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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.
Community rallies as food shelf experiences supply cutback
Minnesota has seen a sharp rise in food insecurity in recent years, and food shelves are feeling the pressure. Citing the growing burden on their network, Channel One Regional Food Bank in Rochester will no longer supply food to All Seasons Community Services, which operates a food shelf that serves clients in Kenyon, Wanamingo, Dennison, West Concord and Nerstrand. According to nonprofit advocacy group Hunger Solutions, Minnesotans made over 7.5...
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Bans Fundraiser for Misleading Donors and Withholding Charity Funds
Ride to The Chip and Founders Barred from Future Fundraising, Ordered to Repay Misappropriated Donations. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a settlement with Ride to The Chip, LLC (RTTC) and its founders Tyrone Creer and Alice Arenson, following allegations that the organization improperly withheld funds intended for the Magnus Veterans Foundation (MVF). The Assurance of Discontinuance reached between the parties requires RTTC and its founders to repay the misappropriated funds and prohibits them from engaging in any future professional fundraising activities.
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.
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!
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