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Pro Farmer Crop Tour Projects Record Corn Yield for Iowa Amid Mixed Regional Forecasts
(Undated) The Pro Farmer Crop Tour has projected a record corn yield of nearly 193 bushels per acre for Iowa, surpassing last year’s and the tour’s three-year average. While Iowa’s prospects are strong, Minnesota’s corn yield is forecasted at almost 165 bushels per acre, the lowest since 2012, due to excessive June rains impacting fertilizer. The tour covers key Corn Belt states and noted generally favorable conditions for most crops, although an early frost remains a potential risk. In contrast, Minnesota’s soybeans showed resilience, with pod counts above last year’s average.
NEXT Weather Alert on Monday for excessive heat, possible severe storms in Twin Cities
MINNEAPOLIS — Monday is a NEXT Weather Alert day in Minnesota due to extreme heat and the potential for severe storms later on. An excessive heat warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. for southeastern and south-central Minnesota. High temperatures in the Twin Cities will reach 90 degrees, and heat indices will be over 100. It will also be very humid. Some severe thunderstorm warnings have already been issued in northwestern Minnesota early Monday afternoon, but they are not expected to be a part of the main severe storm threat. Two rounds of storms are expected to hit the metro area...
Starting the last week of August with storm chances!
MONDAY: A mix of sun and clouds and lows in the upper-60s to 70s after a few lingering morning storms. Thereafter, another round will bring scattered showers, and even a few thunderstorms, into eastern ND and western MN this afternoon. Some of those storms could bring hail and gusty winds in southern Lakes Country and the southern Red River Valley, so we’ll keep an eye on Monday as well. Aside from those showers and storms, skies will be mostly cloudy, keeping temperatures in the upper-70s to low-80s. Overall, we’re starting the workweek with some rain.
For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid
Minnesotans recovering from major flooding in June have about one month left to apply for federal aid. The post For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Excessive Heat Warning Issued Across Southern Minnesota Today
The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for all of southern Minnesota today, in effect from 1 pm to 8 pm Monday. Heat indices of 100 to 110° are expected. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events such as this. Drink plenty...
FBI Faces Ticking Clock as James Comer’s Deadline Looms in Explosive Investigation Into Tim Walz’s China Ties
House Republicans, led by Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer, are intensifying their probe into Governor Tim Walz's longstanding connections with China. As Walz emerges as Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick, his past interactions with Chinese entities have come under sharp focus, raising questions about potential influence from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on his decision-making.
CLASS C STATE TOURNAMENT: Cardinals take advantage of free bases in win over Raymond
GREEN ISLE – There’s nothing Young America’s Josh Lenz loves more than being on the mound with the ball in his hand in the biggest spot. The ace for the Cardinals, Lenz showed why he’s still one of the top pitchers in the state. After two...
One Hurt in Two Vehicle Crash Near Zimmerman
ZIMMERMAN ( WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Sherburne County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just before 8:00 p.m. Sunday on Highway 169 near Zimmerman. Both vehicles were traveling north in the right lane when they collided causing one of the vehicles to roll.
In Chicago, Rural Democrats Feel the Joy. Will It Last?
Surrounded by the aloof gray walls of the convention center room, flanked by bodyguards and large screens projecting a screen saver that looked like vermicelli noodles swimming in dark water, and in front of an audience of conference goers wearing boots and blue jeans and bold-colored pantsuits, carrying “Cat ladies for Kamala” tote bags—and in the case of one delegate, a rose-colored suit jacket with the number 47 embroidered in string lights on the back, the 7 shaped like the state of Florida—Walz signaled that rural America had a voice at the top of the party ticket, a point she underscored by poking fun at her husband.
Lake Minnetonka communities crack down on youth e-bike use amid concerns
EXCELSIOR, Minn. (FOX 9) - The cities of Excelsior and Greenwood are tackling safety concerns with e-bike use among youth, saying a new helmet law has improved the problem. Last summer, Fox 9 reported on an influx of e-bike traffic in downtown Excelsior and reports of teenagers driving too fast, not wearing helmets, and disobeying traffic laws.
Minnesota woman brings home the Cornhole World Championship title
MINNEAPOLIS — Inside the Minnesota National Guard Armory in Northeast Minneapolis, bags are flying and kids are playing. It's home for the Hmong Cornhole Club, which was founded three years ago and is now the largest cornhole club in the state."It's so crazy how big we've gotten. When we first started, we have 15 to 20 people, and now we're averaging 60 to 90," co-founder Alan Lee said. Alan Lee first discovered cornhole in Kuwait. He's served in the Minnesota National Guard for 20 years."I was first introduced by my squad leader back in 2007 when we were deployed. I was...
Molter's grocery store is closing
There have been numerous questions on the status of Molter’s Fresh Market grocery store in town and whether or not the store is closing. Over the past month or so, shelves have slowly been getting emptier and emptier and the deli inside was closed for business last week permanently.
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