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Beth Riesgraf’s birthday astrology and your horoscope for August 24, 2024
BIRTHDAY STAR: Actor Beth Riesgraf was born in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, on this date in 1978. This birthday star portrayed Parker on “Leverage: Redemption” from 2021 - 2023, a role she also played on the original “Leverage.” She played Sonia Holloway on “68 Whiskey” and she’s appeared on episodes of “Criminal Minds,” “Stranger Things,” and “SEAL Team.” Riesgraf’s film work includes roles in “I Hate Kids,” “Intruders,” and “Nobody.”
Cardinals stifle Twins 6-1 behind Andre Pallante's 7 strong innings
MINNEAPOLIS — Andre Pallante retired his last 17 of his last 18 batters over seven strong innings and Lars Nootbaar hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the fourth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Minnesota Twins 6-1. Brendan Donovan homered, Masyn Wynn had two RBIs and Luken Baker drew three of nine Cardinals walks. They won their third straight game after falling a season-most 12 games behind NL Central leader Milwaukee on Tuesday. The Twins lost for the fourth time in their last five games. Starter David Festa lasted only 3 2/3 innings.
Minnesota guard Marcus Carr to withdraw from NBA Draft, transfer
Minnesota junior guard Marcus Carr will withdraw from the NBA Draft and transfer, his mentor Vidal Massiah told ZAGSBLOG Wednesday. Carr is considering Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville and Texas, as first reported by Jeff Borzello. The 6-foot-2 Toronto native averaged 19.4 points, 4.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds for a Minnesota team...
Xcel Energy won’t go through with plan to charge customers higher peak rates
The Strib reports Xcel is walking back plans to charge customers during peak times and will instead make the program voluntary. Also in energy news from the Strib: Here comes the sun: Giant solar projects could transform Minnesota’s energy landscape. Bring Me the News reports Kim’s in Uptown Minneapolis...
Walz faces criticism for misleading IVF language
Republicans are jumping on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) for making misleading statements about the infertility treatment he and his wife used, accusing the vice presidential nominee of lying for political expediency. Earlier this week, would-be second lady Gwen Walz shared that she and her husband opted for intrauterine insemination (IUI) to deal with infertility,…
Minneapolis Public Schools to Revamp Athletic Programs Following Title IX Investigation
Agreement Ensures Equal Opportunities for Female Athletes. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced a resolution with the Minneapolis Public School District to address compliance issues with Title IX in its high school athletics programs. The investigation scrutinized whether the district effectively accommodated female students’ interests and provided equitable access to athletic facilities, including competitive and practice spaces, and locker rooms.
St. Peter man accused of assaulting woman and infant child in domestic incident
A St. Peter man is accused of choking a woman in a domestic incident and striking both her and her infant child in a local park while she was holding her baby. Luis Eduardo Madrigal, 31, is charged with two counts of felony domestic assault and one count of felony domestic assault by strangulation. Madrigal holds two prior convictions for domestic assault by strangulation in Blue Earth County 2016 and another felony domestic assault conviction in Nicollet County in 2019.
Meteor seen over Wisconsin on Friday
According to the American Meteor Society, over 70 reports came in from across parts of Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois of a meteor seen early Friday morning. Based on reports, the fireball was estimated to of had a path starting east of Augusta in Eau Claire county, travelled southeast and burned up northeast of Tomah in Monroe county. Seen as far north as Perham, Minnesota, and as far south as Talbott, Illinois, the fireball entered the atmosphere between 6:10 and 6:15am local time. The American Meteor Society will take any reports if you have any at amsmeteors.org.
Highway 19 construction near Henderson starts Monday
HENDERSON, Minn. (KEYC) - Work is set to being Monday on Highway 19 west of Henderson. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says Highway 19 just west of Henderson will be closed for several days as crews make permanent repairs to a flood-damaged culvert. Temporary repairs were made immediately after it...
Progress continues on roundabout at Highway 22 and Augusta Drive
MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Work continues on a road project on Mankato’s northeast side. Crews continue to make progress on the multi-lane roundabout at Augusta Drive and Highway 22. Work on that project started at the end of July. This video taken from our KEYC News Now Drone just...
Twins make a long overdue roster move to shakeup bullpen amid struggles
It's no secret that the Minnesota Twins bullpen has left a lot to be desired lately. There are a number of different factors playing into this, but perhaps worst of all is the fact that the unit was supposed to be one of the strongest for Minnesota this season. Coming into the year FanGraphs had the Twins' bullpen ranked near the top of the league, and it's true that the team has a solid core of relief arms to go to.
Anderson Corporation elects George Bandy in new role
BAYPORT, Minn. — Andersen Corporation, an American manufacturer of windows and doors, elects George Bandy as new vice president and chief sustainability officer. “At Andersen, we are steadfast in our commitment to meet the needs of today without compromising the needs of future generations. We know our success relies heavily on the health and resiliency of the communities where we live and work, and protecting people and our planet is more important than ever. With George at the helm, this new leadership position will accelerate our sustainability journey as we work every day to make decisions that help our customers achieve their sustainability aspirations, elevate our industry, and ultimately help make the world a better place." says Chris Galvin, Andersen Corporation president and chief executive officer.
Heat Advisory Sunday Across Southeast Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for southeast Minnesota, in effect from 1:00 pm through 8:00 pm Sunday. Heat and humidity across the region Sunday afternoon will drive heat indices to near 101, and may cause heat illnesses. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for the...
Faribault School Board adopts tough policy towards cellphone use
In response to the Minnesota Legislature requirement that all public school districts enact a uniform policy on cellphone use by March, the Faribault School Board has adopted a policy embracing almost fully embracing the highly restrictive “Away for the Day” approach. Led by Dr. Delaney Ruston and the team behind “Screenagers,” a series of documentaries which highlights the severe negative personal and mental health impacts of screen addiction on young people, “Away for the Day” seeks to effectively eliminate cellphone use at school. ...
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