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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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Colorado Supreme Court blocks Trump from 2024 ballot in historic insurrection ruling
Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright, front, questions an attorney as Justice William W. Hood, III, looks on during a hearing before the court on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Denver. Oral arguments before the court were held after both sides appealed a ruling by a Denver district judge on whether to allow former President Donald Trump to be included on the state’s general election ballot. AP pool photo by David Zalubowski.

Colorado Supreme Court blocks Trump from 2024 ballot in historic insurrection ruling

By Chase Woodruff, Minnesota Reformer Read more from Colorado Newsline reporting on the Trump 14th Amendment case here. The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered former President Donald Trump to be barred from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot under a Civil War-era insurrection clause, in a historic ruling certain

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Judge sets March trial date in Trump federal election interference case
Former President Donald Trump boards his plane at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, following an arraignment in Washington, D.C. federal court on August 3, 2023. Trump pleaded not guilty to four felony criminal charges during his arraignment this afternoon after being indicted for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images.

Judge sets March trial date in Trump federal election interference case

A federal grand jury handed up an indictment against the former president in early August on four counts: conspiracy to defraud the United States; conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding; obstruction of, and attempt to obstruct, an official proceeding; and conspiracy against rights.

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Reinert begins video series

Reinert begins video series

Mayoral candidate Roger Reinert rolled out the first in a series of five issue-focused videos today. “Our campaign has consistently talked about these ‘Big Five’ issues," said Reinert. "They are the direct result of the 1,000+ conversations we’ve had with Duluthians since our campaign launched last

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Larson nabs Duluth DFL endorsement
Emily Larson accepted the Duluth DFL endorsement Saturday. Howie / Duluth Times

Larson nabs Duluth DFL endorsement

This weekend at an in-person Duluth DFL Convention with 142 delegates in attendance, Duluth Mayor Emily Larson secured a resounding endorsement in her race for re-election as mayor of Duluth. Mayor Larson’s remarks to the delegates: “We are here today, united, because of our shared values. I believe there

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Chamber to host Forum on Tuesday encouraging more to run for public office
Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce Twitter post.

Chamber to host Forum on Tuesday encouraging more to run for public office

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce and the Duluth Area Chamber Foundation are hosting a free public Forum on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 9:00 a.m., at the Garden Wedding & Event Center in Canal Park. Stepping Up to Serve: Running for Public Office will be a moderated discussion

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2023 Duluth municipal candidate filings open May 16

Candidate filings for mayor and six city council position open Tuesday, May 16 and close Tuesday, May 30. The following seats will be on the ballot in 2023: . Mayor . Two City Councilors-at-Large . City Councilor – First District (Precincts 1-7) . City Councilor - Third District (Precincts 14-19) . City Councilor - Fourth District

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