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In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz strolled onstage to welcome a conference of clean power advocates to Minneapolis in May, he was quick to note that his state is now getting a little over half of its power from renewables. In the next breath, Walz said Minnesota would never get to 100% — a goal he helped set — without changing what he called “outdated” permitting laws.
Harris-Walz co-chair: ‘We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia’
Mitch Landrieu, national co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign, said Sunday he is optimistic about Vice President Harris’s chances of winning Georgia in the general election this November. “We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia,” Landrieu said in an interview on MSNBC’s “The Weekend.” “They’re going to compete there in a very…
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…
House GOP shifts firepower from Biden to Harris and Walz
As Democrats enthusiastically turn their attention to the Democratic Party’s new presidential ticket, so have House Republicans, who in recent weeks have launched a series of investigations into Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. House Republicans, who had spent much of the past 3 1/2 years investigating President Biden, are…
For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid
Minnesotans recovering from major flooding in June have about one month left to apply for federal aid. As of Saturday, $6.8 million had been approved for 1,400 residents, said Federal Emergency Management Agency spokesperson Kim Keblish. Folks have until Sept. 27 to apply for grants, which can help with temporary...
Power & Politics: VP Harris, Minnesota Gov. Walz officially secure nomination at DNC
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has wrapped up. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially secured the party's nomination with just over 2 months to go before Election Day.
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 ...
Ole McNallan farm opens for its second season
PLAINVIEW, Minn.-Before school starts, families are looking for activities and places to go with their kids. One local farm has opened up for families to have some fun. Ole McNallan Farm opened its doors to families for its second season and the owners say its fun to see people enjoy what they have to offer.
Lane Closures at Busy Rochester Intersection, Overnight I-90 Detours in Start Monday
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is advising motorists to plan for lane closures in Rochester and overnight detours on Interstate 90 in southwestern Olmsted County and Mower County. The lane closures are for a future project and the I-90 detours are related to projects that...
Staying cool in excessive heat
(ABC 6 News) – Due to extremely hot weather expected Sunday and Monday, the City of Rochester and Olmsted County reminds residents of ways to beat the heat. The City of Rochester provided the following information in a press release, saying the health and safety of community members a top priority.
Rochester man gets conviction for social media threat overturned by MN Court of Appeals
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of a Rochester man prosecuted for making threatening posts on social media. Kyle Lloyd Ketterling, 63, was arrested in May 2022 and charged with four counts of threats of violence. Prosecutors said Ketterling generated more than 1,900 posts on the social media site Gettr between April and May of 2022. While law enforcement found most of the posts to be political in nature, it says four of them should qualify as threats of violence.
Winona Police Share Essential Safety Tips for College Students: What You NEED to Know!
WINONA, MN – The Winona Police Department recently shared important safety tips for college students in Minnesota. As the new academic year begins, they welcomed both returning students and incoming freshmen to the city and offered practical advice to help everyone stay safe. Be sure to SHARE this article with friends and family – to help students!
Rochester Chamber honors Finstad and Craig for work promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
ROCHESTER, Minn. – The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is applauding the bipartisan efforts of two Minnesota members of Congress for “their leadership in advancing the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) through their work with the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus.”. The Rochester Chamber calls SAF...
Steamy start to the week with periods of showers, t-storms through midweek
The hottest air of the summer season will grip the area to start the week. A few systems will also lead to chances for showers and thunderstorms through midweek. Monday is an ALERT DAY as an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING goes into effect from afternoon until evening. High temperatures are expected to climb into the low-to-middle 90s. Dew point temperatures will also be very high with many places in the middle 70s. The heat index (feels-like) will likely range from 105° to 110°.
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