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‘Outside agitator’ narrative by Walz, community leaders was wrong but helped quell 2020 George Floyd protests
It was an exaggeration made in the fog of war that turned into a tactic that contributed to the calming of two cities following the murder of George Floyd in May of 2020:. Much of the destruction that occurred during the evenings of rioting, looting and arson were the work of outsiders, the state’s political leadership said. These troublemakers were coming in to exploit the pain caused by Floyd’s death, Gov. Tim Walz and the other leaders asserted.
Are You Ready For Minnesota’s First-Ever ‘Doobie Dabbler?’
Minnesota's first ever Doobie Dabbler, the cannabis lover's answer to a Beer Dabbler, is coming to Shakopee in September. Located on the Sever's festival grounds, which spans over 100 acres, the two-day event will offer 30+ 'unique activations.' The event is slated for September 6th and 7th. Over 100 vendors...
Republicans want voters to think Walz lied about his dog. False GOP claims could cause real damage
Republicans turned Tim Walz’s outing at a dog park nearly three years ago into an attack on the Democratic vice presidential nominee this week, working on a false online narrative to paint Walz as a liar. The intended takeaway was that Walz somehow lied about the identity of his dog, Scout, by describing two different dogs as his beloved pet in separate X posts. Social media users shared screenshots of the posts as alleged proof that the Minnesota governor exhibits a pattern of deceit, garnering thousands of likes, shares and reactions across platforms. In one post, from June 2022, Walz is pictured hugging a black dog. The caption reads, “Sending a special birthday shoutout to our favorite pup, Scout.” The other, posted in October 2022, showed Walz beside a brown and white dog with the caption: “Couldn’t think of a better way to spend a beautiful fall day than at the dog park. I know Scout enjoyed it.” In response, Walz supporters shared posts on social media showing that Walz was simply playing with someone else’s dog while mentioning Scout in the caption.
ST. PAUL MAN DROWNS IN NORTHERN MN LAKE
(Aitkin County, MN) — A St. Paul man has died after his canoe overturned in Aitkin County. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office says 20-year-old Htoo Shwe was canoeing with his cousin at Wolf Lake when their canoe capsized on Sunday. The cousin told investigators that the St. Paul man panicked while they were swimming to shore and went under the water. A dive team found his body later on Sunday night. The sheriff’s office said both men had been drinking that night and were not wearing life jackets.
Last Look: A Boat of Their Own
In a canoe dubbed “Mac I,” purchased in 1940, professor of physical education Ruth Schellberg began teaching canoe and water safety classes for Macalester both in the college pool and on the St. Croix River. That following June, after hearing about the popular extracurricular course, the Minnesota State Tourism Department contacted Schellberg to participate in an eight-day journey by canoe, accompanied by students Floreine Kelly Echternacht ’41 P’68 ’70 and Norma Penschuck, alongside two guides and a photographer from Life Magazine. After the trip, disappointed at being relegated to bow paddling, washing dishes, and carrying gear, Schellberg made plans to become a wilderness guide herself.
Man dead after drowning in Pine River
PINE RIVER, Minn. (Valley News Live) - The Cass County Sheriff says, a man is dead after drowning in the Pine River. Officials say, a report came in of a missing man at about 5:30 pm on Aug. 26. They found out he had left home to go swimming in the Pine River and never came back.
Strong Storms Possible on Thursday in Minnesota
UNDATED (WJON News) -- Showers likely throughout Thursday with scattered storms possible, with the best chance for strong to severe storms in southern Minnesota. The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk of severe weather (level 2 of 5), with large hail, damaging wind gusts, and locally heavy rainfall expected to be the primary hazards.
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