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Flooding Latest Test For Farmers, Government Officials
(KNSI) – State and federal officials say the Minnesota River is cresting, and the Mississippi River near St. Paul will reach its highwater mark this weekend. That is allowing them to move into evaluating the scope of flood damages. Both ends of the state have been hit, and an application for federal disaster relief is pending. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy tells KNSI News that the state was well prepared from a financial standpoint.
St. Paul's Pride Sunisa Lee Inspires Senator to Bring Gymnastics Trials to "Gymnastics City USA"!
As the USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials take off in Minnesota, local excitement peaks with more than just flips and vaults. Senator Foung Hawj has stepped forward to extend a warm welcome to the over 9,000 athletes and the flurry of 130,000 fans descending onto the Target Center on June 27th, a gesture that marks the state's commitment to sports and community spirit. In a statement released earlier, the senator expressed his honor at the prospect of Minnesota becoming a stage where the nation's gymnasts vie for their spot in the upcoming Paris Olympics, mentioning the pride St. Paul holds for Sunisa Lee, the trailblazing Hmong-American Olympic Gold Medalist.
Minnesota man sentenced to four years for rape
BURLEIGH COUNTY, N.D. (KFYR) - A Burleigh County judge has sentenced a Minnesota man to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to rape and luring minors. Bismarck Police say Shawn Pozanc contacted a 13-year-old girl, told her he was 15 and traveled to Bismarck to meet her. Prosecutors...
Local farmers tackling effects of heavy rains
This year has been unusual for southern Minnesota. After a drought over the winter season, the weather has shifted this spring and summer to heavy rainfalls and incidental flooding. Not only does this lead to roads being closed and buildings being damaged, it also has an effect on the year’s crops. The post Local farmers tackling effects of heavy rains appeared first on Albert Lea Tribune.
Northern Minnesotans celebrate logging heritage with Paul Bunyan Day
BEMIDJI — The stories and songs of the lumberjack said to be 63 axe handles high make Paul Bunyan a tale as tall as himself. The first mention of Paul Bunyan and his trusty bovine Babe the Blue Ox appears to originate in the late 19th century at a logging camp. Historian Michael Edmonds, author of Out of the Northwoods, reasoned that veteran loggers would tell these tales to prank the younger workers.
Minnesota remains underwater as residents await help from FEMA, state agencies
(The Center Square) – Throughout the weekend, FEMA is expected to be knocking on doors of Minnesota families affected by the torrential flooding across the state, as waters are expected to hit a peak Saturday morning. FEMA manager Tom Sivak said staff members, dressed in uniform, are already going house to house estimating water damage. FEMA is being deployed as Gov. Tim Walz applies for a federal emergency declaration, which could provide the state with millions in recovery assistance. ...
Minnesota Man Smashes State Fishing Record Twice In Two Months
This Minnesota man didn't forget to set the hook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife division highlighted one Twin Cities man for breaking his state record for a Black Crappie in back-to-back months!. Our next record fish highlight is a fan favorite: black crappie!. Nolan Sprengeler of...
Highways 169 and 40 reopen in southern Minnesota flood zone
(Mankato, MN) -- State transportation officials say some roadways closed by flooding in southern Minnesota are back open. MnDOT says Highway 169 reopened from Mankato to St. Peter, and Highway 60 near Windom opened to traffic Thursday with one lane in each direction. Highway 169 in St. Peter is open, with traffic shifted head-to-head onto the southbound lanes, but the northbound lanes are still underwater. Crews continue to monitor flooded highways and bridges and will open them as soon as it is safe to do so.
Adopted Minnesotans Eagerly Await July 1st – Find Out Why
BIG CHANGES COMING FOR ADOPTED PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA JULY 1ST. If you or someone you know was adopted and have always wanted to know who your birth parents were, things are getting ready to change for you. A law passed in 2023 will now allow adopted people born in Minnesota,...
Rain to end with a nice day expected for the Vikingland Band Festival Sunday
(Undated)--The National Weather Service says that rain showers and thunderstorms will continue through early Friday with another round of thunderstorms possible Friday afternoon and evening. Officials say the best chance are in southern Minnesota. Lingering rain will be possible early Saturday across central and west central Minnesota before the rain...
Live updates: Minnesota flooding latest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Gov. Tim Walz and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided an update on Minnesota's flood outlook on Friday morning, noting officials are still working on responding to ongoing needs before transitioning to damage assessments. While sunny weather recently has given Minnesota a bit...
The key 2024 races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature
Minnesota Democrats showed the nation last year just how powerful a trifecta can be — even when their majorities in both chambers are as small as the eye of a needle. They passed paid family leave, universal free school meals, a steeply progressive child tax credit, increased sales taxes for housing and gas taxes for […] The post The key 2024 races that will determine control of the Minnesota Legislature appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Storms on Friday across Minnesota before a dry and mild weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Make sure to grab that umbrella and raincoat if you're heading outside Friday morning. The day will start with storms, with wet and breezy conditions expected. The rain is expected to clear out of the Twin Cities after 7 a.m. Some dry time is expected during the day before a second round of storms sprouts up as the main low-pressure system darts eastward.The second system has a slight risk of hail and wind concerns. Friday's storms are expected to drop a quarter-inch to a half-inch rain in the Twin Cities, with some areas getting closer to an inch — especially north of...
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