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Nearly 30K still without power in Minnesota's storm-ravaged Twin Cities region
Thousands of residents in Minnesota's Twin Cities metro area and some parts of Wisconsin still were without electricity Wednesday after severe storms hit the region, and power may not be restored for some until Thursday.
Yes, 'corn sweat' is real; here are the facts
MINNEAPOLIS — Folks, it's time to acknowledge the corn — the sweaty corn. If you've been on social media over the past few days, you've likely scrolled across at least one post explaining the phenomenon of "corn sweat," and how it historically impacts weather like the kind we had this week in the Midwest.
Gerry Rainford Receives Prestigious TCOE 2024 Hall of Fame Award
Auto Body Collision Technology instructor recognized for lifetime contributions to transportation education in Minnesota. The Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence (TCOE) has recognized Gerry Rainford, Auto Body Collision Technology (ABCT) faculty at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC), with the 2024 Hall of Fame Award. This honor commemorates lifetime contributions to transportation education in Minnesota.
Rain tomorrow but expect a sunny Labor Day
The National Weather Service in Duluth has issued a hazardous weather outlook for eastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin, with possible flash flood and tornado conditions for points west but northwest Price County could see damaging winds, according to the press release. The weather service notes that for the next two days there will be strong northeast winds that lead to a high risk of rip currents through this evening Minnesota and Wisconsin Point beaches. A beach hazards statement is in effect. ...
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Harris can’t get through interview without ‘babysitter’
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) said Democrats believe Vice President Harris “needs a babysitter” in reference to her upcoming interview on CNN with her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D). “It’s clear that her own team and her own party think she needs a babysitter,” Sanders said on “Fox & Friends” to the…
Minnesota transport company fined over $600,000 for worker's death
VIRGINIA, Minn. — Minnesota-based transport company, Wayne Transports Inc., is cited to pay $621,600 in penalties after a worker died in their tanker in March 2024, according to Minnesota's Occupational Health and Safety Administration. An investigation by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry found that Wayne Transports "did not adequately protect employees from confined-space hazards," ultimately leading to the death of one of their employees. Findings from the OSHA investigation showed that Wayne Transports committed a number of violations for permit-required confined spaces such as: they did not identify and evaluate hazards prior to an employee's entry, did not implement means,...
Ways to Explore Minnesota Over Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer in Minnesota. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota highlighted many ways for kids and adults alike to explore the state. ELEMENTERY & PRESCHOOL Aquariums & Zoos Do your kids go wild for animals? Visit one o...
Celebrate MN’s Latest Championship Team at Surly on Sept 12th!
You can celly the 'chip with the Wind Chill at Surly Brewing on Thursday, September 12th from 6pm-10pm. Check out highlights from the championship game below, and Let's Get Chilly!. To help you discover some of the best local brews, Stacker put together a list of Minnesota's top-rated breweries based...
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