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Within the states largest school district geographically, distance learning has been difficult. “Our kids cant connect to the Zoom meeting or they have trouble sending their assignments because of poor service,” Reggie Engebritson, superintendent of the St. Louis County school district said. “This is a serious issue that needs to be addressed.” Poor internet isnt just a major problem within the rural St. Louis County school system Students across the entire county of St. Lou...

Minnesota Representative Pete Stauber reported he was safe inside the U.S. Capitol after an insurrection by extremist supporters of President Donald J. Trump halted the Electoral College certification vote Wednesday, as he drew more criticism for backing unfounded election fraud claims. Hours earlier, Trump encouraged protesters to “take back our country” and walk down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. toward the Capitol building. His lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, called for “tria...

Minnesota politicians react to storming of the U.S. Capitol Some say they are "heartbroken" while others are calling for "law and order." Author: Jan 6, 2021 U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, DFL-Minnesota, tweeted a video of the scene at the U.S. Capitol at 1:08 p.m. Minnesota politicians have been tweeting as the U.S. Capitol is on lockdown Wednesday afternoon as a large crowd of Trump supporters clashed with police, eventually breaching the Capitol building. Gov. Tim Walz at the start of his scheduled 2...

Speaker says she doesn't foresee 'any set of facts' where House would vote to end powers.

Iron Range business owners and workers might feel some relief after Minnesota lawmakers on Monday passed a $216 million plan designed to distribute $88 million through the state Department of Revenue to bars and restaurants and other establishments reporting a 30 percent drop in revenue. Gyms and bowling alleys are also on the list to receive help in a time when many small businesses in the region have been scrambling to keep afloat during the pandemic. Rep. Julie Sandstede, DFL-Hibbing, on Mon...