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Crisp & Windy Thursday with A Few Showers
WEDNESDAY EVENING: Showers and storms continue to track from the west to east and weaken this evening as they exit. Expect the chance for heavy downpours and lightning. Highs were only in the 60 to low-70s as clouds, rain, and cooler air moving in prevented much warming. Overnight, clouds will briefly clear for most areas. Wind remains a bit elevated out of the north. Temperatures drop into the 40s and low 50s overnight.
Speaker Johnson interview: Harris, Walz, Trump, and unwinding at ballgames
NEW YORK — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sat for a wide-ranging interview with The Hill in New York City on Tuesday, minutes after news broke that Vice President Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate. Johnson — who is crisscrossing the country campaigning with House candidates this month — offered remarks on Walz […]
FBI Warns Minnesotans About Rising New Scam
Add this to the list of things you need to be aware of! The FBI is warning everyone about a Bitcoin scam and it could impact you. Recently, the FBI issued a warning about a new crime trend. The trend is called 'jugging' and it is pretty scary. People are...
Federal indictment accuses 15 people of trafficking drugs from Mexico and distributing in Minnesota
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal authorities said Tuesday they have indicted 15 people on charges of trafficking illegal drugs from Mexico and distributing them in Minnesota, including a man from that state they identified as the leader of the operation. Clinton James Ward, a 45-year-old Minnesota native, is charged...
Harry Potter Movie Marathon Coming to Minnesota and Wisconsin
Fans of the Harry Potter series of movies will have a chance to see all the movies again, or for the first time, on the big screen this October. The release of the films is to celebrate a milestone anniversary for one of the films and a chance for fans who have never experienced the films on the big screen, to see the series for the first time at the cinema.
Another Restaurant Abruptly Closes Locations Nationwide
It seems like every time I open my phone, I learn about a new business that is closing locations or even closing for good. The same thing happened this morning when I saw that a popular Italian chain was closing locations. It's not Olive Garden so don't freak out!. However,...
MN Indigenous Foods for thought and for nourishment
Native food groups and their culinary experts are making Native and non-Native Minnesotans more aware of the healthy and environmental benefits of utilizing Indigenous foods while making them more presentable and delectable. The effort to reconnect with Indigenous, or Native foods, has been underway since the opening of fresh markets...
At least 4 tornadoes touched down in Minnesota on Monday, NWS says
MINNEAPOLIS — Teams from the National Weather Service are in southern Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin surveying damage from Monday night's storms, including reports of at least 10 tornados. So far, crews have confirmed four tornadoes: near St. James, Janesville, Otisco and Twin Lakes/Emmons. The National Weather Service sent teams to three different counties Watonwan, Blue Earth and Freeborn counties.At about 5:30 p.m., multiple trained storm spotters reported a brief tornado north of St. James in Watonwan County and there were reports of several trees and downed power lines.Shortly after 6 p.m., in Blue Earth County by Mankato, there was a funnel cloud reported and then a larger tornado reported just south of Janesville.The final storm damage survey is being done in Emmons in Freeborn County. At about 8 p.m., there were multiple storm spotter reports of a tornado on the ground and several downed trees north of Emmons.
Vikings aren’t even trying to hide the obvious with J.J. McCarthy
J.J. McCarthy is quite a talented quarterback and it's really hard for anybody to deny that fact at this point. The Minnesota Vikings took him at the 10th pick in the first round of last year's NFL Draft for a reason. They believe in his talent and the ability for him to become their franchise guy after losing Kirk Cousins.
Once Promising Former Viking Out for Season
The man simply cannot avoid injured reserve. Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Pat Elflein signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, a late-summer roster addition as San Francisco continues to formulate a 53-man depth chart. Mere hours later, Elflein injured his calf — and is now out for the season.
Vikings Have a Surprising QB Trade Target
The Minnesota Vikings employ four quarterbacks roughly two weeks into training camp, and there aren’t any rumblings that the count could be different anytime soon. Sam Darnold joined Kevin O’Connell’s operation in March as the bridge signal-caller. His one-year deal doesn’t particularly equal a long-term commitment.
Get Ready For The Biggest Car Show In Minnesota This August
PANTOWNERS CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 20TH. The 49th Annual Pantowners' Car Show & Swap Meet is taking place at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 18th, 2024. The Pantowners Car Show is always the 3rd Sunday in August, and this year will be another amazing show.
Virginia City Council primary to trim field
VIRGINIA—After the votes are counted on Aug. 13, the field will be trimmed from seven to six candidates seeking three seats on the Virginia City Council. The field currently includes seven candidates for the available four-year seats. In the running for City Council are: Incumbents Steven B. Johnson and Julianne Paulsen. Incumbent Carl Baranzelli did not seek re-election. They will be challenged by Ricky Angellar, Annie Bachschneider, David S. Hansen,...
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