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Walz’s gaffe factory: His words have been getting him in trouble for years
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's own words are tripping him up as he transitions to the national stage. To close observers back home, his tendency to misspeak or make inaccurate or inconsistent public comments may sound familiar. Why it matters: Walz's rise from a largely under-the-radar governor to a vice presidential...
Esko’s Sam Haugen to play baseball for MSU-Mankato
Esko baseball star Sam Haugen will soon be reunited with his older brother. Wednesday Sam shared his commitment to play for Minnesota State University, Mankato on ‘X’, where Cale Haugen just completed his freshman season. A junior for Esko this past spring Sam, an outfielder and right handed...
The Peg celebrates 40 years of service at Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A staple at the Minnesota State Fair is celebrating a milestone this year.The Peg is marking 40 years at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. When most fair foods come on a stick and finding a place to sit can come at a premium, The Peg serves as the fair's only full-service restaurant where customers can enjoy a seat at one of the many tables and waiters take their orders.It first opened its doors in 1984 and the fair favorites still prevail, including the Peg Muffin — a breakfast sandwich with sausage, tomato, egg and cheese, the Peg Burger — double patties with spicy sauce and the loaded fries which are topped with barbecue pork and coleslaw.The Peg is open at 7 a.m. and located outside of the southeast side of the Agriculture Horticulture Building, across from the Space Tower.
Lake Region Healthcare Hosts Blue Cross Minnesota Listening Tour
Fergus Falls, MN – Twenty-three leaders from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota’s executive leadership team and the company’s board of directors took a charter bus from Blue Cross’ headquarters in the Twin Cities up to our area, where they spent two days learning about rural healthcare on a “listening tour”.
Gilby’s Apple Festival to Offer 4 Weekends of Minnesota Fall Fun!
Fall is in the air (then summer's coming back with a vengeance, and then fall-like weather returns). Well, it's in the trees at least; the leaves are turning. And Starbucks is jumping the Basic Shark by releasing their pumpkin spice latte well before Labor Day. I love fall (the season,...
Northern Minnesota Utility Company Plans 6 Hour Outage For Customers
A utility company is telling a group of its members to plan to go without power for a period of time. The planned outage is necessary for crews to safely rebuild a power line. Lake Country Power is notifying its customers that members served by the Sturgeon Lake B Substation will be without power starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28th. The outage is planned to be for approximately six hours.
Coffee Conversation: The Tribute Fest Returns to Raise Funds for Veterans
DULUTH, Minn. — A musical event to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans in the state of Minnesota will take place at Bayfront Festival Park Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23. Organizer Lou Campbell joined Fox 21 on the morning newscast to talk about this year’s Tribute...
Harris-Walz DNC Watch Parties Happening on Aug. 22 in Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Lansing. Here’s How to Attend
Kamala Harris standing before the nation at the Democratic National Convention isn’t just another political moment for Michiganders—it’s a reflection of the shifts that many have been waiting to see in American leadership. On August 22, Harris will officially accept the Democratic nomination for president, and the weight of that moment is resonating in Michigan’s Black communities. For so many, this nomination is about more than politics; it’s about what her leadership could potentially mean for those whose voices have often been drowned out in national conversations.
Minnesota Coal Plant Transforms into Major Solar Energy Hub
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. In a significant shift toward renewable energy, one of Minnesota’s largest coal-fired...
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