Sept. 26, 2019

The Minnesota Twins smash their way to 300!A day after clinching the team's first division title since 2010, Jonathan Schoop hit the Twins' record 300th home run during this afternoon's game against the Detroit Tigers. Before Schoop's home run, the Twins were tied with the New York Yankees for the big league lead with 299 homers. Go Twins!

President Trump will visit Minneapolis for a political rally in October as impeachment proceedings start in Washington. Trump’s campaign says it will take place at Target Center on Oct. 10. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, called Trump an unwelcome visitor.

This week on Ask a 'sotan: We’ve been getting a number of questions about our state’s main call to fame: the many lakes of Minnesota. Pete Boulay, an assistant state climatologist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, helped us break down some of your lake questions. Spoiler alert! We actually have more than 10,000 lakes!

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Trump headed to Minneapolis for rally in October

President Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally at Target Center on Oct. 10.

Minnesota: Trump begins effort to flip the state, which was a Democratic holdout in 2016
April: In Minnesota, Trump talks up tax law, strong economy

Whistleblower: Officials told to 'lock down' all records of Ukraine call

In a complaint released by the House intelligence committee, the person cites White House officials who say they were ordered to veer from protocol to protect "politically sensitive" information.

Top spy Joseph Maguire: 'I think the whistleblower did the right thing'
Wednesday: House backs resolution to release whistleblower complaint
Poll: Americans split on House impeachment inquiry
President Trump: He 'fully supports transparency' on whistleblower

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Top Minnesota union official resigns amid investigation

John Westmoreland, who had been executive director of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Council 5, has resigned. A veteran union official is stepping in temporarily while AFSCME searches for a new chief.

Aug. 20:Minnesota public employee union official taken off job

St. Paul middle school teacher turns impeachment into civics lesson

Impeachment might mean national political controversy, but it's also a great opportunity for middle school teachers to teach civics.

Here comes the sun: Solar schools project launches in central Minn.

A ribbon-cutting Thursday will mark the official opening of the project, which will use onsite solar energy to power schools in two different districts and a community college. Organizers hope the project will become a model for schools interested in cutting energy costs by investing in solar.

Minnesota schools: Solar energy disparity emerges
Climate curious: We answer your questions about climate change

Tax time already? Experts urge withholding check to head off headaches

Some Minnesota taxpayers were caught off guard earlier this year because their withholding didn’t keep up with what they owed. Experts say there’s still time to avoid similar problems next year.

Did the new tax law cut your taxes?You might be surprised

Nurses strike in Duluth avoided after contract is approved

Nurses who work for St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth had planned to walk off the job next Thursday. But that threat is over after they ratified a tentative contract agreement.

Earlier: Nurses in Duluth authorize a strike at St. Luke's Hospital

Duluth News Tribune: DECC's Jeff Stark goes from guarding doors, to booking Turtles at Bayfront

Jeff Stark said he views Amsoil and Bayfront as community-based assets. His goal is to maximize the value of those assets for the citizens of Duluth every day.

Art Hounds: Life, death and roller coasters

The Jungle Theater presents “Ride the Cyclone.” Plus, Art Hounds recommend a theatrical ghost tour of New Prague and “Population 485” in Hudson.

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