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Walz extinguishes Democratic doubts with convention performance
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has silenced the Democratic doubters. Heading into the Democratic National Convention, there were questions swirling inside the party about the wisdom of Vice President Harris picking the Minnesota governor — a relatively unknown figure from a safely Democratic state — as her running mate. But Walz has stormed…
Clarence Page: Tim Walz helps Democrats offer voters a better reflection of themselves
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this year’s Democratic National Convention came the night before Kamala Harris officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. It was no simple matter for anyone to follow a lineup of such stars as Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, and Barack and Michelle Obama, just to name a few. But countless eyes and TV cameras in the United Center on Wednesday ...
Lake Minnetonka communities crack down on youth e-bike use amid concerns
EXCELSIOR, Minn. (FOX 9) - The cities of Excelsior and Greenwood are tackling safety concerns with e-bike use among youth, saying a new helmet law has improved the problem. Last summer, Fox 9 reported on an influx of e-bike traffic in downtown Excelsior and reports of teenagers driving too fast, not wearing helmets, and disobeying traffic laws.
Parents of woman killed in hit-and-run remember her caring spirit
MAPLEWOOD, Minn. — The family of a woman killed in a hit-and-run crash is remembering their daughter as the suspected driver is behind bars facing murder charges.Zakirrah "Ziggy" Anderson died at the age of 23 this month in Maplewood.Her parents, Miranda Lov'lace and Lewis Anderson, describe her as a kid at heart, joyful with a humongous sense of humor and the light of their lives."Praying for strength to endure this whole situation," Lov'lace said. "It's really going to be a process to know and receive that this is going to be a lifetime thing, the loss of my child."Police say a...
FBI Faces Ticking Clock as James Comer’s Deadline Looms in Explosive Investigation Into Tim Walz’s China Ties
House Republicans, led by Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer, are intensifying their probe into Governor Tim Walz's longstanding connections with China. As Walz emerges as Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick, his past interactions with Chinese entities have come under sharp focus, raising questions about potential influence from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on his decision-making.
One of Minnesota’s JC Penney Stores Has Closed Permanently
It's been a moment of closings in Minnesota lately. A movie theater in Rochester just shuttered for good. And now, a JC Penney store in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has closed permanently. Another JC Penney Store Has Closed in Minnesota. When one of the places where a core memory...
Burnsville native Rozek is bright spot for Saints in loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
Saints starter Aaron Rozek took the loss in the Saints’ 5-2 loss to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Sunday afternoon at CHS Field, but the 29-year-old Burnsville native was one of few bright spots for the home team on an otherwise gloomy day.Rozek retired the first 10 batters he faced before a double and a single […]
Stewart Cink wins The Ally Challenge for his 1st PGA Tour Champions title
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — Stewart Cink won The Ally Challenge on Sunday for his first PGA Tour Champions title, closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-stroke victory over K.J. Choi. The 51-year-old Cink, the 2009 British Open champion, won in his 10th career start on the 50-and-over tour. He became the 22nd player to win on each of the PGA Tour’s three tours — the PGA Tour, PGA Tour Champions and Korn Ferry Tour. He won about five months after blowing a late lead in Tucson. “It was a motivation, for sure, once I got near the lead in the first round,” Cink said. “I know I’m capable of winning, but we have this funny way of believing in like the 2% of things that happen instead of the 98%. Tucson I think was probably a 2%,but it happened.”
Newsmakers: Osseo Superintendent Kim Hiel Talks School Facility Upgrades
Osseo Area Schools Superintendent Kim Hiel says educators are looking forward to a fresh start with a new school year. Teachers and education professionals have been busy with professional developments and preparing schools for learning. The district started work on a strategic plan in 2022, and this past summer they...
Mississippi River sheens from 30-gallon dam spill
COON RAPIDS, Minn. – Two sheens flowing on the surface of the Mississippi River originated at a dam operated by the Three Rivers Park District in Coon Rapid. A valve malfunctioned on Tuesday and 30 gallons of lubricant spilled, the District confirmed. Although a petroleum product, the lubricant is not harmful to food or drinking water, the District said. The sheens were spotted first on Wednesday morning a couple miles downstream at the State Highway 610 bridge north of the Interstate 94 crossing of the Mississippi.
Tree-planting project aims to identify climate-resilient trees
In 2020, about 200 volunteers helped plant trees at Crosby Farm Regional Park near the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They helped launch a 20-year project that seeks to identify which tree species will grow well in the region as the climate warms and precipitation becomes more extreme. Emma...
Union Pacific busy replacing ties
Union Pacific, which owns and operates the railroad running from Montgomery through New Prague, has been working on a tie replacement project along the line to Jordan. “We do that periodically to ensure safe transport of the items we ship,” said Mike Jaixen, senior manager of communications for Union Pacific. “Along with replacing the ties, the crews do ballast work. The ties will be set to the side of the track, and we have a different crew that will come by later and pick up the old ties.”
Harding High School wrestler honored 20 years after sudden death
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Competing in the 125-pound weight class in the early 2000s, Harding High School athlete Alex Ruiz wasn’t the biggest athlete on his wrestling team. But now, even two decades after his sudden death in a car crash, he’s still remembered for his larger-than-life personality.
Molter's grocery store is closing
There have been numerous questions on the status of Molter’s Fresh Market grocery store in town and whether or not the store is closing. Over the past month or so, shelves have slowly been getting emptier and emptier and the deli inside was closed for business last week permanently.
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