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Power & Politics: VP Harris, Minnesota Gov. Walz officially secure nomination at DNC
The Democratic National Convention in Chicago has wrapped up. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz officially secured the party's nomination with just over 2 months to go before Election Day.
FBI Faces Ticking Clock as James Comer’s Deadline Looms in Explosive Investigation Into Tim Walz’s China Ties
House Republicans, led by Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer, are intensifying their probe into Governor Tim Walz's longstanding connections with China. As Walz emerges as Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick, his past interactions with Chinese entities have come under sharp focus, raising questions about potential influence from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on his decision-making.
Walz extinguishes Democratic doubts with convention performance
CHICAGO — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has silenced the Democratic doubters. Heading into the Democratic National Convention, there were questions swirling inside the party about the wisdom of Vice President Harris picking the Minnesota governor — a relatively unknown figure from a safely Democratic state — as her running mate. But Walz has stormed…
Clarence Page: Tim Walz helps Democrats offer voters a better reflection of themselves
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this year’s Democratic National Convention came the night before Kamala Harris officially accepted the party’s nomination for president. It was no simple matter for anyone to follow a lineup of such stars as Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder, and Barack and Michelle Obama, just to name a few. But countless eyes and TV cameras in the United Center on Wednesday ...
One of Minnesota’s JC Penney Stores Has Closed Permanently
It's been a moment of closings in Minnesota lately. A movie theater in Rochester just shuttered for good. And now, a JC Penney store in the Land of 10,000 Lakes has closed permanently. Another JC Penney Store Has Closed in Minnesota. When one of the places where a core memory...
Teens 4-Hers have 8 days to bring story, song and dance all together ahead of the State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — A week before the Minnesota State fair begins, story, song and dance come together on stage inside the 4-H building after just 8 days.Teen 4-Hers from across Minnesota write, build sets, make costumes, run music and tech, and rehearse this year's state fair Arts-In musical, "Wonder Full.""We just cram it all in, work really hard, have some fun," said Kirstin Delp, Minnesota 4-H State Arts-In Director.Delp has directed the show at the state fair for over 20 years and she performed on the same stage as a student participant in the 80s.There are 51 4Hers...
Ten Minnesotans to watch in college football this season who don’t play for Gophers
Two offensive linemen from Lakeville, Bryce Benhart and Riley Mahlman, are standouts for Big Ten rivals of Minnesota. Ten Minnesotans to watch in college football this season who don’t play for Gophers. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports, Weather, Obituaries & More! Tune...
Two Injured in McLeod Co Crash
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in McLeod County Saturday night, east of Cedar Mills. The State Patrol says the driver and passenger in one of the vehicles, 24-year-old Elizabeth Wong of New Ulm and 30-year-old Jose Montoya of New Ulm, were taken to Hutchinson Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Napheesa Collier lifts Lynx past Caitlin Clark and Fever 90-80 in front of 19,000-plus
Napheesa Collier scored 31 points as the red-hot Lynx defeated Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever at Target Center on a night when Lynx legend Maya Moore Irons’ jersey was retired. Napheesa Collier lifts Lynx past Caitlin Clark and Fever 90-80 in front of 19,000-plus. Located in Litchfield, MN...
Carlos Correa moving ‘on the right track’ but not expected to rejoin Twins this month
Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has not played since before the All-Star break because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot. Carlos Correa moving ‘on the right track’ but not expected to rejoin Twins this month. Located in Litchfield, MN we deliver the latest in local News, Sports, Weather,...
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