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Walz is winning the popularity contest, despite GOP attacks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had a stunningly successful rollout as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, despite Republican attacks on his record in office and in the military. Walz has a positive 5-point net favorability score, according to averages from Decision Desk HQ, which stands out as many of the top politicians around him are underwater. …
‘Business as usual’: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan steps into governor role while Walz away
MONTICELLO — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Friday attended a celebration in Monticello to mark the start of construction on I-94 from Albertville to Monticello, and Gov. Tim Walz’s absence was palpable. “I want to be very clear — the governor is still the governor,” Flanagan said with...
Courtland Cubs Baseball Tonight on KNUJ
Class C State Amateur Baseball Saturday 6:30pm- Courtland Cubs vs Richmond Royals in Green Isle. Sunday 11am in Belle Plaine, Springfield opens tournament play against the Raymond Rockets. Doug “The Rocket” Robertson has the call on SAM 107-3. Friday night results: Waconia Lakers 10 Hanska Lakers 0 in...
Kamp Dels hosts Halloween Weekend
Waterville, Minn. (KEYC) - Some like to celebrate holidays early, like Christmas in July. But a local campground makes the best of trick-or-treating in August. Kamp Dels in Waterville is not short of fun. Located just off Lake Sakatah, the campground offers many amenities in addition to cabins and camping, such as mini golf, an arcade, lake equipment and its very own waterpark.
Shed fire is a total loss
A shed fire on 270th Street East, east of Creeks Bend Golf Course, in rural Cedar Lake Township on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 17, is a total loss. The shed was used to house equipment only. More information will be available in the print issue of the New Prague Times.
CLASS C STATE TOURNAMENT: Bezdicek, Waconia open state tournament run with win over Hanska
GREEN ISLE – John Bezdicek might be the new guy on the team but he’s a pretty good guy too. The newest addition to an already loaded Waconia Lakers team, Bezdicek and the squad opened the Class C State Tournament with a bang cruising to a 10-0 win in seven innings over the Hanska Lakers Aug. 16 at Irish Yard in Green Isle to open their what they hope to be a long state tournament run.
What those who served with them say about the VP nominees’ time in the military
Retired Staff Sgt. Ryan Marti enlisted in the Army National Guard before he even graduated high school, just like his football coach and teacher, future Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Another of Walz’s former students, Lt. Col. Jonathan Jaqua, also joined the Guard after graduating from Mankato West High School in southern Minnesota.
Biden to speak at DNC showing support for Harris-Walz vision along with several other prominent leaders
CHICAGO - President Joe Biden is slated to speak at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago Monday night. He'll take the stage to make the case for Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Dr. Jill Biden will also deliver remarks on Monday night. The exact time has...
American Cancer Society receives grant to improve programs in WI
MADISON, Wis. -- The American Cancer Society announced Tuesday it received a $1 million grant to enhance lodging and transportation programs in Wisconsin and other states, extending critical resources and hope to those battling cancer.
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