The Minnesota Legislature's Senate Committee on Taxes released its omnibus tax bill Tuesday night. It includes cuts to local government aid, or LGA, with a 3.1% cut to Duluth’s LGA.

For John Chalstrom, owner of Chalstrom’s Bait and Archery just north of Duluth, the annual walleye and northern pike fishing opener means a major boost in business.

State Sen. Grant Hauschild (DFL-Hermantown) announced a series of wins for Northern Minnesota in the 2025 Senate Tax Omnibus Bill, securing key funding for local governments, fire and EMS services ...