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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 ...
Teens 4-Hers have 8 days to bring story, song and dance all together ahead of the State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A week before the Minnesota State fair begins, story, song and dance come together on stage inside the 4-H building after just 8 days.Teen 4-Hers from across Minnesota write, build sets, make costumes, run music and tech, and rehearse this year's state fair Arts-In musical, "Wonder Full.""We just cram it all in, work really hard, have some fun," said Kirstin Delp, Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In Director.Delp has directed the show at the state fair for over 20 years and she performed on the same stage as a student participant in the 80s.There are 51 4Hers...
Speaker Johnson blames Walz for ‘letting Minneapolis burn’
(Minneapolis, MN) — Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is blaming Governor Tim Walz for letting Minneapolis burn during the unrest after the George Floyd murder in 2020. Johnson stopped in Minneapolis yesterday to campaign for House GOP candidate Joe Teirab. While standing outside the old Third Precinct police...
Breaking the stigma in Black community surrounding mental health
As we approach September’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, there’s an urgent call across Minnesota and the country to break the stigma surrounding mental health, especially in communities where vulnerability and seeking help are misunderstood.
Minnesota’s Minimum Wage to Rise January 1st, 2025
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is reminding employers ahead of January 1st that new minimum-wage rates will be going into effect. The 2024 legislature revised the law to remove the reduced minimum wages for small employers so that the minimum wage rate will be $11.13 for all employers including J-1 visa wages for hotels, motels, and lodging businesses. The changes also include workers under 18-years-old.
Red Lobster is closing 23 restaurants — Here's what's closing in Minnesota
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Editor's Note: This video originally aired on June 6, 2024. Get your last orders of crab legs and biscuits, as a popular restaurant chain is closing up shop in two metro locations. Red Lobster will be closing locations in Maple Grove and Golden Valley. Earlier...
Central MN Town Ball State Tournament Summaries
The Muskies, the Section 11C champions defeated the No. 3 team from Section 8C the Lightning, they out them hit eight to six, including a big triple and a sacrifice fly. They played very good defense in support of their lefties. Johnny Schumer started on the mound, he threw very good innings, he gave up four hits, one run, one walk and he recorded three strikeouts. Veteran David Deminskythrew three innings of relief to earn the win. He gave up two hits, one walk and he recorded four strikeouts.
Saving democracy: Increasing youth voter participation
This is the fifth in a series of six articles about the 2023 Minneapolis City Election, brought to you by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. Young Americans have been gathering strength and exerting more influence in recent elections but need help realizing their full political force as voters. For the health of our democracy, we want them to do so.
Walmart Cracks Down On Minnesota Customers Who Use These
Walmart shoppers, take note. Walmart is in the midst of making a ton of changes and now, there's another one you need to be aware of. About 37 million people visit Walmart each day, and spend about 32 minutes in store per trip. That's pretty speedy if you ask me.
StormTeam 3: Excessive heat today, severe weather tonight
What a way to kick off the school year for some of our kiddos! A very warm and humid start to our day with temperatures in the low to mid 70s, which is a few degrees below our average HIGH TEMPERATURE for this time of year. Thanks to the very...
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