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Tim Walz prepares to introduce himself, helped by football players, students and Amy Klobuchar
Former football players coached by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will be on hand as his name is entered into nomination on Wednesday, as the vice presidential nominee assumes the biggest stage of his political career.
State Fair Schedule: Come out and see WCCO at the Great Minnesota Get-Together!
It’s State Fair time and that means WCCO moves to our second home near Carnes and Underwood on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for 12 glorious days. Here’s where you can see live broadcasts plus some details on our 100th Anniversary!
The Harris/Walz and Vance shows return to Wisconsin, though the DNC is in Chicago
Milwaukee was again in the national spotlight Tuesday night. The Democratic ticket of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz spoke at Fiserv Forum, just minutes after Democratic National Convention delegates in Chicago reconfirmed Harris as the party’s presidential nominee and Walz as the choice for vice president. The Democratic Party...
Minnesota Farmers Union Board Opposes Project 2025 Proposals
ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Members of the Minnesota Farmers Union full board have voted to oppose the Project 2025 proposal. The board says Project 2025 calls for several changes to federal agricultural policy, including Repealing Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage and cutting support for crop insurance. Repealing...
Who Set The Record For The Largest Crowd Ever At The Minnesota State Fair?
The Minnesota State Fair is set to start its 2024 run with another line-up of great acts in the grandstand, but do you know which artist drew the biggest crowd of all time?. While we're all familiar with the amazing food and beverages, entertainment is a big part of the Minnesota State Fair too. According to its official website, the State Fair started offering entertainment in the grandstand way back in 1962. Dennis Day, Jane Russell, and Jimmy Dean were the headliners on the main stage back then.
FOX 9 Good Day: Aug. 21, 2024
We're getting ready for all the excitement at the State Fair with a live look as they get the grounds ready. And we taste-test macarons from Nicolette's Macarons. If you want to try some fair-inspired food without going to the fair you can try some exciting foods at Potluck Food Hall in Rosedale Center. Plus, check out some fun items perfect for Back to School that are made by Minnesota makers.
Minnesota fall colors: Will they be more vibrant this year?
Generally speaking, a wetter and cooler summer is great for maximizing fall color potential. But the very wet conditions can lead to premature color change and leaf fall because the added moisture promotes the spread of many leaf diseases. We are just now heading into the critical time period for...
Minnesota Could See ‘Below Normal’ Temps Labor Day Weekend
It's hard to imagine we are preparing to turn the calendar another month. September is on the way, and with its return, we start to think about autumn and fall weather. Well if you are a fan of crisp autumn days, with highs only making it into the 50s and 60s, you might be in luck Labor Day weekend. Meteorologists are tracking the upcoming holiday and it appears we might be in for a cool down.
Metallica Donates $40,000 to Minnesota Organization Helping the Homeless
Insanely successful thrash metal band Metallica, through their charity initiative All Within My Hands, made a donation to Minnesota’s largest organization serving people and families experiencing homelessness following the band’s recent pair or performances in Minneapolis on the M72 tour. The band made a donation of $40,000 to the organization People Serving People, which, in Metallica’s terms, is the cost of like a really nice lunch. So please join us as we celebrate a band—who, according to Metal Shout, have a combined net worth of $1 billion—for making a donation that represents 0.004% of that net worth.
StormTeam 3: Scattered showers Thursday night, hottest air of year so far this weekend
A picture perfect Wednesday is on tap with sunny to mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to the mid 70s this afternoon. If you have any outdoor plans today, including pickleball, it will be a wonderful afternoon and evening to pursue them!. The forecast will "copy and paste" over to...
Veterans in House and Senate condemn Walz’s ‘stolen valor’
More than half of the veterans in the House and Senate slammed Democratic running mate Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) on Wednesday for lying about his military career in what critics call a classic case of “stolen valor.” In a three-page memo put out by the Trump-Vance campaign, 50 veterans demanded an apology and explanation from […]
Deals on Minnesota State Fair tickets
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The Great Minnesota Get-Together is approaching... can you smell the mini donuts in the breeze?. But to get in those gates — you're gonna need tickets. Here's everything you need to know about tickets, discounts and hours at this year's Minnesota State Fair. Hours.
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