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Election forecasters say Minnesota is set to be more competitive this presidential election
MINNEAPOLIS — Following President Joe Biden's poor debate performance last week, a key election forecaster shifted Minnesota from "likely Democratic" in this presidential race to "lean Democratic," signaling the state is more competitive than it was four years ago when Biden won easily. University of Virginia's "Sabato's Crystal Ball" at its Center for Politics changed its rating for Minnesota in wake of that debate. Analysts also downgraded Michigan from "leans Democratic" to a "toss-up.""President Biden's debate performance was so bad that it has forced us to reassess some of our assumptions about the race," wrote Kyle Kondik, in the post about the change. Biden in...
Rain, rain and more rain…when will it end?
We have certainly had no shortage of rain across southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa over the last few days/weeks/months. Compared to this time last year, we couldn’t be more opposite in fact! While it has been great to see more rain, it has gotten quite excessive for many, leading to frequent flooding concerns.
Star Eagle publisher named Young Journalist of the Year
Star Eagle Publisher Eli Lutgens was named Minnesota’s Young Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists during the Minnesota Chapter’s 2024 Page One Awards ceremony held June 18, 2024 at the Lowlands in St. Paul. More than 500 entries were received from media outlets of every medium, including the Star Tribune, Mankato Free Press, Minnesota Public Radio, and many others.
100K Expected for Taste of Minnesota This Weekend
Minnesota is gearing up for a massive summer event – the Taste of Minnesota festival, a blend of food and music. Initially launched in St. Paul in 1983, the festival took a hiatus after 2010 but made a successful comeback in 2023. The food festival is set to return this summer and will take place on July 6 and 7th.
State Patrol IDs Two Minnesota Men Killed in Separate Crashes
(KROC-AM News) - The State Patrol has released the names of two people killed in separate traffic incidents Tuesday night. One of the victims was a 19-year-old man from the Grand Rapids area. The State Patrol says Carter Haithcock of Goodland was fatally injured around 11:20 PM on Tuesday when he was struck by an SUV while he was walking in the traffic lane on Highway 169 in Nashwauk. The Grand Rapids woman driving the SUV was not hurt.
Target Teams Up with Shopify to Offer More
For years, Target has been a favorite for people, not just in Minnesota, but around the country, for quality products. Some will argue that their prices are reasonable, but it’s hard to argue the quality of choices you get at Target. The selection of items they offer isn’t a...
How to watch: WCCO's 75th Anniversary 1-Hour Special
MINNEAPOLIS — To celebrate 75 years in the business, WCCO is excited to re-air and hour long special that details some of the biggest stories we've covered over the last seven decades. Over the last few months, we've been showing you some of the biggest moments in Minnesota's history nightly. This special takes it a step further, unveiling vintage footage directly from the WCCO archives and includes interviews with some of the station's most iconic anchors, reporters and broadcasters like Don Shelby, Dave Moore, and Mark Rosen. WCCO's history is Minnesota's history. Thanks for helping us tell your story. How to watchWhat: WCCO's 75th Anniversary 1-Hour Special on CBS News MinnesotaDate: July 5, 2024Time: 7 p.m. CTWatch: On CBS News Minnesota on Pluto TV or on the CBS News app on your phone or connected TV.
Minnesota Homeowner Hit With MASSIVE Mortgage Payment Hike: Are YOU Next?!
BLOOMINGTON, MN – Trevor Richards, an IT consultant from Bloomington, Minnesota, is among the many homeowners facing a financial dilemma. When he refinanced his home with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) in 2017, he enjoyed the benefits of a low introductory rate. But now, as interest rates rise, Trevor’s monthly payments are set to increase by $1,500.
Dash cam shows CMV driver taking evasive action to save motorcyclist in Minneapolis
A CMV driver’s dash cam captured a harrowing close call with a motorcyclist who lost control in Minneapolis on Monday. The video was captured by a dump truck driver on I-35W at Hennepin Avenue. In the video, you can see a motorcycle rider losing control and striking the guardrail...
Minneapolis murder suspect to return to Olmsted County if released from Hennepin jail
(ABC 6 News) – The suspect in a Minneapolis murder case appeared in Olmsted County Court Friday on one charge of interfering with a dead body. Margot Lewis appeared remotely Friday, July 5, where Judge Debra Jacobson and the prosecution determined that if the defendant was released from Hennepin County custody in the future, Lewis would return to Olmsted County custody on $1M bail.
The Biochar King of Minneapolis
Minneapolis may be the only city in the country with a carbon sequestration program manager on staff. Now, Jim Doten — who holds that title — is about to realize his dream of starting up one of the first municipally owned and operated carbon removal projects. The Minnesota metropolis has just purchased its very own biomass pyrolyzer, a machine that heats up tree clippings in a low-oxygen environment and turns them into a form of charcoal called biochar. As the wood grew, it sucked carbon out of the air during photosynthesis; as biochar, that carbon becomes stable for hundreds of...
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