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Smooth weather week in Minnesota kicks off with sunshine, 80s
MINNEAPOLIS — The work week will kick off with a pleasant August day in the Twin Cities.Expect sunshine and highs in the lower 80s on Monday. You may notice some lingering haze from wildfire smoke.Temperatures will stay around 80 all week, and outside of a small chance for storms Thursday night, things look mostly smooth. That's good news for the Minnesota State Fair, which opens its gates on Thursday.The weekend will likely be hotter, with temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s. That will continue into the start of next week.
Pete Buttigieg hits the trail for the Harris-Walz campaign in Wisconsin liberal stronghold
MADISON - Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hit the ground Sunday for the Harris-Walz campaign in a Wisconsin liberal voting bastion, touting what he called a sustained lift in enthusiasm for the Democratic ticket. Buttigieg's last visit to the state three weeks ago was all business — promoting the Biden administration's efforts at boosting...
Athletes & Volunteers Make Minnesota Senior Games Go [PHOTOS]
ST. CLOUD/SARTELL (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Senior Games came to a close on Sunday. The 4-day event wrapped up with swimming at Tech High School in St. Cloud and mixed pickleball at Sta-Fit in Sartell. Mike Weeks of Batesville, Arkansas has been participating in the Senior Games in multiple...
Watch live: Walz rallies in home state of Nebraska
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, will hold a rally in Omaha, Neb., today. Walz, who was born in Nebraska, is returning to his home state to attempt to woo voters in its swing 2nd Congressional District. President Biden and former President Obama secured the district in 2020 and 2008, respectively. Walz’s…
Rochester bike trails to be closed for maintenance
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Select trails are being fog-sealed as part of Rochester’s annual recreation maintenance program. The city’s Public Works Street Maintenance Division says it involves spraying a hot tar emulsion on the trail surface, which re-seals the bituminous pavement and extends the life of the trail. Affected trails will be closed off with caution tape and fresh oil signs for about four hours and trails will be re-opened once the oil dries.
Annual Cancer Auction Weekend approaches in Blooming Prairie
BLOOMING PRAIRIE, Minn. – The Blooming Prairie Cancer Group will hold its 23rd annual Cancer Auction Weekend on September 5 through September 7. Events kick off Thursday night with Premier Gun Bingo, an event that is usually sold out. Tickets may be purchased early at Coordes Gun Shop in Lansing, the Pizza Cellar, or by calling Connie Trom at 507-456-8431. An African Safari with vouchers toward airfare will be auctioned off Thursday night to the highest bidder.
Kids learn about conservation with Ducks Unlimited Greenwings
ALBERT LEA, Minn-Ducks Unlimited Freeborn County put on its Greenwings program for kids 17 and younger to learn about conservation and safety. Greenwings chairman Egan Mattson says, "Today we got an event for kids that are 17 and younger. We try to get them involved in outdoor activities." Activities kids...
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