The Tea Party has held events in Duluth around the tax return deadline for a few years. But organizers expect this one will to be the largest and hope it will attract thousands of supporters of a smaller government. Wisconsin Congressman Ron Johnson will be the featured speaker and a contingent from Michigan will also be on hand.
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School board won't comment on 'police investigation' involving football team
The Proctor School Board chair stated their policy during Monday's board meeting.
Motorcyclist killed on I-94 may have been braking for animal
The crash closed I-94 in Wisconsin for three hours.
Curling Olympic trials will be held on the Iron Range instead of California
Mixed doubles curling has been moved to Minnesota over COVID-19 concerns.
Sun Country to offer luxury car service to MSP Airport
It's Sun Country's new Door-to-Door service, in partnership with Landline.
St. Paul man arrested after calling police to report he killed his wife
The man was outside the police station when he called 911.
Highly contagious rabbit disease detected for first time in MN
Two indoor rabbits "died suddenly and inexplicably" from the disease earlier this month.
New seasonal varieties of the Salted Nut Roll have arrived
There will never be enough pumpkin spice to satisfy the world.
Como Zoo welcomes 2 wolf brothers, marking return of wolves to St. Paul
Como Zoo hasn't had wolves since March 2020.
Minnesota's COVID-19 update for Tuesday, September 28
The newest information provided by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota man charged after 3-hour standoff with police on I-94 in Wisconsin
Law enforcement used tear gas on him in an effort to get him out of the vehicle.
Beloved MinnPost writer who amplified MN arts scene dies suddenly
The arts community is remembering her impact and mourning her death.
Nearly 1,000 gather for Tea Party rally in Duluth
The group's fourth annual rally was packed on Sunday, with supporters calling for lower government spending. The keynote speaker, a Republican representative from Wisconsin, slammed President Obama and called the federal health care overhaul "the single greatest assault on our freedom I’ve seen in my lifetime."
Bachmann, Cain to rally Tea Party at Republican convention
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann is scheduled to join fellow former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain as a speaker at a “Unity” Tea Party rally at the Republican National Convention – an event aimed at both promoting solidarity with the party and serving notice to it that the Tea Party can't be ignored.
Tea Party group turns on Michele Bachmann
The group American Majority says it's time for Michele Bachmann to get out of the presidential race. The executive director for the group that champions Tea Party principals--a strong core of Bachmann's support--says Bachmann is 'a back-bencher and has been a back bencher congressperson for years.'
Cravaack race seen as litmus test for Tea Party influence
Minnesota's Chip Cravaack and Wisconsin's Sean Duffy became symbols of Tea Party influence two years ago by winning Congressional seats in districts that Democrats had help for decades. As the Tea Party tries to solidify its place in Republican politics, many eyes are watching to see if those surprise winners of 2010 can hold onto their seats in Washington.
Longest-serving member of House GOP ousted in primary by Tea Party candidate
Republicans in the Lake Minnetonka area have chosen Tea Party organizer Cindy Pugh over 22-year State Rep. Steve Smith. Pugh was inspired by U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann to run for office and criticized Smith as a career politician. Smith had union backing after his support for a new Vikings stadium.
'Occupy' and 'Tea Party' use same constitutional right
They may seem to be polar opposites, but, these two groups have something very fundamental in common.
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