Iron Range

• Northland Lawmakers Help Break Down Proposed Budget

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Northlander's got a better idea Friday on how Governor Mark Dayton's latest budget proposal will affect their pocketbooks.

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  Forum Discusses Impacts of Nonferrous Mining on Range

  Virginia, MN (NNCNOW.com) - One of the most controversial issues in the region took center stage at Mesabi Range College Friday.

• Breaking Down Minnesota's Gun Bills

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - While they essentially all have to do with beefing up background checks, they certainly have their differences.

• MN House OKs Insurance Exchange, Governor Promises to Sign

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - The measure includes several changes made in conference committees, including funding, protection from financial conflicts of Interest, and removing restrictions on abortion.

• Bemidji Police Investigating Possible Police Impersonator

  Bemidji, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- The Bemidji Police Department is investigating a possible police impersonator after a number of suspicious phone calls in the area.

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  Duluth Papal Historian Shares Thoughts on New Pope

  Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Duluth's resident papal historian and world renowned private collector of papal artifacts, Father Richard Kunst, joins Courtney Godfrey on KBJR 6 and Range 11 News Today to talk about the recent conclave and the election of Pope Francis.

• Senate Committee Approves Universial Background Check Bill

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5 to 3 on a party-line vote after several hours of testimony.

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  Ely-Bloomenson Officials Say Bill Hoping to Help Patient Care Could Hurt Hospital

  Ely, MN (NNCNOW.com) - A bill being circulated in the Minnesota legislature would require hospitals to staff nurses at a level consistent with national standards.But officials at some rural hospitals say they're concerned the legislation aimed at improving hospital care, could have a negative impact on their rural facilities.

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  $1.8B in Taxes Fuel Governor's Revised Budget Proposal

  St. Paul, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton released his revised budget proposal on Thursday featuring a number of tax increases to help close a $627 million dollar budget gap.

• Four Charged in Assault of Elderly Man

  Virginia, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Four men have been charged with aggravated robbery after they allegedly beat up and robbed an elderly man in Virginia.

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