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It’s crunch time for Minnesota State Fair vendors with a week left
It’s crunch time for Minnesota State Truthful distributors with every week left
With seven days left till the Minnesota State Truthful, the countdown is on, however distributors say they’re able to welcome again pre-pandemic crowds. The truthful is anticipating comparable numbers to 2019, when 2.1 million folks came to visit the 12 days.
FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (FOX 9) – With seven days left till the Minnesota State Truthful, the countdown is on, however distributors say they’re able to welcome again pre-pandemic crowds.
The truthful is anticipating comparable numbers to 2019, when 2.1 million folks came to visit the 12 days.
“I grew up out right here. I simply love the truthful. It does not matter what time of 12 months, you drive by the fairgrounds and there is a magic to this place,” mentioned Brad Ribar, proprietor of Corn Roast. “There’s some actual particular in regards to the Minnesota State Truthful. It is my house away from house.”
With only a week to go till the Nice Minnesota Get Collectively, indicators are going up, provides are being introduced in, and crews are getting ready the grounds and rides. Some distributors nonetheless holding job interviews this week.
Whereas clients will possible really feel the consequences of inflation on the truthful, they will not at Ribar’s longtime sales space.
“I hope by conserving my costs the identical for the fifth 12 months in a row now, it would promote extra to offset our added prices,” he mentioned.
Tickets are a greenback extra this 12 months, however friends can them forward of time to save cash. They’ll additionally purchase the Blue Ribbon Discount Books on the ticket workplace and a few Cub shops. This 12 months, the truthful opens an hour later and closes an hour earlier. The hours will probably be 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each besides Labor Day when the hours will probably be 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Some distributors advised FOX 9 they’re nonetheless having bother discovering workers.
For a decade, docs from the Minnesota Academy of Audiology carried out listening to assessments and labored to teach folks about listening to loss at their sales space.
“(We) allow them to see their eardrums and see what that appears like after which additionally display screen their listening to and supplies assets for individuals who have listening to loss to research it additional,” mentioned Dr. Jason Leyendecker, president of the Minnesota Academy of Audiology.
However this 12 months, not sufficient volunteers signed up, and so they could not discover the one paid worker they wanted to run the sales space. So the group was compelled to tug the plug and cancel the sales space this 12 months.
“It was an actual wrestle, and it is unlucky. However hopefully, we will revamp our processes and determine a brand new plan for us for subsequent 12 months,” Leyendecker mentioned.
Ribar mentioned his labor prices are method up, however fortunately, he has all of the workers members he wants and even has a ready record now. His daughter discovered a singular technique to get the workers the sales space must husk corn and serve it: they’re turning the occasion right into a fundraiser for dance groups.
“The dancer and one of many mother and father will come and so they work for a day, and so they would possibly come twice. Some groups come as soon as. Then, we pay the dance group for the hours they work, so it is a fundraiser for the dance group. I believe we’ve 5 – 6 totally different dance groups signed up (and) 256 dancers will probably be right here,” Ribar mentioned.
His sales space additionally has a 63 return fee from final 12 months’s workers, proving that they, too, really feel the identical magic he does.
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) – A bonding bill that would have funded multiple projects in Duluth failed to make it out of the capitol.
Infrastructure projects across Minnesota won’t receive needed funding after a chaotic end to the Minnesota legislative session.
Senator Grant Hauschild (D-Hermantown) said that disorder caused multiple items to fall by the wayside, including a bonding bill.
“We had full DFL support for a bonding bill this year, but unfortunately we couldn’t get the republican votes we needed to get that super majority,” Hauschild said.
In Duluth alone, updates to the water treatment plant, the lift bridge and seawalls will not get requested funding. It is an issue projects across the state now face.
House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring) said the fact they could not push funding through is evidence of a larger issue.
“Minnesota has a spending problem, not a revenue problem and that’s something to keep in mind,” Demuth said.
Projects like the lift bridge likely will not see funding until next session, which begins January 2025. For that to happen any sooner, Governor Walz would need to call a special session.
A special session is something Senate Assistant Majority Leader Nick Frent would support.
“I know some legislators, including me that are optimistic soon we can have discussions about a special session,” he said.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Tuesday’s severe weather left damage across Iowa and southern Minnesota. Each time we get weather like this, the damage adds up and so do the insurance costs.
Minnesota insurance companies have lost money six out of the last seven years. The main culprit: hail.
Last August’s hail storm here caused $1 billion in damages. With mounting losses for insurance companies, there is an increasing risk of insurers deciding to pull out of our region.
“The effects of climate change are really having their most direct and financial impact to people as it relates to insurance,” said Aaron Cocking, the president of the Insurance Federation of Minnesota.
Homeowners insurance rates have soared. In Iowa, insurers are not renewing policies leaving homeowners like Dave Langston of Cedar Rapids searching for new coverage.
“We got a notification in January of this year, that Pekin insurance, who was our insurer, was going to withdraw from the Iowa market,” said Langston.
He finally found new insurance but it came with a steep price. The association’s previous insurance was $18,500 while the new insurance is now $26,500, an increase of 43%.
Langston warned Minnesotans this could happen here.
“I think that everybody needs to be aware that that the Midwest is coming under scrutiny as a potentially poor investment for insurance companies,” said Langston.
Minnesota has joined high risk states, like Florida, in creating a state-backed high-risk insurance product called FAIR — an insurance of last resort.
