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Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts a Shocking 2024 Winter in Minnesota
The big question on everyone’s minds since last year: What’s Mother Nature got planned for us in the North Star State this winter?. Last winter was a surprising break from the norm, with very little snow and just a few bitter cold days. Will we get to see another mild winter or will we get slammed twice as hard this year?
The struggle for special education resources is nothing new
Open enrollment for public schools and a wide area of other choices mean that students don’t have to attend school in their home communities. That wasn’t always the case. Sixty years ago, anyone wanting to switch public school districts in Minnesota had to move to that particular community. School districts had huge disparities in resources. The disparities were a concern raised by one of Minnesota’s special education pioneers, Evelyn Deno.
Walz maintains favorability edge over Vance in battle of VPs
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) is winning the running mate favorability war, according to a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. Walz has a 42% favorability rating in the survey, against 31% who view him unfavorably. That’s a much better number than his Republican counterpart, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), who has a 32% favorability rating against 44% who […]
Kristi Noem says Tim Walz is ‘100%’ a threat to US national security
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) issued a warning against Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) becoming vice president, stating she is “absolutely” certain he is a “national security threat” to the United States. Noem argued Walz was more centrist when the two were serving in the House of Representatives, but he has “completely changed” since becoming governor. She […]
H.R. McMaster on Walz’s military claims: ‘I would never disparage any service’
Former national security adviser H.R. McMaster said Sunday he “would never disparage” someone’s military service, when asked about the controversy surrounding the Democratic vice presidential nominee’s past remarks about his time in the Army National Guard. “I think everybody’s got to make their own judgment. Look at the facts of the service, which I think,…
Flights to Stunning Ski Destinations Coming Back to Minnesota this Winter
It may be hard to imagine, but fall is around the corner and winter is coming soon! That means it's almost time for winter sports in Minnesota. And while we have lots of incredible places to participate in our favorite winter sport, there's nothing quite like hitting up the slopes in the mountains.
Two Minnesota Hospitals Recognized As Two of Americas Best
When it comes to your health, sometimes we can select where we receive treatment, and it's always reassuring when you know going in that the facility is well respected. Seeing how I’m not a doctor nor do I play one on TV, I, like a lot of people, need to lean on those with a better understanding of the health care profession for the grading of hospitals on a deeper level.
LOL! The Most Hilarious Google Reviews Of Minnesota Schools
Our world has changed. It's hard to remember this but 30(ish) years ago, we used to have to go to the public library if we wanted to find information about...well, anything. And if we wanted to know more about a local business, we pulled out the Yellow Pages. My kids...
Schmidtke to enter MNHSBCA Hall of Fame
The Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association recently announced that former Blue Earth Area coach Todd Schmidtke has been selected to enter the MNHSBCA Hall of Fame. Schmidtke joins his father, Howard, who was selected to the same Hall of Fame in 2008. “I was definitely born into a baseball...
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