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Fact check: Debunking Trump attack on Walz, Minnesota schools say they don’t provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms
A variety of Minnesota public school districts say they do not provide tampons in boys’ bathrooms — debunking a claim former President Donald Trump has been making about Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate.
‘Friday Night Lights’ Author Compares Tim Walz to Famous Fictional Coach: ‘Embodiment of Masculinity Without Obnoxious Edge’
Friday Night Lights author Buzz Bissinger has no problem with Tim Walz being compared to Eric Taylor, the high school football coach at the center of the popular TV series inspired by Bissinger’s book. In a New York Times op-ed published on Thursday, Bissinger said he was “flattered” to...
Walz's China experience draws GOP attacks, but Beijing isn't counting on better ties
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has a history with China. And Republicans are seizing on it. At 25, Walz taught a year of high school in China. He returned for his honeymoon and many more times with American exchange students. As a congressman, he served on a committee tracking China’s human rights and met figures like the Dalai Lama. Now that Walz is the Democratic vice presidential nominee, Republicans have accused him of a decadeslong relationship with “Communist China” and even opened an investigation. The attacks reflect how, amid a tense U.S.-China relationship, visits once seen as simple cultural interactions have become a target for political opponents. Ultimately, Beijing does not expect U.S. policy to thaw regardless of who is in the White House, experts say. With competition defining Washington’s relationship with Beijing, any interaction with China appears to be “regarded with skepticism, if not outright suspicion,” and it’s become “a well-worn tactic to attack opponents simply for having a China line in their resumes,” said Kyle Jaros, an associate professor of global affairs at the University of Notre Dame.
Federal regulators consider taking action after a coal ash spill in northern Minnesota
(ABC 6 News) — Federal regulators are considering taking action after a coal ash spill in northern Minnesota. The EPA issued what’s called a “notice of federal intent” into last month’s spill in Cohasset. More than five million gallons of contaminated wastewater spilled at the Boswell Energy Center.
Walz is winning the popularity contest, despite GOP attacks
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has had a stunningly successful rollout as the Democratic vice presidential nominee, despite Republican attacks on his record in office and in the military. Walz has a positive 5-point net favorability score, according to averages from Decision Desk HQ, which stands out as many of the top politicians around him are underwater. …
‘Business as usual’: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan steps into governor role while Walz away
MONTICELLO — Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on Friday attended a celebration in Monticello to mark the start of construction on I-94 from Albertville to Monticello, and Gov. Tim Walz’s absence was palpable. “I want to be very clear — the governor is still the governor,” Flanagan said with...
Council votes to endorse KGP's loan applications, despite councilor's dissent
Despite strenuous objections from one member, Faribault’s City Council voted Tuesday to move ahead with applying for state aid to help facilitate the move of one of Faribault’s most valuable and fast growing businesses to downtown.
Play ‘Deal or No Deal’ with Us Tonight at the Steele County Fair
All you need to do is show up and register at 6:00 pm tonight at the Elmer Reseland Stage next to our booth for a chance at fun prizes. The game show returns to to the Steele County Fair again this year for a game of guessing, taking chances, and grabbing prizes like:
Forecast: Warm and Mostly Dry, with Tiny Storm Chances
Expect a dry and comfortable overnight with maybe some patchy fog in far northern Iowa. Lows in the 50s northwest and 60s elsewhere. A few computer models are putting isolated showers/storms over southwest Iowa during the afternoon hours on Sunday. These should stay west of the WHO13 viewing area. Below, forecast rainfall through Friday from […]
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