Thursday, October 30, 2025

Governor Walz Warns Federal Government Shutdown Set to Impact 500,000 SNAP and MFIP Recipients Beginning Nov. 1

October 24, 2025– Governor Tim Walz and state budget officials are warning that the federal government shutdown will cause hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans...

Federal Shutdown Delays Heating Assistance for Minnesotans as Winter Approaches

SAINT PAUL, MN: As colder weather sets in, the Minnesota Department of Commerce is urging eligible households to apply now for energy assistance through...

U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar’s Bill to Secure Critical Federal Funding for Northeastern Minnesota Counties Clears Key Senate Hurdle

Legislation would halt major cut to key county revenue source WASHINGTON – October 21, 2025, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) announced...

Cook County Warns Loss of Food Benefits if Shutdown Continues

By Steve Fernlund Cook County officials warned in a press release issued on October 17 that if the federal government shutdown continues into November, money...

Senator Grant Hauschild Attends Dedication of Grand Portage Coast Guard

Partnership made possible by state funding Hauschild secured (Grand Portage, MN) - A ground breaking collaboration was on dis play Wednesday, October 15, at a...

No Kings II Rally Attracts Hundreds of Supporters in Two Harbors

By Rick Evans Nearly 7 million Americans took part in last Saturday’s (October 18, 2025) No Kings II rally. Organizers estimate there were over 2,700...

Fed: Minnesota Hospitality Sees Lower Traffic, Profits

By Steve Fernlund A recent report on a September survey of hospitality business owners across the state found that increasing prices and higher labor costs...

Lake County Board Of Commissioners; October 14th Meeting

Patrick and Kelly Finnegan, of Finnegan Farms, met with the Lake County Board last week to update the commissioners on the status of the...

From the desk of Representative Natalie Zeleznikar

Northern MinnesotaHelium DiscoveryBrings Economic Promise When you think of helium, you probably think of balloons. But did you know helium is also essential for many...

Operation Green Light for Veterans 2025

Lake County joins nationwide effort to honor those who served Each November, communities across the nation shine green lights to honor our nation’s Veterans. The...

LOCAL NEWS

It’s been a while since I’ve written an article for the North Shore Journal, but after learning about the new AI data center proposal...