Duluth projects won’t get state funding after ‘chaos’ at Minnesota legislature

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2 years ago

May 23, 2024

Duluth projects won’t get state funding after ‘chaos’ at Minnesota legislature

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) – A bonding bill that would have funded multiple projects in Duluth failed to make it out of the capitol.

Infrastructure projects across Minnesota won’t receive needed funding after a chaotic end to the Minnesota legislative session.

Senator Grant Hauschild (D-Hermantown) said that disorder caused multiple items to fall by the wayside, including a bonding bill.

“We had full DFL support for a bonding bill this year, but unfortunately we couldn’t get the republican votes we needed to get that super majority,” Hauschild said.

In Duluth alone, updates to the water treatment plant, the lift bridge and seawalls will not get requested funding. It is an issue projects across the state now face.

House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) said the fact they could not push funding through is evidence of a larger issue.

“Minnesota has a spending problem, not a revenue problem and that’s something to keep in mind,” Demuth said.

Projects like the lift bridge likely will not see funding until next session, which begins January 2025. For that to happen any sooner, Governor Walz would need to call a special session.

A special session is something Senate Assistant Majority Leader Nick Frent would support.

“I know some legislators, including me that are optimistic soon we can have discussions about a special session,” he said.

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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March 1, 2026

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Here’s how much snow parts of Minnesota got on Saturday, Feb. 28

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Storm reports in from Minnesota on Saturday, Feb. 28.

LANESBORO, Minn. (FOX 9) – Impressive snow totals were reported in parts of Minnesota after a narrow band of heavy snowfall worked its way across the state.

Minnesota snow totals for the last day of February 2026

Snow totals for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (FOX 9)

By the numbers:

Many areas saw more snow than was expected before temperatures warm up in the coming days.

The following snow totals were reported across Minnesota:

Lanesboro: 10 inches
Preston: 10 inches
St. Peter: 7 inches
Stewartville: 7 inches
Caledonia: 6 inches
Nicollet: 6 inches
New Ulm: 5.5 inches
Rochester: 4.9 inches
Mankato: 4.5 inches

The Source: This story uses information from the FOX 9 weather forecast and the National Weather Service.

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East Range Police Department officer passes away

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March 1, 2026

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East Range Police Department officer passes away

A police officer in northern Minnesota unexpectedly passed away earlier this week.

The East Range Police Department said that Sgt. Cody Siebert passed away on Friday, less than 24 hours after being diagnosed with a brain infection.

The department said that Siebert was known for his happy-go-lucky personality and that “if you couldn’t get along with Cody, it was your fault.”

Siebert started at the K9 program in Babbitt with K9 Taconite (Tac) before going to the East Range Police Department.

“The hole left by Sgt. Siebert’s passing will be impossible to fill,” East Range police said. “We at ERPD love you and will miss you always. We have it from here.”

Mesabi East Schools also stated that the district was “truly blessed to have him walking our halls, greeting students, encouraging staff, and building relationships that went far beyond the badge.”

Click here for a GoFundMe to support Siebert’s family.

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How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

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February 28, 2026

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How ICE’s presence is affecting child care in Minnesota

What happens to day care providers when families decide to stay home? Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis is joined by early childhood education reporter Kyra Miles to talk about how the the increase of federal immigration agents is affecting the child care industry and children, families and child care workers.

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