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Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon
The heat from this weekend will carry over to Monday prompting the National Weather Service to issue an excessive heat warning, which will go into effect early in the afternoon. The warning will prompt at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon and is expected to go through to 8 p.m. Monday night with temperatures reaching to around […] The post Excessive heat warning kicking in early Monday afternoon appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesotans keeping cool during triple-digit heat index
MINNEAPOLIS — Dew points well into the oppressive category are making the land of 10,000 lakes feel more like Florida."No I don't like it," said Becky Howard.Howard is at Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Park in Whittier, gathering with family for a memorial picnic."To memorialize all of our loved ones that we've lost in the past," said Howard. Sunday's temps are making it extra toasty. Thankfully Howard has water bottles and water squirters."The heat is amazing," said Merodie Peterson. Meanwhile, people like Peterson embrace this heat."This is much nicer than 30 below in Minneapolis," said Peterson.If only the Bde Maka...
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 […]
Man steals thousands in "pull tab money" from gas station
SARTELL, Minn. — A man is in custody after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars in "pull tab money" from a central Minnesota gas station, police said.The robbery occurred at a BP on First Street Northeast and Benton Drive in Sartell on Sunday morning, the city's police department said.The suspect pulled a knife on store employees and demanded money.Police used surveillance video to identify the suspect, who had been at the store the day prior. The Sauk Rapids Police Department found the man buying pull tabs at a convenience store in that city and arrested him.The 57-year-old man is being held at the Benton County Jail awaiting charges. Sartell is just north of St. Cloud.
Minnesota artist Adam Turman brings bold style back to the Grandstand
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A unique Minnesota artist is back at the Minnesota State Fair. Adam Turman, known for his bold, colorful murals around the Midwest, has a newly expanded 2,000-square-foot space in the upper level of the Grandstand, where fairgoers can check out his commemorative State Fair artwork for 2024.
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…
Travis James Gustavson Foundation hosts third Fentanyl awareness event
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - After losing their son Travis to Fentanyl poisoning, a local family and the Travis James Gustavson Foundation hosted its third annual ‘National Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness and Prevention Day’; event on Sunday, Aug 25 and were joined by many from around the community. “I truly...
Mankato Seeks Passionate Laboratory Intern for Environmental Sustainability Projects
The City of Mankato is on the hunt for an aspiring Laboratory Intern to join their environmental team and aid in the crucial work of chemical testing and environmental control, according to an announcement on their official Facebook page. This internship offers a hands-on experience for those in pursuit of...
Mankato's Director of Public Safety Amy Vokal Retires After 31 Years of Service
The City of Mankato bids farewell to a stalwart of public safety as Director Amy Vokal steps down from her role, wrapping up over three decades of dedicated service. Vokal, who has been a part of the Mankato Public Safety since December 1992, has left a significant mark on the community through her persistent commitment to safeguarding its citizens, as per the Mankato Police and Fire.
Craft Cocktails, Live Music On Display in Downtown St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The first craft cocktail crawl was held in downtown St. Cloud on Saturday night. Nine bars and restaurants participated offering a signature cocktail. A panel of judges judged the drinks. Participants also received a ballot and could pick their top three choices. The winners have not been announced yet.
From cybercrime to terrorism, FBI director says America faces many elevated threats 'all at once'
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — The country is facing heightened threats from many corners at a time when law enforcement agencies are struggling, FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an exclusive interview, adding that he is “hard pressed to think of a time in my career where so many different kinds of threats are all elevated at once.”
Black Entrepreneur State Fair wants to elevate Black-owned businesses
MINNEAPOLIS — The Black Entrepreneur State Fair hopes to boost business for over 60 Black-owned businesses in the Twin Cities. “All of the businesses that are involved in this event are very underinvested, so this is a big platform for economic development for these Black businesses,” said Destinee Shelby, the founder and CEO of Black Entrepreneur State Fair.
Mack Brown preparing his Tar Heels for hostile road environment
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The oldest coach in the FBS knows a thing or two about traveling on the road to open the season. There’s no love lost between Mack Brown and P.J. Fleck, despite the fact that North Carolina beat Minnesota by 18 points last season. That game was in Chapel Hill though, and now Brown anticipates that his team will be walking into a snakepit when they enter Huntington Bank Stadium on Thursday night.
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