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Xcel Energy won’t go through with plan to charge customers higher peak rates
The Strib reports Xcel is walking back plans to charge customers during peak times and will instead make the program voluntary. Also in energy news from the Strib: Here comes the sun: Giant solar projects could transform Minnesota’s energy landscape. Bring Me the News reports Kim’s in Uptown Minneapolis...
Walz faces criticism for misleading IVF language
Republicans are jumping on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for making misleading statements about the infertility treatment he and his wife used, accusing the vice presidential nominee of lying for political expediency. Earlier this week, would-be second lady Gwen Walz shared that she and her husband opted for intrauterine insemination (IUI) to deal with infertility,…
Meteor seen over Wisconsin on Friday
According to the American Meteor Society, over 70 reports came in from across parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois of a meteor seen early Friday morning. Based on reports, the fireball was estimated to of had a path starting east of Augusta in Eau Claire county, travelled southeast and burned up northeast of Tomah in Monroe county. Seen as far north as Perham, Minnesota, and as far south as Talbott, Illinois, the fireball entered the atmosphere between 6:10 and 6:15am local time. The American Meteor Society will take any reports if you have any at amsmeteors.org.
Heat Advisory Sunday Across Southeast Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for southeast Minnesota, in effect from 1:00 pm through 8:00 pm Sunday. Heat and humidity across the region Sunday afternoon will drive heat indices to near 101, and may cause heat illnesses. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the...
Metallica Energizes Twin Cities Music Scene
Metallica energized both the Twin Cities music scene and the local community. During an unprecedented weekend of massive rock shows in Minneapolis, Metallica played host to two sold out nights at US Bank Stadium, and stewarded events across the metro. As a longtime fan of the group, one thing that...
Late season heat wave arrives this weekend, continuing into next week
Dangerous, record breaking heat continues through Saturday for the Southern Plains before gradually shifting northward into the Central Plains and Midwest later this weekend. Hazardous heat outlook Saturday temperature snapshot Sunday temperature snapshot Monday temperature snapshot Tuesday temperature snapshot The dome of heat shifts east into the Midwest and likely to be capped across the […]
Staying hydrated at the fair will be key with near 90 degree temps Sunday and Monday
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — With feel-like temperatures expected in the mid-90s on Sunday and Monday, EMS Medical Director for Regents Hospital, Dr. Aaron Burnett is urging Minnesota State Fair goers to stay hydrated. "You walk so much, you eat so many salty foods here, which is good for the...
At Aveda Institute, Masons reenact cornerstone dedication
On Sunday, Aug. 11, Freemasons from around the Twin Cities area gathered at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, 400 Central Ave. SE, to reenact the dedication of the building’s cornerstone. It was 99 years to the day that the cornerstone for the former Masonic lodge was laid. The building...
Couple betting big on crickets as a food of the future
ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota (WCCO) — A big part of the Minnesota State Fair is the food. A lot of it is deep-fried, sugary goodness. So where do bugs fit into all of that?. Believe it or not, the insect protein market could be worth $8 billion by 2030.
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