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Governor Walz Announces $3.3 Million Initiative to Expand Biofuel Availability in Minnesota
New Funding Aims to Boost Access to Cleaner, Cost-Effective Fuel Options. Governor Tim Walz has unveiled a new funding initiative to expand the availability of biofuels across Minnesota, providing a significant boost to the state’s agriculture and renewable energy sectors. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will be offering over $3.3 million in grants to service stations looking to enhance their infrastructure for motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol, known as E15 or higher blends.
Tim Walz Trolls J.D. Vance by Buying Donuts Like a Normal Human Person
After Republican vice presidential pick J.D. Vance went viral last week for being extraordinarily awkward at a donut shop in Georgia, Democrat Tim Walz had to poke fun at him during a snack stop in Pennsylvania. Pursuing sweets like whoopie pies and donuts at Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Walz slid in a joke while speaking to voters. “Look at me, I have no problem picking out donuts.”“Look at me I have no problem picking out donuts.” -- Tim Walz getting pumpkin and chocolate whoopie pies and apple cider donuts at Cherry Hill Orchards in Lancaster Pennsylvania pic.twitter.com/doSyzBNxT9— Howard...
Minnesota Uber and Lyft drivers accuse advocacy organization of fraud in lawsuit
The organization that led the two-year-long campaign to win minimum wages and labor protections for Uber and Lyft drivers now faces a lawsuit brought by drivers alleging fraud and deceptive trade practices. The six drivers bringing the lawsuit allege Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association President Eid Ali set up other organizations with similar names to funnel […]
On first day of school, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan asks Minnesotans to be patient on tests scores
NORTHFIELD — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan stepped in for Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday and greeted students on the first day of school, in an annual tradition typically performed by the Minnesota governor. Flanagan, who visited a school in St. Anthony and later Greenvale Park Elementary in Northfield, is taking on a higher profile as Walz […]
Wednesday will be warmest day this week; storms arrive late
MINNEAPOLIS — Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, but some parts of Minnesota will be dealing with air quality concerns.It will be a breezy day with highs in the low 80s and clouds increasing in the late afternoon and evening.Northwestern Minnesota will be under an air quality alert from 5 p.m. to Thursday at 11 a.m. because of Canadian wildfire smoke. The air quality will be unhealthy for those in sensitive groups. Rain will arrive to the northwest of the Twin Cities starting Wednesday night. That system should arrive in the metro Thursday morning, bringing a marginal threat of severe weather. Strong winds will be the main threat. After the morning rain, we'll some breaks of sun and dry time.Temperatures will drop to the 60s by the end of the week, but that fall-like air will only hang around for a couple of days. By midweek next week, we should be back to the 80s.
In Doug Emhoff, the Harris campaign sees a skilled surrogate with wide appeal
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff implored Jewish voters on Tuesday to throw themselves into the campaign to elect his wife. “Our Jewish community is absolutely vital to electing Kamala Harris as our next president and Tim Walz as our next vice president,” Emhoff said in brief remarks on a virtual call hosted by the Harris campaign...
Minnesota school bus driver suspected of DWI with kids onboard
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Minn. — Just two days into the academic year, a northern Minnesota school bus driver is accused of drunk driving with students on board.The driver, a 44-year-old man, allegedly blew a preliminary BAC of 0.16 — double the legal limit.The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office says just after midnight on Wednesday, a concerned citizen reported the bus driver had been consuming alcohol while off duty and they worried he would not be sober in time for his bus route.When deputies made contact with the man at 6 a.m., he allegedly told them he would not be working that...
One Of Minnesota’s Most Picturesque Hiking Trails Reopening Just In Time For Fall Colors
If you've never hiked this Northern Minnesota trail, there's a good chance you've seen photos from it or heard someone talk about it. Located just off the shore of Lake Superior, inland from Silver Bay by about two miles by air, the Bean and Bear Lake Loop is arguably one of the most picturesque trails in the entire state - especially in the fall.
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