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Walz’s record on transportation and planning: successes, but work to do
Attention fellow planning and transportation nerds: Gov. Tim Walz’s new national prominence means he could have a big impact on federal transportation, housing and land use policies. We know he loves maps. But what’s his record on key transportation and planning issues? A look at his record reveals progress, but critical gaps remain before we achieve […]
Mid to late week forecast
From the National Weather Service • Duluth • August 20, 2024. The Northland is expected to be dry again today outside of very light rain showers in the Minnesota Arrowhead. Rain chances (20-40%) build first in north-central Minnesota Thursday and spread into northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin by the evening hours. Overnight general thunderstorms and rain showers are forecast to taper in coverage Friday morning. A few strong thunderstorms are possible in north-central Minnesota Thursday evening, but severe weather is not expected. Seasonable temperatures continue to end this work week ahead of a weekend warm up into the 80s regionwide.
Pleasant Wednesday in Twin Cities ahead of hot start to State Fair
MINNEAPOLIS — The clouds and rain from Tuesday night's disturbance will clear out early Wednesday, bringing back some sunshine and highs in the upper 70s.The Minnesota State Fair will start dry and comfortable on Thursday. Clouds work in and showers develop for western Minnesota. Some may also show up at night going into Friday. The weekend will be hot and humid with highs building to the mid-to-upper 80s on Saturday, with two days to follow in the upper 80s to lower 90s. There won't be any rain, but plenty of sweat.The following week is expected to cool down after Monday or Tuesday with highs back near average around 80 degrees.
Vance and Walz are still relatively unknown, but the governor is better liked, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance have vaulted themselves out of national obscurity as they hustle to introduce themselves to the country, but the senator from Ohio has had a rockier start than the Minnesota governor. A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research...
So Minnesota: Oliver Kelley Farm
He changed agriculture in our state and around the world. The Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River honors its namesake’s contribution to farming. “We portray farming in the 1860s and ’70s,” site manager Alyssa Olson said. “We tout ourselves for having hands-on experiences for our guests.”
Red-state Democratic legislators praise Harris-Walz ticket for invigorating voters
CHICAGO — State legislators from across the country mingled Monday during a Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee meeting at the Democratic National Convention, where they overwhelmingly agreed that the new Harris-Walz presidential ticket has reenergized the party base. “I think that there is a collective opportunity to bring a whole...
METALLICA Donates $40,000 To Minnesota Non-Profit That Helps The Homeless
METALLICA has made a $40,000 donation to People Serving People, Minnesota's largest organization that provides services for people and families experiencing homelessness, through the band's All Within My Hands foundation. On Monday (August 19),the non-profit posted on Instagram: "Wow! Talk about Give me fuel, give me fire! METALLICA just invested...
Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
The Highest-Earning Food Vendors Now at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair starts August 22nd and runs through September 2nd. The event attracts 2 million people who come for the agricultural exhibits, animals, music, entertainment, attractions, rides, and, of course, tons of delicious food!. Fair food is a huge business, with top vendors making big money during the...
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