Sept. 11, 2024

This wildfire smoke will linger through Thursday morning, with an air quality alert in place for northwest Minnesota until 10 a.m. We continue this warm, dry weather pattern through the work week. Check out Updraft for the latest.

Fact check: Trump calls out Minnesota abortion law, 2020 unrest in presidential debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off Tuesday night in their first — and what will likely be their only — televised debate. The discussion spurred multiple mentions of Minnesota, in particular noting Harris’ running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, and his policy track record here.

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Minneapolis man sentenced to 30 years in murder of trans woman

Damarean Bible, 25, admitted to fatally shooting Savannah Ryan Williams, 38, early in the morning on Nov. 29. He was sentenced Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder in August. “I completely apologize,” Bible said, addressing Williams’ family. “I feel like I do need to sit down and do some time.”

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✈️ Minnesota facilities to boost sustainable aviation fuel production

State officials and leaders of several companies across Minnesota say they’re opening multiple production facilities for sustainable aviation fuels, or SAF. The fuel is derived from crops, waste and other biomass, and it’s a key part of airlines’ plans to reduce carbon emissions.

🍴 Food & Wine names St. Paul’s Karyn Tomlinson one of the best new chefs in the country

Her food was described as “hyperlocal, soul-satisfying, nostalgic dishes that channel ‘grandma chic.’” Tomlinson has also been nominated several times for the James Beard Best Midwest Chef award.

🎮 Game developer adds Gov. Tim Walz as playable character in Crazy Taxi

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is known to have played Crazy Taxi on his Sega Dreamcast. A recently released mod to the game allows players to use Walz to deliver people to a polling station.

🗳️ Former Gov. Arne Carlson underlines Harris endorsement, calls Trump ‘mentally ill‘ post-debate

“This is the party of Donald Trump. It’s headed towards an autocratic government. It wants to consolidate all power into the presidency and create what I would call a very dangerous dictatorship,” said former Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson.

– Amy Felegy, MPR News

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