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Wow! McDonald’s Meat Wins MN State Fair Championships
The Minnesota State Fair wrapped up yesterday, which signals a return to school for many Minnesota students this week. It also means we know who has the best (blank). Blue Ribbons, best in shows, and overall grand champions were awarded during the Great Minnesota Get Together, and one local meat market can say at least 2 of their products offered are tops in Minnesota! McDonald's Meat's in Clear Lake shared the winning news late last week!
Education Nation: Tim Walz record shows teachers union capitulation and left-wing priorities
As students head back to school this Fall, Washington Examiner is breaking down where each candidate stands on education. We will look at the promised policies of Former President Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), and Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) and how their leadership could impact your child’s school once in […]
States force drugmakers to keep selling cheaper meds under federal program
In their ongoing quest to lower prescription drug prices, some states are forcing drugmakers to continue to sell cheaper medications to thousands of pharmacies through a federal drug-discount program. Under the 32-year-old 340B program, pharmaceutical companies that participate in Medicaid must sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices to clinics, community health centers and hospitals that […]
Vance ignores polling problems and embraces hostile interviews in Harris-Walz attack
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) has been unafraid to do interviews since being chosen as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. That’s despite a media firestorm over his past comments, in particular comments he made in a 2021 Fox News interview in which he lamented that the country was run by “childless cat ladies.” He’s also […]
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...
PWHL Minnesota names new general manager months after Natalie Darwitz's ousting
MINNEAPOLIS — PWHL Minnesota has named a new general manager, months after previous GM Natalie Darwitz was ousted following the team's championship inaugural season.Melissa Caruso will take over as GM, the team announced Tuesday. Caruso has spent her entire 15-year career with the American Hockey League, the NHL's talent pipeline. "It's an exciting time for women's sports, and I thank leadership for trusting me with the opportunity to lead PWHL Minnesota during these crucial formative years for the league," Caruso said. "I can't wait to get started on the journey to defend the Walter Cup in Season Two." Days after...
Minnesota Health Officials Warn Of Highly Infectious Outbreak
The Minnesota Department of Health is urging people to get vaccinated against Measles. Measles is highly infectious, and it typically leads to a third of children who get it needing hospitalization. Health officials now are urging families to be up to date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines...
ATV clubs from across Minnesota gather to ride local trails
On September 20-22, hundreds of ATV riders from across Minnesota will be gathering in Grand Rapids, riding the area’s many scenic ATV trails. The rides are part of the annual convention of the ATV Association of Minnesota (ATV MN), the nonprofit State Association representing 70 clubs, and hosted this year by the Rapids Riders ATV Club. The 3-day event, also known as the fall ‘Ride & Rally’, brings together members of ATV clubs that build and maintain the 70 State ATV Trails, working closely with...
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