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Steve Martin reportedly turns down Tim Walz impersonation role on "SNL"
LOS ANGELES — Steve Martin's next role will not be the Midwestern politician the internet hoped he'd portray.With Maya Rudolph's wildly popular impression of Kamala Harris on "Saturday Night Live," fans clamored to see who the late-night comedy show would pick to play Harris' new running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.With similar hairstyles and their signature glasses, many fans quickly drew comparisons between Walz and Martin, who's been a frequent "SNL" guest but never a formal cast member.The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday that "SNL" producer Lorne Michaels called Martin to offer him the role on the upcoming 50th season,...
Invasive insect Elm Zigzag Sawfly found for first time in Minnesota
Residents are asked to report any suspected finds St. Paul, MN: The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive insect new to Minnesota, was recently discovered. The elm zigzag sawfly was reported by a citizen on iNaturalist, and later spotted on the platform by an out-of-state college student working on the insect. Minnesota state officials were notified of the discovery, which was on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Officials collected...
StormTeam 3: Breezy and chilly end to week, warmer weather next week
A cold front is making its way through southeastern Minnesota and North Iowa Thursday morning, bringing wind gusts up to 30 MPH for some. It will be a rather chilly day for August standards with high temperatures reaching the 70° mark for North Iowa and the upper 60s in southeastern Minnesota due to strong northwesterly flow.
Minnesota in the Top 10 for Education Despite This Setback
Depending on where you live, it seems like some states or regions around the United States really focus on education, and others focus on the environment, sports or just learning enough to "get by" and continue with their lives. There are some stereotypes regarding education, and mostly higher education. whether...
Body of Minnesota teen recovered from Lake Michigan
BEVERLY SHORES, Indiana — The body of a Minnesota teen has been recovered from Lake Michigan following a swimming mishap off the coast of Indiana Tuesday. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said search crews pulled the 17-year-old Eagan boy from the water near the community of Beverly Shores. No other details were released.
Do Minnesota Cannabis Businesses Have Hours Rules Like Liquor Stores?
Minnesota is in the early days of the new legal recreational cannabis law, which went into effect in 2023. For people looking to partake in such products, Minnesota is still in a period of transition with a limited landscape for certain products. While hemp-derived beverages and edibles have been available...
Harris’ VP Pick Has Kept Vulnerable Children and Families Front and Center Like Few Other Governors
Alex Perez is a Minnesota-based reporter covering child welfare. He is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, with a master’s degree in investigative journalism. He received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from North Central College. Nancy Marie Spears. Nancy Marie Spears works nationally...
‘Just Not The Truth!’ CNN Dumps Trump VP Pick Presser Mid-Sentence To Correct Falsehoods
CNN dumped out of Trump VP pick Sen. JD Vance's (R-OH) press conference mid-sentence to correct several falsehoods Vance made. The post ‘Just Not The Truth!’ CNN Dumps Trump VP Pick Presser Mid-Sentence To Correct Falsehoods first appeared on Mediaite.
Minnesota Legislators Participate in Police Training to Gain Insight into Use of Force Scenarios
Stepping into the shoes of police officers dealing with split-second decision-making, Minnesota state legislators participated in a unique training experience last Thursday. Organized by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the second legislator training day unfolded at the North Metro Regional Public Safety Training Facility in Maple Grove, offering lawmakers an inside look at police training protocols, including use-of-force scenarios, as per the Maple Grove Police Department.
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