Governor Walz–a military veteran–today responded after a high-ranking staffer in Minnesota’s DFL party tweeted yesterday calling the newly christened USS Minneapolis-St. Paul a “murder boat.” Walz says he’s “totally appalled by it, certainly, the disrespect shown is beyond the pale. I don’t know who the communications person is, I would certainly hope at the DFL […]
Minnesota State Fair announces new food and vendor list for 2019
The Minnesota State Fair has added 31 official new foods and seven new food vendors to the expansive menu already offered at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In total, nearly 500 foods are available at 300 different concession locations throughout the fairgrounds. NEW FOODS: Bada Bing Sandwich: Italian-inspired warm flatbread sandwich with ham, salami, melted mozzarella […]
US men’s soccer team in St. Paul tonight in Gold Cup competition
The overarching goal for the fledgling U.S. men’s soccer team, as frequently stated by new coach Gregg Berhalter, has been to improve the perception of this sputtering program within the cutthroat hierarchy of global soccer. Though a strong performance in the CONCACAF Gold Cup probably won’t move the needle much, the Americans surely would benefit, […]
Gov Walz to have knee surgery Thursday, temporarily transfer power to Lt Gov Flanagan
Governor Tim Walz today announced he will have surgery on his left knee Thursday for a medial meniscus tear-an injury common for runners. While he is under general anesthetic, Walz will transfer the power and duties of the Office of the Governor to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. Per state statute, the governor sent a letter […]
Walz pushing lawmakers to resurrect bonding bill
Governor Tim Walz is pushing lawmakers to approve an insulin assistance program, but also indicated this week he’d like to call a special session to pass a bonding bill for state public works projects. Walz says, “Understanding very clearly that was the prerogative of the minority specifically not to bring that forward, but I think […]
Is there such a thing as a wolf-dog?
Moorhead police are dealing with a mysterious canine. Police say over the past month, there were reports of a possible wolf-like creature loose in the city. Others thought it could be a Husky, or possibly a coyote. Apparently, the filet mignon dinner was what the critter was waiting for. He was caught yesterday in a […]
Top veterans official in Goodhue County resigns amid sex harassment allegations
A top Goodhue County official overseeing veterans’ benefits has resigned after several women accused him of inappropriate conduct at a mid-April conference in Mankato, reports the Star Tribune. Lyman “Robby” Robinson, former mayor of Cannon Falls, was a county veterans service officer. Goodhue County also reportedly settled a complaint in 2014 after Robinson’s assistant filed […]
U-of-M President Kaler gets pushback on tuition increase proposal
Outgoing U-of-M President Eric Kaler is defending his proposal to increase undergraduate tuition amid objections from some members of the Board of Regents and a vote set for next Wednesday. Kaler argues raising tuition two-and-a-half percent on the Twin Cities campus and one-and-a-half percent at U-M-D, Crookston, Morris and Rochester is part of “a responsible […]
High-ranking Trump administration official will get input from MN ag producers, others
Those involved in Minnesota’s agriculture industry have a chance next Tuesday morning (6/18) in Saint Paul to address their concerns to a top ag official in the Trump administration, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and Minnesota native Steve Censky. Tamara Nelsen with the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council, which is sponsoring the forum, says, “He was interested in […]
5 St. Paul police officers fired after not intervening in assault
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell announced today that five officers have been released after an incident involving officers responding to an assault and not intervening. Axtell calls it “a disappointing day for our department, personally and professionally, because I care so much about this great city.” Axtell says “our job now as a police […]