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Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early
FALCON HEIGHTS — Visitors to the Minnesota State Fair sought relief from soaring temperatures under misters Monday while some Midwestern schools dismissed classes early or called off sports practices. Highs approaching the century mark combined with oppressive humidity to made it feel like 105 to 115 degrees (40 to 46 Celsius) across the country’s heartland, […] The post Fair-goers scorched by heartland heat wave take refuge under misters as some schools let out early appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota baker competes for ‘Blue Ribbon’ on Netflix competition
ListenMinnesota baker competes for 'Blue Ribbon' on Netflix competition. The Minnesota State Fair is of course known for its food. But some of the best food you can’t try: The baking competitions. Thousands of people enter every year in hopes of getting a blue ribbon. And this year, there’s...
If you think you're hot, imagine working the deep fryer at the State Fair!
Monday’s Excessive Heat hasn’t seemed to stop fairgoers or workers at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. As the dew point nears 80 making it feel like over 100-plus, lines are still long and streets are still packed. Beverage sales? Gangbusters.
Justin Liles: Severe storms likely this evening
A surface low is set to move northeast out of the plains and into Minnesota this evening. Due to the hot nature of our environment and the high humidity, numerous strong storms are possible tonight. The biggest threats will be large hail and damaging winds. Hail may reach 2” in diameter or larger. This is tennis ball sized hail or bigger. Damaging winds over 70 mph are possible too. Widespread power outages, along with down trees are the biggest threat. The areas of biggest concern will be east central Minnesota which include southern Carlton and into Pine County.
Candidate’s gym membership termination upheld by Minnesota appeals court
The Minnesota Court of Appeals sided Monday with Life Time Fitness over a candidate for governor in a free-speech case. Life Time Fitness terminated Hugh McTavish’s membership in 2022 after the third-party candidate refused to remove campaign leaflets he had left on cars parked at the gym’s Bloomington facility.
Christian Women’s Connection Event: “Winning Bid” Silent Auction/Brunch
Ladies! It’s time for the “Winning Bid” silent auction and brunch, being held September 12th at 10 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Annandale. Bring in a donation of canned or baked goods, garden produce, plants, and crafts between 9 and 9:20 AM. Bidding will begin at 9:30 AM, and conclude at 10 AM.Besides a great meal, you will enjoy guest speaker Joyce Buseman sharing her story “Insurance for a Secure Future”.
Sartell robbery suspected arrested by Sauk Rapids Police
SARTELL — A 57-year-old man was taken into custody Sunday after robbing a convenience store in Sartell. The man on Sunday morning robbed the BP convenience store at the corner of First Street Northeast and Benton Drive in Sartell, according to a Sartell Police Department release. A store employee was threatened with a knife...
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