Things I’ve Noticed
Over the weekend we had great weather, I noticed a lot going on once again. We slipped into county fair time without really noticing. Blue Earth is already past, next up locally is Brown and Nicollet. Now I joke about [...]
8/2/21 Entertainment News
8/2/21 Entertainment News (Undated) -- Ashley Judd is hiking in the mountains again, less than six months after shattering her right leg. The 53-year-old actress posted an update Sunday on Instagram, including a video showing her walking up a hill [...]
Biden meets with Walz, other governors on wildfire situation
In a wildfire-status virtual meeting Friday that included governors from six other states, Governor Tim Walz told President Biden: "Our Canadian neighbors are fighting wildfires, keeping them out of Minnesota, that threaten one of the last pristine places on the [...]
Agreement reached on ethics complaint against Rep Thompson; apology set to take place on House floor
A State House committee dismissed a complaint against Representative John Thompson after an agreement was reached between Thompson and Representative Eric Lucero. Thompson called Lucero a "racist" on the House floor in June... "Representative John Thompson has agreed to voluntarily [...]
7th District Congressional Candidate opens up about mental health struggles
Mark Lindquist of Moorhead is well-known as a motivational speaker who performs the National Anthem at major sporting events nationwide. Earlier this month, he announced his plan to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in Minnesota's 7th District. Thursday afternoon, [...]
End of federal COVID moratorium on evictions doesn’t affect Minnesotans
The federal COVID moratorium on evictions ended but state officials say it does *not* affect Minnesotans because of the "off-ramp" the legislature approved. Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho says "a lot" of federal assistance money is available for those who [...]
Sen. Smith hopeful trillion-dollar infrastructure package will continue path forward
It appears the Senate is moving ahead with a bipartisan infrastructure plan. Earlier this week, senators voted 67-to-32 to advance the bill, with 17 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats. U-S Senator Tina Smith says a broad infrastructure plan is overdue... [...]
State Fair organizers excited about new attractions
The 2021 Minnesota State Fair is set to kick off in just under a month. The fair was called off last year because of the pandemic, and it may look a bit different this year as well. The fair's Danielle [...]
Group of GOP lawmakers threatening legal action if Walz reinstates emergency powers
As COVID cases again increase in Minnesota, a group of House Republicans say they're ready to resume legal action if Governor Tim Walz reinstates his emergency powers. The Minnesota Supreme Court late last month refused to hear a case brought [...]