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Bismarck Bubble Bursts: Insane Area Rainfall Totals
The floodgates opened up for much of the Capital Region of North Dakota yesterday right during afternoon rush time. Pounding rain hit the Bismarck Mandan area at about 4:45 pm on Tuesday, August 14 dropping several inches of rain in a very short time. Especially north of I-94. This caused some streets to look like rushing rivers and parking lots to look like lakes. A Flood Warning was issued.
Lillie’ Lollipops Wins Pitch 412
Last night, four local entrepreneurs took the stage at M State, sharing their dreams with a packed audience during the Project 412 Pitch Event. Modeled after the popular TV show “Shark Tank,” the event featured Lillie’s Lollipops, Cubed Therapy, Getaway Kimonos, and Event Conex—each business showcasing unique and innovative ideas.
Walz agrees to date for vice presidential debate
By Peter Cox Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has agreed to a date for the first vice presidential debate of the election season. CBS News announced Wednesday that the Democratic governor agreed to debate on CBS this fall. “See you on October 1, JD,” Walz posted on X. Republican Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, […] The post Walz agrees to date for vice presidential debate appeared first on Austin Daily Herald.
Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz to hold Omaha rally Saturday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick, will hold a campaign rally in his home state of Nebraska on Saturday, just across the Iowa border in Omaha. The rally was announced via text to Democratic supporters Wednesday afternoon. "We are excited to invite you to a rally with...
How new real estate rules will impact realtors, home buyers
EDINA, Minn. — The experience of buying or selling a home is changing. A recent National Association of Realtors settlement now requires buyers and sellers to negotiate house sale commissions, including who pays and how much.A recent overhaul changed the way realtors get paid to help people buy and sell their homes. It's part of a $418 million settlement announced in March between a nationwide group of homeowners and the National Association of Realtors."For consumers, it's going to be more transparent and it really should be a smooth process," said Jamar Hardy, president of Minneapolis Area Realtors. "Historically, a seller's agent...
Showers roll into metro Wednesday, air quality alert issued for northeastern Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Showers are expected to move into the Twin Cities Wednesday, while up north, officials issued an air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada.The next wave of energy shows up in the Twin Cities on Wednesday, bringing some storms along for the ride.The forecast high is 79 degrees. Expect it to be dry until the afternoon, with showers projected to move in between dinner to just after sunset. Some may arrive as early as the evening commute. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Wednesday morning issued an air quality alert for northeastern Minnesota due to wildfire smoke...
Grand Forks police asking your help in identifying robbery suspect
GRAND FORKS, ND — Grand Forks police are searching for an armed robbery suspect. The robbery happened on Wednesday near a business along South Washington Street, where the suspect was seen trying to steal a locked electric scooter with a pair of bolt cutters. A man confronted the suspect, and police say he responded by raising the bolt cutters in the air, threatening to hit the man before he fled the scene.
Saints’ Flick, Niemela drafted for Class C State Tournament
The DC Saints had two pitchers drafted on to Region 12C teams that will be participating in the Minnesota Baseball Association (MBA) State Tournament. The top four teams from the Region 12C tournament make the state tourney. This year, with the tournament being held at Saints Field in Dassel, Buffalo...
Walz in Nebraska; Minneapolis apartment fire
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will travel to his home state of Nebraska this weekend as the Democratic vice presidential nominee makes a play for a single Electoral College vote. A Minneapolis fire last night injured four people and displaced thirty. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR...
Novak wins spirit award at national pageant
The 2023-2024 Miss Czech-Slovak Minnesota Queen, Ellaina Novak, enjoyed her experience at the 2024 Miss Czech-Slovak US Pageant in Wilber, Neb., over the weekend. “It was great. I had a lot of fun with all the other candidates. Instead of competing against each other, we were competing with each other. It was a lot easier to go on stage knowing the other girls supported you,” Novak said.
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