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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 […]
Owatonna man hurt in Fillmore County motorcycle crash
RUSHFORD VILLAGE, Minn. - A motorcycle crash in Fillmore County injured one person Sunday. It happened around 3:30 pm on Highway 43 near mile marker 261. The Minnesota State Patrol says Anthony George Dudley, 60 of Owatonna, was riding a 2023 Harley Davidson east when he lost control and wound up in the ditch.
Lake Mills native and Hall of Famer Mike Stensrud dies
Former Lake Mills High School standout and Iowa State All-American Mike Stensrud died Friday at his home at the age of 68. Stensrud is considered one of the greatest defenders in Iowa State football history, helping the Cyclones earn bowl bids in 1977 (Peach Bowl) and 1978 (Hall of Fame Bowl), according to an announcement […] The post Lake Mills native and Hall of Famer Mike Stensrud dies appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Iowa Police On The Hunt For 10 Vicious & Unpredictable Fugitives
Iowa crime never takes a vacation. You can never be too cautious when you're out and about. Personal safety should truly be a priority. It almost seems a little silly at times. On the other hand, it's usually best to be alert and to just always let someone know where you are going.
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.
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…
NWS: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Lincoln, Minnehaha counties until Tuesday morning
Update as of 1:15 a.m.: Storms are finally starting to move into the area, and the NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 6 a.m. for Lincoln and Minnehaha counties. The NWS stated the Sioux Falls area could experience wind gusts of between 40 to 50 mph within the next hour. A severe...
Takeaways from the AP’s review of Tim Walz’s descriptions of his military record
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years, rising through the enlisted ranks and receiving an honorable discharge. It is a record seen as one of his political strengths. Republicans are trying to turn it into a weakness. They have...
'The Makaylen Mile' set for September in Stewartville, bringing awareness to Sudden Unexplained Deaths
HIGH FOREST TOWNSHIP, Minn.--A beautiful little girl was a healthy and thriving toddler-- but suddenly died 18 months after her birth due to undetermined causes. The family of Makaylen Plotz said on the morning of Friday September 8th, 2023, the toddler did not wake up. Since The reason is still...
Mower County woman behind popular non-profit finds strength in giving back while battling illness
(ABC 6 News) – The person behind the non-profit PayItForward, Inc. is trying out a new method of giving back while also dealing with the complications of her own rare disease. Gina Grundmeier, the brains of the operation which has done everything from remodeling homes to paying for medical...
State Fair brings back accessible bathrooms, expands options
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The State Fair is in full swing and Minnesotans are flocking to the fairgrounds. For the second year in a row, a mobile bathroom is returning to the fair with the aim of making the Great Minnesota Get-Together accessible for all.If you're spending any time at the State Fair a bathroom break is inevitable, but up until last year, there were some families who might not come to the fair for that very reason. Momentum Refresh is providing an accessible restroom and universal changing station at the fair and it went over so well, they're back again...
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