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Showing gratitude and honor to those who served with the honor flight
ALBERT LEA, Minn.-The city of Albert Lea is raising money for nonprofit 'Honor Flight Twin Cities'. The nonprofit helps veterans of WWII, Vietnam, Korea and other wars get the recognition they deserve for fighting for their country. Honor Flight Twin Cities co-founder Jana Kyser says, "Many of our veterans are...
Per Mandates, Iowa Universities End DEI Programs
To comply with state mandates, Iowa State University (ISU) officially shuttered its DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) office last week. This decision came in response to recent directives from the Iowa Board of Regents and state lawmakers aimed at reducing spending on DEI initiatives across public universities in Iowa. The...
Minnesota prepares for influx of patients from Iowa as abortion ban takes effect
Minnesota medical providers and public officials are preparing for the arrival of new patients before an Iowa law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect.
More Than 1/2 Of The Twin Cities Largest Shopping Centers Have This Anchor
I was surprised to learn that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers seem to share the same stores, namely one store, with loose "Minnesota-ties" as one of it's anchor stores. Would you believe that the store that many of Minnesota's largest shopping centers share is...Macy's?. Macy's, which filled the whole...
REFRESHER: What’s the Difference Between a Watch and a Warning?
With severe weather possible the next few days across southern Minnesota, it's a good time for a refresher on the difference between a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WATCH,' and a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado 'WARNING.' Here's the scoop:. The next three days feature warm and humid conditions with chances for...
American Pickers In Search of Minnesota Rusty Gold
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A popular History Channel show is coming to Minnesota this fall. American Pickers is planning to come through the area in September looking for rusty gold. The show was in Minnesota last year as well and this will be their 7th visit to the state....
A treasure hunt to make Minnesota property maps more accurate
On the boundary between Polk and Clearwater Counties in northwestern Minnesota, surveyors Garrett Borowicz and Brandon Carlson push through brush to inspect a large oak tree. The post A treasure hunt to make Minnesota property maps more accurate appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Minnesota on High Alert for Stunning Northern Lights Display until Tuesday
Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota residents are eagerly anticipating a rare opportunity to witness the Northern Lights on Monday night into Tuesday. The aurora borealis, typically seen at higher latitudes, could make a spectacular appearance in Minnesota due to increased geomagnetic activity. According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center,...
Minnesota Democrats say Harris has brought renewed energy to party
MINNEAPOLIS — It's only been a week since President Biden dropped out, and the reaction to Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket appears to have energized Democrats in Minnesota and across the country. But Republicans are sharpening their attack on Harris and are making a run to win MInnesota, with former President Donald Trump and JD Vance campaigning in St. Cloud this weekend.To say that Democrats were concerned two week ago is an understatement — worried about not only the presidential race, but down ballot races, everything from U.S. Senate to state legislative seats. But in the days since...
Walz contends his Democratic history would be an asset as VP candidate
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) said he would not hide from his legislative history as a Democratic governor should he become Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 running mate. Walz, who is also the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, was asked about former President Donald Trump attempting to portray Harris as a far-left candidate and if […]
This Democratic governor started calling Trump, Vance ‘weird.’ Hear why
Potential vice presidential pick Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) joins CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” to discuss his viral use of the word ‘weird’ to describe former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
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