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Planning for weather at the Minnesota State Fair
In Minnesota, you never know what you’re going to get from Mother Nature but organizers of the Minnesota State Fair are ready for anything.
With the fair just hours away from getting started, the forecast leading in is fairly quiet, but fair organizers say they’re prepared for anything and hoping you can be too.
“We kind of have to expect everything here at the Great Minnesota Get-Together when it comes to weather,” said Maria Hayden, a Minnesota State Fair spokesperson. “And so we really have been prepared for all different cases of scenarios.”
“We have done a lot of work to remind guests about all of the ways to beat the heat here at the Minnesota State Fair,” Hayden added.
This includes a couple of air-conditioned buildings where fairgoers can get a break from the heat like the North End Event Center. There are also free drinking fountains and misters to help the crowds stay cool and hydrated.
“We encourage all guests to bring their own refillable water bottle and they can refill it at a variety of locations marked on our maps throughout the fairgrounds,” said Hayden.
They’re also ready for severe weather, with five severe weather shelters marked by lightning bolt symbols on the state fair map.
“If you are at the fair, we encourage you to grab a map at an information booth or download our official Minnesota State Fair app,” Hayden said. “There we have the map and you can navigate to your nearest severe weather shelter.”
Check the weather before you go to the fair and check often as it can change. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS’ weather team will also be out at the fair helping you plan for whatever is to come
Teen delegates representing Minnesota at DNC
Two 17-year-old delegates, the youngest at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) are representing Minnesota in Chicago. FOX 9’s Corin Hoggard has more details.
CHICAGO (FOX 9) – President Obama took center stage at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday. The 44th president was the fifth youngest to ever be commander in chief.
As the Democratic Party pushes in a more youthful direction for this election, Minnesota is helping to lead the way with the convention’s two youngest delegates.
Youth of Today
As the youngest delegates at the convention, the two are high school seniors who will not be old enough to vote until the week before the election.
But they’re at the convention to represent a new generation of voters, and seeing the convention with completely fresh eyes.
They stand out together among the 93 delegates from Minnesota at the Democratic National Convention.
Beatrice Schierer and Isaac Winkler, both 17 years old, described the “vibe” of the second night as electrifying.
“I’ve experienced just amazing energy, amazing, inspirational speeches,” said Beatrice Schierer, from Fergus Falls.
“It’s electric,” said Issac Winkler, of Hopkins. “I mean, everybody’s excited. You just heard us chanting ‘Walz’. We’re ready for this convention to get going.”
They’re absorbing the flurry of activity around them — sharing the perspective of younger voters with older Minnesotans and political heavyweights like Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly.
Inspiration ahead
The two say they’ll take the experience home to inspire their peers.
“I can’t even vote in the primary yet,” said Winkler. “But you can do something no matter. You know where you are or how old you are. You can make a difference.”
Both of the teens have fathers who are involved in Minnesota politics, but Tuesday night they were on their own for the first time at the convention, and they seemed to absorb every minute.
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The Minnesota Lynx (19-8) will look to Napheesa Collier (fourth in WNBA, 20.3 points per game) when they try to knock off A’ja Wilson (first in league, 27.3) and the Las Vegas Aces (17-9) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. The matchup tips off at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN.
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| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A’ja Wilson | 26 | 27.3 | 12.0 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Kelsey Plum | 26 | 18.2 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Jackie Young | 25 | 17.6 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 2.0 |
| Tiffany Hayes | 19 | 8.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Chelsea Gray | 14 | 7.7 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Minnesota’s Top Scorers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napheesa Collier | 22 | 20.3 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| Kayla McBride | 27 | 16.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Alanna Smith | 27 | 11.3 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Courtney Williams | 27 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Bridget Carleton | 26 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
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CHICAGO, Ill. (GRAY) – Minnesota has been thrust into an important position at this year’s Democratic National Convention, especially after Governor Tim Walz’s elevation a vice presidential candidate.
Prior to Walz’s appointment as Harris’s running mate, the North Star State already played a big role in national Democratic politics. Walz is the chair of the Democratic Governor’s Association, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan is the Chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governor’s Association, and DFL Chair Ken Martin serves as a Vice Chair in the DNC.
Prominent Minnesota Democrats gathered for breakfast Tuesday in Chicago, as speakers addressed the energy among the state’s delegation.
“People outside of sort of the insiders in politics are starting to see what we have in Minnesota, with Tim Walz and all of our wonderful elected officials and the great story of success,” Martin said.
Martin and other DFLers say that Walz’s name on the Democratic ticket has enthused voters statewide. Martin is optimistic that energy will translate to results in November.
“He’s talked about on a national stage now; that should definitely help not only bring voters out, but it should help those voters vote all the way down the ballot for DFL candidates,” he said.
Lawmakers are well aware of the implications an energy like that can have. Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, also at the Minnesota delegation, says she’s optimistic about the upcoming election given what she’s seen.
“[I] think Governor Walz on the ticket is going to create more enthusiasm and more engagement in the election, which will impact our races, both in the senate, in our special election, and in the house,” she said.
Minnesota Republicans think the national attention could have the opposite effect.
“There’s a heightened level of scrutiny on him, his record, and the things he’s said over the years, and I think one of the impacts that might have on some of the down ballot races, is causing voters to question what they thought they know about him,” said Minnesota State Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) said.
Walz is expected to address the convention Wednesday night.
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