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Minnesota Republicans attack Walz's spending as governor
MINNEAPOLIS — In addition to criticism at the national level, local Republicans are hitting on Gov. Tim Walz's record, too.Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris picked Walz as her running mate, Republicans have been taking aim at his record. One example: Republicans have attacked Walz's service record in the National Guard and the claim Walz made once that he carried a weapon in war. The Harris campaign has countered that Walz misspoke about the weapon in war and Walz himself has fiercely defended his 24 years of service in the National Guard. Minnesota Republicans have also targeted Walz over the 2023 Minnesota...
Maple Grove Says Goodbye to Summer Events with Upcoming Live Performances at Town Green
Maple Grove residents, mark your calendars. According to a Facebook post by the city's government, next week bids a fond farewell to the full suite of summer entertainment offerings at Town Green. Yet, sadness should be tempered with the anticipation of live performances and family-friendly screenings that are still on tap.
New City Forester in Maple Grove Uses Worldwide Experience to Help Protect City’s Trees
Shane DeGroy’s background in environmental sciences has taken him all over the world. “I managed invasive Burmese Pythons in Everglades National Park, and I worked for a season at McMurdo Research Station in Antarctica,” said DeGroy. But, these days you’ll find him closer to home. “I grew...
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
When Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz strolled onstage to welcome a conference of clean power advocates to Minneapolis in May, he was quick to note that his state is now getting a little over half of its power from renewables. In the next breath, Walz said Minnesota would never get to 100% — a goal he helped set — without changing what he called “outdated” permitting laws.
Harris-Walz co-chair: ‘We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia’
Mitch Landrieu, national co-chair for the Harris-Walz campaign, said Sunday he is optimistic about Vice President Harris’s chances of winning Georgia in the general election this November. “We really think that we have a chance to win Georgia,” Landrieu said in an interview on MSNBC’s “The Weekend.” “They’re going to compete there in a very…
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…
Minneapolis community voices concern over local homeless encampment
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minneapolis residents are expressing concerns about a homeless encampment linked to drug sales and a fatal shooting. Police responded to two incidents at the camp, including reports of a fight and an injured woman, but were unable to locate the individuals involved. Neighbors have been trying to clear the encampment themselves, citing issues with drug use and crime.
Minnesota Football: The North Carolina Players to Know
In three days time Gopher fans will be waking up on Game Day! Minnesota welcomes North Carolina for the season opener THIS Thursday night! To get you ready, here are my UNC Players to know!. The Top Player - Offense. Omarion Hampton (28) Running Back. The six foot, 220 pound...
Minnesota Amateur Baseball State Tournament Results
SATURDAY- Champlin Park 6, Minneapolis 4. Miesville 8, St. Paul 6 (10) Following the games on August 31st, the winners will advance to play on Sunday, September 1st with the potential for two games on that day. The championship game is set for Labor Day in Jordan at 1 p.m..
Let the Good Times Roll — Toilet Paper Day is August 26
It’s time for back-to-cool sales. And back-to-school sales. It’s an August sublime. I’m still eating sweet corn and the Minnesota Twins are still in the running. I recall a Luther League trip to Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington to watch the Twins during my first childhood. We sat in the cheap seats far from home plate. The only people seated farther away were my parents, who were at home. There are foods we like but grow tired of, and there are foods we like that we don’t grow weary of. One of the joys of living where I do is the tasty sweet corn that finds me each year.
Heat dome builds in central US, forcing some schools to close
Over 56 million Americans are being urged to be cautious on Monday as high temperatures and extreme heat builds in the Central U.S. Millions of residents along the Mississippi River, from the Twin Cities to northeast Missouri, are under an excessive heat warning. The high temperature in Minneapolis is expected to reach the low 90s on Monday, but due to high humidity, the head index could top 105.
Cooling centers open in Twin Cities metro area. MPD investigates fatal shooting of teen
ListenCooling centers open in Twin Cities metro area. MPD investigates fatal shooting of teen. Monday will be another hot, humid day for much of the region. With excessive heat in the Twin Cities metro area, cooling centers are once again open to the public. And Minneapolis police are investigating the...
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