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Walz extinguishes Democratic doubts with convention performance
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has silenced the Democratic doubters. Heading into the Democratic National Convention, there were questions swirling inside the party about the wisdom of Vice President Harris picking the Minnesota governor — a relatively unknown figure from a safely Democratic state — as her running mate. But Walz has stormed…
House GOP shifts firepower from Biden to Harris and Walz
As Democrats enthusiastically turn their attention to the Democratic Party’s new presidential ticket, so have House Republicans, who in recent weeks have launched a series of investigations into Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. House Republicans, who had spent much of the past 3 1/2 years investigating President Biden, are…
Power & Politics: VP Harris, Minnesota Gov. Walz officially secure nomination at DNC
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has wrapped up. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially secured the party's nomination with just over 2 months to go before Election Day.
Clarence Page: Tim Walz helps Democrats offer voters a better reflection of themselves
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this year’s Democratic National Convention came the night before Kamala Harris officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. It was no simple matter for anyone to follow a lineup of such stars as Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, and Barack and Michelle Obama, just to name a few. But countless eyes and TV cameras in the United Center on Wednesday ...
First Block Kids event coming up in Hibbing, registration is now open
Do your kids love Legos? Well, if they’re in 3rd or 4th grade, they can sign up for a free competition coming up. It’s the first annual Block Kids event, put on by NAWIC Chapter 392 Twin Ports/Iron Range. NAWIC stands for National Association of Women in Construction....
Duluth Police respond to shooting near UMD
Police responded to a report of a shooting on Sunday, August 25 at around 1 p.m. in the 600 block of Woodland Avenue in Duluth. Arriving on scene, officers found ammunition casings in the area. No injuries have been reported in connection to the shooting. Authorities say that the initial...
A Vikings-Eagles trade to take advantage of Philly’s Kenny Pickett mistake
When Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy went down with a season-ending knee injury this preseason, head coach Kevin O'Connell all but ended the team's quarterback competition. Sam Darnold will start, as was the plan all along. Heck, O'Connell even has confidence in Nick Mullens, the veteran behind Darnold. “I think...
Vikings Trade Andrew Booth Jr. to Cowboys, Roster Spot in Jeopardy
Andrew Booth Jr., traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the Dallas Cowboys, has struggled to make an impact in his new team. Originally a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Booth's time with the Vikings was marked by limited playing opportunities. Despite a glimmer of hope after a decent preseason outing, he faltered in the final exhibition game against the Los Angeles Chargers, leading to doubts about his roster spot. The Cowboys are unlikely to retain him for the regular season, especially following the injury of starting cornerback Daron Bland. Booth’s performance has cast significant doubt on his future in Dallas.
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...
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