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Minnesota Lineworkers Head To Virginia To Tackle Power Outages From Major Winter Storm
While Minnesota shivers in brutal Arctic cold, power crews from the Gopher State are heading East to help power crews who expect to face extensive power outages this weekend.
Minnesota electric co-ops are heading to the state of Virginia this weekend to help with expected power outages from a big storm bearing down on as much as half the American population.
Snow, ice, sleet and bitter cold are threatening everywhere from Texas to New England. And forecasters are expecting extensive power outages because of it.
Minnesota crews prepare to help colleagues in Virginia
Minnesota electric cooperatives are sending some 60 lineworkers from 19 Minnesota electric co-ops.
They’re part of a mutual aid effort with the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.
Minnesota’s electric cooperatives pledge to help one another — and other co-ops — when their help is needed.
Darrick Moe is the president and CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA). He says, “When a community is hit by severe weather, co-ops don’t hesitate to step up for one another. Our lineworkers are answering that call in Virginia while many are also facing frigid winter conditions here at home.”
Among those co-ops responding this weekend are lineworkers from East Central Energy in Braham, Stearns Electric in Melrose, Meeker Energy in Litchfield, Runestone Electric in Alexandria, Todd-Wadena Electric in Wadena and 14 other Minnesota co-ops.
Minnesota lineworkers will help clean-up, restore power
Once the storm moves through, crews will deal with downed lines, replace damaged power poles and get power up and running as fast as possible.
And while these 60 Minnesota power workers will be helping in Virginia, their counterparts back home will be dealing with possible power outages from bitter cold.
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If Nolan Teasley is the “primary football executive” in Minnesota, Seahawks will get compensatory picks
The hiring of Seahawks assistant G.M. Nolan Teasley as the Vikings’ new G.M. will carry a specific benefit for his former team.
Per the league, Teasley qualifies as a diverse candidate under the NFL provision that gives the former team of a newly-hired G.M. or head coach a pair of third-round compensatory draft picks.
The only question is whether Teasley will be Minnesota’s “primary football executive.” That requirement prevented the Bears from receiving the compensatory draft picks when assistant General Manager Ian Cunningham was hired to be the Falcons G.M. The league decided that president of football Matt Ryan is the “primary football executive” in Atlanta.
The Bears appealed the decision to the league, and Bears fans continue to be mystified by the outcome — especially since Ryan has made it clear that Cunningham is a General Manager “in every facet of the word.”
Minnesota has no similar position to Ryan’s job with the Falcons. The only alternative to Teasley would be coach Kevin O’Connell. But there has been no indication that, moving forward, O’Connell will emerge as the top football executive for the Vikings, with full control over the roster and the draft.
The NFL’s full collection of diversity of initiatives have recently come under attack by Florida’s attorney general. The Seahawks getting two extra third-round draft picks undoubtedly will spark a reaction from those who, in the current climate, attack efforts aimed at enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Where to watch Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 30
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Saturday as the Minnesota Twins visit the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates?
First pitch between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, May 30.
How to watch Minnesota Twins vs Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 6:33 a.m.
- Matchup: MIN at PIT
- Date: Saturday, May 30
- Time: 4:05 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: PNC Park
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Twins.TV and SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB scores, results
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(ABC 6 News) — It’s a big weekend for politics in Minnesota as both the DFL and GOP conventions are getting underway.
The DFL Convention is being held in Rochester, and delegates will endorse candidates for attorney general, secretary of state, and governor on Friday night.
Current Attorney General Keith Ellison received the DFL endorsement for attorney general.
Meanwhile, endorsements for U.S. Senate will be up on Saturday.
On Sunday, delegates will be voting on who they will back for state auditor.
A big shakeup in the convention took place earlier this week with Rep. Angie Craig announcing she will not seek the DFL endorsement as she campaigns for U.S. Senate.
Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig no longer seeking DFL endorsement in Senate race
Both Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are running for the seat on the DFL side.
This U.S. Senate seat is open after current Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be running for reelection.
Senator Tina Smith will not seek reelection in 2026
As for the gubernatorial race, Sen. Amy Klobuchar is expected to receive the DFL endorsement on Friday night. ABC 6 News is at the convention, and we will have the latest updates throughout the weekend both on air and online.
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