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Sheetz or Wawa: VP nominee Walz weighs in on the Pennsylvania debate
(WTAJ) — Sheetz or Wawa? It’s a decades-long debate here in Pennsylvania, however, Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz somehow skirted around the topic. Walz, the current governor of Minnesota, was at a breakfast Monday with Pennsylvania delegates ahead of the Democratic National Convention when the “War of Convenience Stores” came up, according to Delaware Online. […]
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz hold rousing rally at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Republican VP nominee JD Vance in Kenosha: Recap
Vice President Kamala Harris held a rousing rally before thousands of supporters Tuesday night in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while the second day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was taking place. Harris accepted the party's nomination for president in Milwaukee after the roll call vote of delegates in Wisconsin's neighboring state of Illinois at the DNC. It was the Democratic presidential nominee's third visit to the state since she took over the top of the ticket...
Minnesota State Fair fish pond stocking: Video
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff stocked the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday morning. A look inside the DNR's fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair. (Credit Minnesota Department of Natural Resources) The Minnesota DNR's live fish...
End of Summer Golf Begins at These 25 South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa Courses
Did you see the forecast for this weekend? Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we will enjoy temps in the upper 80's and lower 90's. With the end of the golf season coming rapidly, golf courses will be calling you for a few rounds at area South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa courses.
Who is fighting to get into Minnesota's budding cannabis industry
MINNEAPOLIS — New numbers from Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management show who is fighting to get into the budding industry.More than 1,800 applications have been filed for a lottery to win business license pre-approvals.They'll become licenses once the infrastructure for the system is set up.Angela Dawson, the CEO of Bold North, says her application for the lottery later this year was 50 pages long and required a lot of time and consultation."I'm relieved to be done with the confusion," she said.Dawson is one of nearly 600 applicants in the "microbusiness" category competing for just 100 pre-licenses.Taking all the categories together,...
Minnesota State Fair forecast shows hot and dry days ahead
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. —We are getting ready for the Great Minnesota Get-Together, the Minnesota State Fair.Some people jokingly call it the great Minnesota sweat together because it can be so hot. So, what is the latest with the forecast?Let's start off with the averages. The average high is usually 79 degrees. The average low is usually 61.It usually rains three or four of the 12 days of the state fair. Here is what we are looking at when it comes to the outlook.Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer forecasts a high of 80 for the first two days of the fair with a chance for showers late Thursday and early Friday.Aug. 25-29, we are trending above average temperatures.Aug. 27-Sept. 2, we are still closer to the warmer side of things.What about precipitation? We are trending toward the dry side throughout the duration of the fair.Looking at next week, we will be close to 90 for the high on Monday, Aug. 26, and Tuesday, Aug. 27, with temperatures in the 80s for Aug. 28 and 29.This is an early outlook and the forecast could change. Stay with WCCO for the latest weather updates.
Medicare drug price negotiations will lower costs, save lives
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration celebrated a huge milestone in making health care more affordable. For the first time, Medicare is allowed to use their purchasing power to negotiate drug prices. The first round of negotiated drug prices will lower costs for ten of the costliest and most popular medications that treat conditions like diabetes, […]
Stretch Your Dollars with These Minnesota State Fair Deals & Discounts
$13 for Kids 5-12 Seniors Day (Monday, 8/26):. Military Appreciation Day (Tuesday 8/27): Discounted admission for active military, their spouses and kids; retired military and their spouses; and military veterans and their spouses. Requires valid documentation of service. $13 for Adults 13-64 $13 for Seniors 65+. $13 for Kids 5-12.
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. […]
Minnesotan’s Husband Appears at Target Field With Some Friends
A New Brighton woman's husband took a trip to Target Field this past Saturday night to hang out with a few (tens of thousands) of his friends. It really was thoughtful of her to let him out of the house on such a beautiful Minnesota evening!. In today's episode of...
Farmers’ Almanac Predicting a Wet Winter Whirlwind Ahead
UNDATED (WJON News) -- The Farmers' Almanac is out with its winter prediction for 2024-2025. Taking into account that a La Nina is expected to develop and hang on through the season, the Farmers' Almanac is calling it a Wet Winter Whirlwind. That means most regions will be wet and cold.
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