“We’ve had our FAIR plan in place for quite some time. Some states didn’t have that,” said Grace Arnold, the Commerce Department’s commissioner.
WCCO’s Director of Meteorology Mike Augustyniak believes warming global temperatures are a factor.
“We know from eighth grade science that the more you warm an air mass the more moisture it can hold. We are increasing the amount of moisture that is in the air. The question of other factors that form severe weather, how are they changing? That’s the piece where we are not sure,” said Augustyniak.
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How to watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Playoffs game tonight: Game 1 livestream options
The Dallas Mavericks face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight for Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals. It’s been twenty years since the Wolves last made the cut to the NBA conference finals, while the Mavericks last made an appearance in 2022.
An intense matchup you won’t want to miss, keep reading for all the ways you can watch Mavericks vs. Timberwolves Game 1 tonight.
How and when to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1
Game 1 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Western Conference finals will be played on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT). The game will air on TNT and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below.
How to watch Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 without cable
If your cable subscription doesn’t carry TNT or you’ve cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch today’s game. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today’s game live.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream today’s NBA playoff game is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s game, you’ll need a subscription to the Orange tier, which includes TNT and ESPN. For access to more NBA games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes the games played on ABC.
The Orange tier is normally $40 per month, but Sling TV has an offer for new subscribers where you can get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 for your first month, and $60 per month after that. There’s also an NBA playoffs package deal where you can save $30 when you pre-pay for three months of service on any tier. You can cancel anytime.
Note: Because Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS, you won’t be able to watch CBS-aired programming like next year’s NFL games on CBS. To watch these games, plus PGA golf, UEFA Champions League and more live sports, we recommend you also subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12 per month after a one-week free trial.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- Sling TV is our top choice to stream the NBA Playoffs.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, ESPN and TNT.
- You get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game for free on Max
Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is known for streaming top-tier HBO content like “Succession” and “House of the Dragon”. Now, NBA fans can enjoy NBA Playoffs games airing on TNT on the streamer with the B/R sports add-on. You’ll need a Max subscription to access B/R sports content like the NBA Playoffs and the NHL Playoffs. Some blackouts do apply.
A subscription to Max starts at $10 per month. The B/R sports add-on is currently free.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game live for free
You can watch today’s game with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today’s game, the 2024 NBA playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL games next season with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It’s priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
The best place to get NBA Playoffs fan gear: Fanatics
Rooting from home is more fun while repping your team with the latest NBA fan gear. Fanatics is our first stop for the newest NBA fan gear, our go-to for the latest drop of NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals merch like jerseys, commemorative T-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also has just-released NFL Draft jerseys, like No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams’ new Chicago Bears jersey. Fanatics is currently offering 25% off sitewide (use code SUMMER, exclusions apply).
2024 NBA Playoffs: Full playoff schedule
Below is the schedule for the NBA conference finals. All times Eastern.
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Pacers vs. Celtics, Tuesday, May 21 (8:00 ET, ESPN)
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Celtics, Thursday, May 23 (8:00 ET, ESPN)
• Game 3: Celtics vs. Pacers, Saturday, May 25 (8:30 ET, ABC)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Pacers, Monday, May 27 (8:00 ET, ESPN)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 29 (8:00 ET, ESPN)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Pacers, Friday, May 31 (8:00 ET, ESPN)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Celtics, Sunday, June 2 (8:00 ET, ESPN)*
* = if necessary
Western Conference
3) Minnesota vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 22 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Friday, May 24 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Sunday, May 26 (8:00 ET, TNT)
• Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Tuesday, May 28 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
• Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Saturday, June 1 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Monday, June 3 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
* = if necessary
2024 NBA Playoffs: Conference semifinals
Below are the scores and standings for the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
(1) Boston vs. (4) Cleveland
• Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
• Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
• Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
• Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
• Game 5: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98
Boston wins series 4-1
(2) New York vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
• Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
• Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
• Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
• Game 5: Knicks 121, Pacers 91
• Game 6: Pacers, 116, Knicks 103
• Game 7: Pacers 130, Knicks 109
Indiana wins series 4-3
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
• Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
• Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
• Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
• Game 5: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92
• Game 6: Mavericks 117, Thunder 116
Dallas wins series 4-2
(2) Denver vs. (3) Minnesota
• Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
• Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
• Game 3: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
• Game 4: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
• Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
• Game 6: Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70
• Game 7: Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90
Minnesota wins series 4-3
First round results
Below are the results from the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat
• Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
• Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
• Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
• Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
• Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
• Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
• Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
• Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
• Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
• Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
• Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115
(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
• Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
• Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
• Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118
• Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
• Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
• Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
• Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
• Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
• Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
• Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
• Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
• Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
• Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans
• Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
• Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
• Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
• Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers
• Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
• Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
• Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
• Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
• Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
• Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
• Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
• Game 3: Timberwolves 129, Suns 109
• Game 4: Timberwolves 112, Suns 116
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
• Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
• Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
• Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
• Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
• Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
• Game 6: Mavericks 114, Mavericks 101
Conference finals schedule
The conference finals will begin May 21-22, but can move up to May 19-20 if the prior round’s series ends early.
NBA Finals schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals will begin on June 6, airing on ABC.
- Sunday, June 9: Game 2
- Wednesday, June 12: Game 3
- Friday, June 14: Game 4
- Monday, June 17: Game 5 (if necessary)
- Thursday, June 20: Game 6 (if necessary)
- Sunday, June 23: Game 7 (if necessary)
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