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State Fair ends without major security concerns thanks in part to volunteers
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Another year is in the books for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.Sunday smashed a State Fair attendance record: more than 256,000 people crossed through the gates. That's about 10,000 more people than the previous Sunday record.Even with all those people, there were no major security concerns.Outside the fairgrounds, a group of neighbors who volunteer every year to walk the streets assisting people, hosted an appreciation potluck for the Ujamaa Community Ambassadors."We've learned a lot from them," said Jennifer Victor-Larsen, a neighbor. "They help keep us calm. They help keep people calm. They use humor, they use real...
Democrats hope Tim Walz brings boost in battleground congressional races
Nine days before Vice President Kamala Harris selected him to be her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz received a text message from a fellow Minnesota Democrat. "I've never lost with you on top of the ballot," Rep. Angie Craig wrote. In describing the text to CBS News, she added "LOL," saying she'd teased him at the time about his status as a top contender for the job. Craig, who represents the far southern suburbs of Minneapolis in one of the most competitive and moderate House districts in America, took an early stand against the leader of her own party. Soon...
Vendors reflect on highs and lows of the 2024 Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minnesota — The people make up the beauty of the Minnesota State Fair. Tameka Jones would know. "I'm a lipstick company so I always have to go out and find new lips, right?" said Jones, founder of Lip Esteem. The St. Paul-based cosmetic line is wrapping up...
Minnesota schools begin implementing new cellphone policies
Maple Grove, Minn. — As students head back to class across Minnesota this week, they'll find new expectations regarding cellphones and other electronic devices. "The kids are there to learn. So, it'd be a good idea to focus on the learning and what teachers are trying to teach them," said Jamie Skjerseth of Maple Grove.The Minnesota legislature mandated school districts adopt a clear cellphone policy by March 2025. It also required two principals' organizations to design a new model policy that districts could adopt.The resulting "Cell Phone Tool Kit," released in July, suggests that all classrooms be phone-free with few exceptions."This year...
MPCA testing the entirety of the Mississippi River within Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —It winds 650 miles, rushing past the cities, industries and landscapes that make up Minnesota. However, the Mississippi River has never gotten this type of attention from water quality professionals. For the first time ever, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is testing the entirety of the river, from Itasca to Iowa, in a single year.The governor's office wants the river to be swimmable and fishable, but right now, parts of the river are polluted. The MPCA says the upper Mississippi is largely healthy up north, but quality drops south of St. Cloud where metro development and tributaries from...
'The fight for all workers': Unions remind public of the true meaning behind Labor Day
ST PAUL, Minn. — You won’t find labor unions at the office Monday, but you will find them at the Minnesota State Fair. Several unions set up carts, handing out flyers, talking with people about their union, and reminding the community what Labor Day is truly about. “The...
Walz blasted after dodging Hamas hostage question: ‘Every time this man opens his mouth, I like him less’
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democratic vice presidential nominee, was caught on video quickly turning away when asked about the news of six hostages, including an Israeli American, who were found dead in Gaza. The video, which has gone viral, shows Walz during a visit to the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday being pressed by […]
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