of a 2024 election season like none other in U.S. history, former President Donald Trump’s legal and political worlds are set to converge. Trump’s lawyers on Tuesday will argue before a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.

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Minnesota’s tax system is the most equitable among states, report finds
Tax chairs Rep. Aisha Gomez, DFL-Minneapolis, (left) and Sen. Ann Rest, DFL-New Hope, congratulated each other over the tax bill on May 20, 2023. Photo by Senate Media Services. Converted to black-and-white.

Minnesota’s tax system is the most equitable among states, report finds

By Michelle Griffith, Minnesota Reformer Minnesota’s tax system is the most progressive among U.S. states, meaning poor households pay the least amount of taxes as a share of their income, according to a new report released Tuesday. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy releases an analysis every

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New Minnesota renters’ protections in effect
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan discusses changes to tenant law at a press conference on Jan. 4, 2024. Photo by Madison McVan/Minnesota Reformer.

New Minnesota renters’ protections in effect

By Madison McVan, Minnesota Reformer As of Jan. 1, landlords must give renters 14 days’ notice before filing an eviction; include all required fees in the advertised rent; ensure units maintain a temperature of at least 68 degrees during the winter; and provide tenants 24 hours’ notice before entering a

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Quote Me, Howie: Retain Shirtless Captain Kirk? Prep sports coaches

Duluth City Councilor Arik Forsman – “The end of the 2024 season reminded many of us of how ugly football can get when you don’t have starting caliber QB on your roster. Ideally, the Vikings will shoot for the best of both worlds this offseason. Resign (Kirk) Cousins to a

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Jerry Borough's Minnesota Hockey Connection Class AA Minnesota High School Boys Rankings
St. Thomas Academy coach Mike Randolph collected his 700th career coaching victory, and now is within seven wins of becoming the all-time winningest boys hockey coach in Minnesota history. Submitted

Jerry Borough's Minnesota Hockey Connection Class AA Minnesota High School Boys Rankings

January 7, 2024 1 Minnetonka (12-0-1) 2 Wayzata (12-0-2) 3 Edina (11-2) 4 Chanhassen (11-4) 5 Maple Grove (9-3) 6 St. Thomas Academy (10-3-1) 7 Benilde-St. Margaret (9-3-1) 8 Andover (9-5) 9 Rosemount (10-4) 10 Rogers

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Saturday Prep Sports Scoreboard

Boys Hockey Hermantown 5, Eden Prairie 4 Chanhassen 6, Duluth East 0 Wayzata 6, Grand Rapids 2 Brainerd 7, Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 0 Proctor 3, International Falls 1 Rock Ridge 5, Princeton 2 Duluth Marshall 4, Rochester Lourdes 1 Little Falls 4, Hibbing-Chisholm 2 Girls Hockey Hill-Murray 7,

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This Week in Hermantown High Sports

Monday Wrestling – vs. multiple schools, 4 p.m. Rails Indoor Sports Complex Tuesday Boys Basketball – host Duluth East, 7 p.m. Games Notes: The Hawks defeated Becker 94-83 in a Lake Superior Classic game at Duluth East Gym on Saturday afternoon, riding a 43-point scoring effort by senior

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Prep Sports Notebook, Saturday

Today's Events Boys Basketball Hermantown vs. Becker, Duluth East Forest Lake at Duluth East Duluth Marshall at Proctor Girls Basketball Cloquet at Pequot Lake Esko at Bemidji Superior at Hudson Duluth Marshall vs. Rock Ridge, Duluth East Boys Hockey Eden Prairie at Hermantown Brainerd at Cloquet-Esko-Carlton

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City of Duluth Notebook
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City of Duluth Notebook

City of Duluth press release Duluth has received a couple of inches of wet snow and mixed precipitation since yesterday, and City of Duluth snow operations crews have been out working on clearing main roads throughout the event. Operations has been focused on mains initially but is moving into residential

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Friday Local News Headlines

After eight years as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Liz Olson announced today that she will not seek reelection for a 5th term. “Representing the people of Duluth in the House of Representatives has been an incredible honor," Olson said in a prepared statement. "But

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Thursday Night Prep Scoreboard

Boys Hockey Proctor 3, Duluth Denfeld 1 – Austin Bryant scored two goals as the Rails improved to 10-5-0 overall, winning their fifth in their last six and posting their first Lake Superior Conference victory in five starts. The Hunters had a three-game win streak snapped and fell

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Minnesota mental health professionals say climate concerns driving patients to depression
Climate protestors interrupt a speech by then-candidate Joe Biden in 2019. Photo by Getty Images.

Minnesota mental health professionals say climate concerns driving patients to depression

By Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer More than half of Minnesota’s mental health professionals report seeing anxiety, depression and chronic psychological distress related to climate concerns among their patients, according to a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota. Most concerning, more than one-fifth of the surveyed mental

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Photo of the Day: John Fedo
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Photo of the Day: John Fedo

Former Duluth mayor John Fedo was recognized during the 2024 City of Duluth Mayoral Inauguration on Tuesday afternoon at the Duluth City Hall Rotunda.

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St. Louis County Board selects Keith Nelson as board chair for 2024
Representatives from the BIPOC Leadership Team Employee Resource Group presented a wood carving of the group's logo to the County Board as a thank you for the Board's support over the past year. Shown L-R are (kneeling) Commissioner Patrick Boyle and Auditor Nancy Nilsen; and (standing) Commissioners Ashley Grimm, Annie Harala and Paul McDonald; Tonia Villegas; Commissioners Mike Jugovich and Keith Nelson, Christine Colbenson, Commissioner Keith Musolf, Attorney Kim Maki; Administrator Kevin Gray; and Tawnee Carlson. Submitted

St. Louis County Board selects Keith Nelson as board chair for 2024

By Dana Kazel St. Louis County commissioners today selected their longest serving and newest serving members for key leadership roles for 2024. The Board chose Commissioner Keith Nelson to serve as County Board Chair and Commissioner Annie Harala as Vice Chair. Nelson represents the Sixth District, which covers the central

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Tuesday Night Prep Scoreboard

Boys Hockey Hermantown 2, Proctor 1 OT – Senior defenseman Drew Nelson scored at 2:31 of overtime for the Class 1A/No. 1-ranked Hawks (7-2-2). Senior goaltender AJ Reyelts had 46 saves for the Rails (9-5-0), who slipped to 0-4-0 in the Lake

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Hawks to host Greyhounds in girls basketball Friday night

Hermantown will play host to traditional rival Duluth East in a high school girls basketball game Friday at 7:15 p.m. "The girls look to start the new year off with some energy and confidence as we continue to make progress and get better each day," Coach

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