Stories from August 25, 2024

Trump would veto legislation establishing a federal abortion ban, Vance says
Vance’s comments in an NBC interview come after Democrats spent much of their national convention in Chicago last week assailing Trump for his role in appointing the Supreme Court Justices who overturned Roe v. Wade. But efforts to try to neutralize an issue that Democrats hope will galvanize voters also risk alienating parts of Trump’s core supporters who are opposed to abortion rights.
St. Louis Cardinals rally past the Minnesota Twins 3-2
Willi Castro went deep and Royce Lewis hit an RBI double for Minnesota, which lost for the first time in 60 games this season when leading after the eighth inning. The Twins trail AL Central-leading Cleveland by three games.
Excessive heat doesn't stop fairgoers at the Great Minnesota Get-Together
The two on-site medical stations at the State Fair have boosted staffing in light of the riskier weather. As of Sunday afternoon, there was a slight increase in people seeking heat-related help at the stations.
For Minnesotans hit hard by flooding, 1 month remains to apply for federal aid
As of Saturday, $6.8 million has been approved for 1,400 Minnesota residents, according to FEMA. Recovery centers are open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will temporarily close for Labor Day on Sept. 2.
In boosting clean energy in Minnesota, Walz lays foundation for climate influence if Harris wins
Minnesota had a half-century-old process for permitting clean energy projects that could keep developers waiting over a year for approval. For Gov. Tim Walz, outdated laws were going to make it impossible for his state to reach its goal of 100% renewable energy unless things were changed. So he worked with legislators earlier this year to do just that, and developers and utilities now say they are expecting a significantly quicker process.
Walz’s exit from Minnesota National Guard left openings for critics to pounce on his military record
It’s far from clear whether Republicans can turn Walz’s military record into a liability. His decades of service stand in contrast with former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee who received a series of deferments to avoid serving in Vietnam.
Dangerously hot and humid Sunday. Severe weather expected for Monday
Incredibly hot and humid conditions Sunday through Monday. Highs in the low 90s coupled with dew points in the 70s means heat indices topping 100 degrees. A cold front moves through on Monday, sparking some strong to severe storms.
On the night Lynx retire Maya Moore Irons' jersey, Minnesota clinches playoff berth
Maya Moore Irons already had several banners hung up in Target Center — banners from four WNBA championships she led the Minnesota Lynx to in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017. Saturday night, the Lynx added one more to those rafters — 23 — her jersey number.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire, raising fears of a regional war
Israel's military said the strikes in southern Lebanon were preemptive. Soon after, Hezbollah said it had launched rockets and drones to avenge the killing of one of its top commanders last month.
Hone strengthens to a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Hawaii
Hone had top winds of 75 mph, according to an 11 p.m. advisory by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu. A tropical storm warning remained in effect for the Big Island as Hone moved west.