WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- George Washington University issued the following news: The Democratic National Convention kicks off today in Chicago, featuring highly anticipated appearances from the newly presumed Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. While the nominees have already been confirmed through an early roll-call vote, the convention will focus on rallying support for the Harris-Walz ticket and setting the stage f  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued the following news on Aug. 19, 2024: * * * Spinning tornado of plastic bags highlights problems with plastic pollution * * * The fairgrounds are quiet in the leadup to the Minnesota State Fair. Birds sing, the seats have yet to be installed on the chair lift ride, and the hubbub of activity setting up root beer and fried pickle stands has barely begun. In the Eco Experience building, however, there's a whirlwind --  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 20 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Northern States Power Co. dba Xcel Energy: * * * INTRODUCTION DECISION ITEMS 1. Details 2024-127 ** E002/M-23-466 Northern States Power Co. d/b/a Xcel Energy In the Matter of Xcel Energy's 2023 Hosting Capacity Report Under Minn. Stat. Sec.216B.2425, Subd. 8. Should the Commission accept or take some other action on Xcel Energy's 2023 Hosting Capacity Analysis Report? (PUC: Duran)   more