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Walz is winning the popularity contest, despite GOP attacks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had a stunningly successful rollout as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, despite Republican attacks on his record in office and in the military. Walz has a positive 5-point net favorability score, according to averages from Decision Desk HQ, which stands out as many of the top politicians around him are underwater. …
New Rules Take Effect on Realtor Commissions
New rules from a national court settlement have changed the way commissions and payments work for real estate agents. The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit related to commissions months ago. It took effect this week. “The class-action lawsuit really was claiming that there were issues with the way...
‘Business as usual’: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan steps into governor role while Walz away
MONTICELLO — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Friday attended a celebration in Monticello to mark the start of construction on I-94 from Albertville to Monticello, and Gov. Tim Walz’s absence was palpable. “I want to be very clear — the governor is still the governor,” Flanagan said with a laugh to the crowd of lawmakers […]
Arts Briefs: Awards a-plenty! Minnesota artists, authors and cornhole-players take home prizes.
Arts Briefs is a weekly roundup of Minnesota arts news compiled by the MPR News arts and culture team. The McKnight Foundation has announced its 2024 Distinguished Artist Award. This award is given to an artist who lives and works in Minnesota and whose work has local, regional or national significance.
Fact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms
A variety of Minnesota public school districts say they do not provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms — debunking a claim former President Donald Trump has been making about Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate.
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