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Sax-Zim Bog BioBlitz keeps on growing
Attendance at the first Sax-Zim Bog BioBlitz wasn’t what you’d call impressive. “We started with one person and five leaders,” Sparky Stensaas, Friends of Sax-Zim Bog executive director said. But like the bog itself, the annual BioBlitz has become one of the biggest attractions among birders and naturalists in America. “It’s our big summer event,”...
Gus Walz wins the night
Sure, it was a good speech and all, especially since Gov. Tim Walz kept it less than 20 minutes. Walz accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president of the United States by introducing himself to the American public with a mix of biography and shots at the Republican ticket. But the star of the third […]
MN cement mason bootcamp pays off for tribal youths
The next time you drive over a newly built highway in Minnesota, the concrete may have been poured by a Native American trained through a pre-apprenticeship program. The effort is designed to create more career pathways for younger Indigenous adults. Moke Eaglefeathers, apprenticeship coordinator for Cement Masons Plasterers and Shophands...
DNC Worker Feeds Bogus Info to Fox’s Peter Doocy About What Walz Convention Signs Would Say
Fox News reporter Peter Doocy thought he scored a scooplet at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night regarding Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz. But it turned out he got bad information about Minnesota’s governor, and it’s unclear whether his “source” was mistaken or feeding him bogus info on purpose.
St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation honors four Minnesotans for anti-racism efforts
The St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation on Wednesday named four Minnesotans who won its annual anti-racism awards. This is the 18th year the foundation has given out its Facing Race Awards to Minnesotans who help foster "a state where all communities and people thrive." Winners are selected by past recipients and each receives a $7,500 grant to give to a nonprofit of their choice.
Meet MaryJane: the 7-year-old first in line at the Minnesota State Fair
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — The Minnesota State Fair opens at 7 a.m. Thursday, but some people are so excited that they're already in line. In fact, 7-year-old MaryJane Burgett and father, Clayton, arrived around 3 p.m. on Wednesday to secure the first spot - just like they did last year.
The history behind the Minnesota State Fair's Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — Llamas, hockey teams and even a president have made their presence felt at the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum."I find that the fair reminds me of a giant that's sleeping, but it's starting to wake up and that kind of rumble is happening," said Keri Huber.Even though she looks forward to all 12 days of the "Great Minnesota Get-Together," Huber's job is year-round. She's the state fair archivist and that keeps her plenty busy."The amazing things that happen at the state fair. All these connections that are made," said Huber.Many of those connections happen at the Lee...
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