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Kamala Harris’s first big interview as nominee: 5 takeaways
Vice President Harris on Thursday sat for her first major interview since becoming the Democratic nominee. Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), were interviewed by CNN’s Dana Bash as they campaigned in Georgia. The interview took place earlier in the day and was broadcast on the cable network Thursday evening. CNN…
Student achievement stagnates, latest test scores show
Minnesota students’ math and reading scores remained disappointingly low in the 2023-2024 school year, according to data released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Education. Fewer than half of tested students met state proficiency standards in reading and math, unchanged from the prior year. The data show that Minnesota students have not yet recovered from […]
National politics prevail at the Great Minnesota Get Together
Politicking at the Minnesota State Fair means glad-handing greasy palms, eating your weight in Minnesota commodities, and being ready to admire the tattoo of a likely voter when one presents her bicep showing a blue chicken. “People are very chatty,” said Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan after Ann Barrett of St. Paul showed off one of […]
With flannel, football and pheasants, Harris and Walz make a play for Trump territory
Expect to see more of Tim Walz this fall — in orange. Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, will be donning a bright vest while pheasant hunting. That’s when he isn’t wearing tacky flannels, talking about cleaning his gutters or singing, “Save big money at Menards.”
Behind the ribbon: State Fair weighs in newest record pumpkin
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Growing a record pumpkin isn’t for everyone, but Joe Morgan found out it is for him. He grew a pumpkin that weighed 1,808.5 pounds, obliterating the Minnesota State Fair’s old record of 1,676.5 pounds set in 2022. Morgan, who is a union insulator,...
Republicans aim to win key 2nd Congressional District come November
MINNEAPOLIS — Eyes are on the competitive race for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.The district is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans. It includes all of Scott, Dakota and Le Sueur counties. It's a south suburban district with 40% rural farmland.Since 2000, the district has voter for the winner in every presidential election.Democratic Rep. Angie Craig is running against Republican challenger Joe Teirab in the November election. Teirab declined an interview for Talking Points but spoke with Esme Murphy earlier this month on WCCO Sunday Morning at 10:30 a.m.Teirab is a Marine Corps veteran and a former federal and county...
Like Tim Walz, we were also wrongly accused of abusing our special needs son
The internet is currently in an uproar over accusations that Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz supposedly abused Gus, his neurodivergent teen son, while onstage and on camera as his family joined him after his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. Based only on a brief moment of Walz tugging on his son’s hand, commentators declared Walz an abuser with a secret rage problem. This misreading was so misguided even Snopes.com, a website devoted to fact-checking rumors, issued an unequivocal statement: “Online users wrongly claimed a video showed Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz physically abusing his son, Gus, at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.”
Why Harris-Walz campaign won’t let Project 2025 go: ‘Screw the middle class’
Building upon the momentum of the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) are hammering former President Donald Trump over his alleged ties to the conservative blueprint Project 2025 in the run-up to the Sept. 10 presidential debate. The Democratic ticket announced a new ad series Wednesday morning using funding […]
Optimism Soars for Mankato East Football with Strong Returnees
The Mankato East football team aims to improve on last year's 3-6 record, with senior running back Zach Bosse as a pivotal player after transitioning from slot back to tailback. Coach Eric Davis highlights Bosse's adaptability and leadership as strengths, as he joins a solid offensive line comprised of returning starters. Quarterback Ganden Gosch and slot receiver Brogan Madson also return, bringing substantial experience and performance from the previous season to enhance the team's offensive options. The Cougars will leverage their multiple returning starters and experienced leadership to seek better results this season, starting with their opener against St. Louis Park.
Eagle Scout gives back to the community
New Ulm, Minn. (KEYC) - Giving back and leadership are just two topics a New Ulm Eagle Scout is focused on achieving. And he was able to do just that with the partnership of the City’s Parks and Recreation director. Ryan Martinka is not short of learning new things...
Marek brothers retire law firm in Montgomery
Marek Law Office & Tax Service ended a long continued service for the Montgomery area on June 30, spanning 50 years from 1975-2024. William Marek, a 1969 New Prague High School Graduate, initially thought he wanted to be a high school teacher in math or science. He started his college education as such at Mankato State University.
Sturgeon Lake public water access is first modernization project using new funding
Minnesota DNR celebrates upgrades to busy boat launch as part of statewide initiative. Public water accesses operated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources need significant investment to make them accessible to all users, meet the needs of modern watercraft, improve protection of public waters from stormwater runoff and invasive species, and enhance climate resilience.
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