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Minnesota weather: 'Typical' July weather continues
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (FOX 9) – A few storms will be possible later Sunday and again Monday while most of the area is expected to stay dry.
Dew points will likely be in the mid-60s and some upper-60s on Sunday and Monday, making for a couple more muggy days.
The forecast shows the threat of isolated storms lingering into part of Tuesday before dew points lower, sunshine continues and temperatures moderate for two days.
The midweek forecast is shaping up to be quite mild with much of the area peaking in the 70s both Wednesday and Thursday.
As of now, the temperature trend is looking to warm up toward next weekend.
Here’s a look at today’s temperatures and the seven-day forecast:
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Minnesota governor signs new law to reform state's energy permitting process: 'We knocked off 18 months or more from the construction timeline'
In a move to energize Minnesota’s clean energy future, Gov. Tim Walz has cut the red tape to let renewable projects get through faster.
According to KTTC, Walz signed a new law aimed at streamlining the state’s energy permitting process, reducing bureaucratic delays to increase the speed of development of renewable energy infrastructure.
The legislation aims to modernize the energy permitting system without compromising environmental or safety standards. The new law is expected to significantly cut red tape for businesses initiating clean energy projects, potentially shortening the construction timeline by 18 months or more.
“Ten years is too long to be able to build our infrastructure. With the bill that we passed this year, we knocked off 18 months or more from the construction timeline, which is a really big deal,” House Majority Leader Rep. Jamie Long said.
This legislative move is part of Minnesota’s broader strategy to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040. With faster project initiation, the state anticipates numerous benefits, including job creation, enhanced energy independence, and a reduction in pollution.
Minnesota is already a leader in renewable energy, generating 6 gigawatts of solar, wind, and storage capacity. That makes it the 10th-largest generator of renewable electricity in the U.S, according to KTTC.
The American Clean Power Association says wind, solar, and energy storage projects in Minnesota have received $13 billion in capital investments as of early 2024, as reported by KTTC.
Gov. Walz also underscored the law’s environmental significance, particularly in light of recent extreme weather events that have impacted several Minnesota communities.
“This is a measure that will help protect our environment and get the clean energy projects that are going to help fight climate change in motion,” he said.
Meanwhile, individuals can take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act tax breaks and credits when looking to make eco-friendly upgrades to their home.
The governor’s proactive approach, coupled with robust investments in renewable infrastructure, positions Minnesota as a beacon of progress and innovation in the fight for a greener planet.
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Minnesota Timberwolves Announce Signing of Former Denver Nuggets Player
NBA free agency has already seen many impactful players switch teams. With most of the top free agents having signed new deals, teams are now looking at different options to fill out their roster. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, they have announced the signing of former Denver Nuggets forward P.J. Dozier.
“The Minnesota Timberwolves today announced the team has signed guard PJ Dozier. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released,” the Timberwolves wrote in a statement on Monday. “Dozier, 6-6, most recently played for Partizan in Serbia last season where he appeared in 33 EuroLeague games, averaging 9.2 points on 48.6% shooting, 3.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.3 steals. Prior to playing overseas, he spent the 2022-23 season with the Sacramento Kings, appearing in 16 games, totaling 22 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.”
Dozier appeared in NBA action each season from 2018-2023, but totaled just 121 games in those six seasons. Spending most of his NBA time with the Denver Nuggets, Dozier appeared in 97 games for Denver across three seasons.
Some of Dozier’s best career moments came in the 2020 NBA Playoffs when he played rotation minutes at times for a Nuggets group that made it to the Western Conference Finals.
The Timberwolves added in their statement, “Dozier spent three seasons with the Denver Nuggets where he averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 97 games (six starts). In six seasons in the NBA with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Nuggets and Kings, Dozier has tallied 693 points, 332 rebounds and 199 assists throughout 121 career games (six starts).”
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