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Tim Walz's Minnesota neighbors welcome his return home after VP nomination
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returned on Friday to the Land of 10,000 Lakes after accepting his Democratic vice presidential nomination.A lot has changed since he joined the ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris — most noticeably his enhanced security detail.On Dayton Avenue and Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul, it's typical to see bikes fly by and furry friends strolling the sidewalks. It's a neighborhood that is quiet and tucked away.WCCO filmed his motorcade on Friday pulling into Eastcliff, the residence temporarily housing his family while the Governor's Mansion is being renovated. But this time, Minnesota State Patrol troopers...
Minnesotans Warned to Expect Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester area is included in a heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service that covers the south half of Minnesota, the northwest corner of the state, and the entire state of Iowa. In southeastern Minnesota, the heat advisory will be in effect from...
Fleet Farm ordered to hand over more records in Minnesota’s gun lawsuit
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A federal judge ordered Fleet Farm to hand over more evidence to the Minnesota Attorney General's office as part of its ongoing civil lawsuit involving firearms sales. The Brief:. The retailer is being sued by the state for not doing enough to stop illegal...
1984 - Carman Captures Minnesota Fair Silver Crown
Falcon Heights, Minn. (August 24, 1984) – Marvin Carman outdistanced Dave Blaney to win the Coca-Cola 200 for USAC Silver Crown championship car event Friday afternoon on the half-mile pavement at the Minnesota State Fair. Fastest qualifier Rich Vogler jumped into the lead on the opening lap and stayed...
Viral Harris-Walz camo hat injects Midwest glam into US campaign
If campaign hat sales are any predictor of electoral results, the Harris-Walz ticket is in great shape, as their camouflage cap with orange lettering goes viral. In part, the virality of the camo hat can be attributed to Chappell Roan, the wildly popular singer who sells a camo hat with orange lettering that reads "Midwest Princess."
Roads closed Sunday in Sioux Falls for 1/2 marathon/5K
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Several roads will be closed downtown and around the event center on Sunday to accommodate marathon and 5K runners. According to the Sioux Falls Police Department the road on the map shown will close at 6:00 a.m.. They will reopen by 11:30 a.m. Though...
Sunday Boredom Busters: August 25th
MADISON, SD (KELO) — The Historic Prairie Village west of Madison, SD is hosting a Steam Threshing Jamboree. Activities include steam & horse threshing, hundreds of tractors on display, sawmill & equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls and carousel rides. The hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $14, $4 for ages 6-12. Archery Outfitters in Sioux Falls is hosting a 3D Fun Shoot involving 3D foam animal targets from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10-$20. It’s free for children 9 and under who are accompanied by an adult. You need to bring your own bow and arrows.
Rochester School District Gets Grant to Help Students Experiencing Homelessness
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Rochester School District (RPS) is among the 22 districts across the state receiving grant dollars to help students experiencing homelessness. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced earlier this week that it had received a $1 million federal competitive grant. The money was allocated through...
Man injured in a 2-vehicle/bike crash Saturday morning
HARTFORD, S.D. (KELO) — A man received serious injuries after being hit on his bicycle by a vehicle north of Hartford Saturday morning. According to the S.D. Department of Public Safety, at 9:09 a.m., a 60-year-old was riding his bicycle eastbound on 254th Street, about seven miles north of Hartford. A pickup towing a trailer with haybales was also traveling eastbound on 254th Street behind the bicyclist. A GMC Sierra, driven by a 71-year-old male, was traveling eastbound behind the pickup on the same street.
LOCAL: Sports calendar from Aug. 30-Sept. 5
10 a.m., Russell-Tyler-Ruthton at Mountain Lake Area Invitational, Mountain Lake Golf Course. 7 p.m., Pipestone Area at Blue Earth Area, Wilson Field. 8 a.m., Southwest Minnesota Christian at Unity Christian Tournament, Orange City, Iowa. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Cross Country. 10 a.m., Elkton/Lake Benton at Redhawk Run, Hendricks High School. Girls...
FBI has less than a week to meet James Comer's deadline related to Tim Walz alleged China 'connections'
The FBI now has less than a week to meet House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer's hard deadline and hand documents related to what he has described as Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz's "longstanding connection" to China and its government. On August 17, the committee formally requested...
Mayo program combines training, field experience in hopes to alleviate shortage
As Minnesota searches for answers to the current EMT shortage, a Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service program is well on its way in helping fill those vital positions. Launched earlier this summer, the EMT-in-Training Program aims to combine both training and field experience to create a home-grown talent initiative that will contribute almost immediately. The first […] The post Mayo program combines training, field experience in hopes to alleviate shortage appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
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