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Fair officials urging caution with potential hottest stretch of summer
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — State Fair officials are urging people to take precautions, with a forecast of temps in the 90s, a triple digit heat index through Monday and quite possibly the hottest stretch of summer this year.When the temperature and humidity climb at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, fairgoers flock to the State Fair's eight misting stations.State fair officials advise guests to drink plenty of water. Guests are welcome to bring in bottles, even an entire cooler, onto the fairgrounds. Water bottles can be filled at more than 40 drinking fountains and bottle refilling stations.There are plenty of spots to grab some shade to take breaks from walking and standing in the heat, and even a few buildings, like the History and Heritage Center, West End Market and the North End Event Center, that are air conditioned.Anyone feeling ill can stop at first aid stations, located on the west and east ends of the fairgrounds.
Contested local races emerge for Nov. 5 election
Several contested races have emerged for the Nov. 5 general election following the close of Minnesota’s second candidate filing period on Aug. 13. There were also several seats for which no one filed. Below is a rundown of who filed for what local seats and what seats no one filed for.
12-year old Elliot Leasure sets 7 Minnesota Age Group Records at 11-14 LSC Championships
LCM (50 meters) Elliott Leasure rewrote the 11-12 Minnesota Swimming age group record board at the LSC’Ss 11-14 State Championship. Placing 1st in every race he swam, the 12-year old Rochester Swim Club swimmer established new state records in 7 races. Leasure kicked off the meet on Thursday night...
Harris, Walz lean into erasing medical debt
Vice President Harris wants to erase billions of dollars in medical debt, a longtime progressive goal that Democrats hope will be an electoral winner in the fall. The economic plan Harris released last week called for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), to work with states to erase medical debt for…
The little pollinator that could Columbia Heights assists monarch butterflies before their migration
A flight from MSP Airport to Morelia, Michoacan, is about 6 hours, though good luck finding a flight without a layover in Dallas or Houston. That same flight for a monarch butterfly can take up to three months, with more than one layover. The flights annually start in August and the butterflies reach their winter grounds in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, by November.
Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA History Against Minnesota Lynx
On Saturday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever traveled west to face Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx. The Fever stole the first game of the season series back in July, but the absence of Collier played a big part. During the second matchup, Clark, once again, made WNBA history. She ...
Minnesota cement mason bootcamp pays off for tribal youths
Click play to listen to this article. (Minnesota News Connection) The next time you drive over a newly built highway in Minnesota, the concrete may have been poured by a Native American trained through a pre-apprenticeship program. The effort is designed to create more career pathways for younger Indigenous adults.
Cardinals win third consecutive game in the longest streak since June
MINNEAPOLIS — With Lance Lynn and Steven Matz getting close to returning from the injured list, the Cardinals are soon going to have some pitching decisions to make. Andre Pallante continued to make his case on Friday night about why one of those decisions should be to keep him in the starting rotation.
A Vikings-Lions trade to replace J.J. McCarthy with shocking rival
The Minnesota Vikings came into the 2024 season with the task of replacing their former quarterback, Kirk Cousins. They needed to address this situation and do so quickly. Having stable quarterback play is how they would keep Justin Jefferson happy and if Jefferson is happy, so are the Vikings. They...
3 Timberwolves Players Underrated in NBA 2K25 Ratings
NBA 2K25 is set to release soon, and while Minnesota Timberwolves players received some favorable ratings, several seem underwhelming. Anthony Edwards boasts a notable 93 overall rating, while Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns score 85 and 88, respectively. However, key players like Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, and Mike Conley are rated lower than expected given their contributions and accolades. Many believe these rankings overlook their significant talent and impact on the team.
Gophers football: 5 Questions entering the 2024 season
P.J. Fleck is entering Year 8 at Minnesota after going 6-7 in 2023. Fleck is 50-34 with the Gophers, including 29-32 in Big Ten play and 5-0 in bowl games. The Gophers schedule gets tougher in 2024, with the additions of UCLA, USC, Oregon and Washington to the Big Ten. Minnesota faces UCLA and USC this season.
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