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Biden promotes DEI-pushing Air Force officials on his way out the door

As his disastrous presidency comes to a close, Joe Biden promoted several Air Force officials who have touted neo-Marxist ideology throughout the service.

According to a Pentagon press release, the Democrat president nominated Col. Patric D. Coggin and Brig. Gen. Barbra S. Buls to the ranks of brigadier general and major general, respectively. Coggin currently serves as a commander in the Arkansas Air National Guard, while Buls serves as a commander in the Air National Guard Readiness Center and is stationed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

What’s next for Gov. Walz and how it affects other Minnesota Democrats

Now, the governor returns to Minnesota having not become vice president-elect, having lost his trifecta, having not been able to add to the Democrats’ margin of victory in Minnesota, and having lost his home county to Trump.

To put it mildly, the governor returns in a diminished state.

NFL fines player for MAGA hat — after paying Kaepernick millions over his kneeling stunt

The NFL only wants to give the appearance of allowing the players freedom of expression—while controlling which messages can be expressed and which can’t.

Trump picks RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 14 said he is “thrilled to announce” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a statement on social media.

Bois Forte memorial keeps the stories of veterans alive

There are many. Per capita, American Indians have the highest rate of representation in the U.S. military. Morrison and his wife, Arlene, began compiling and collecting as many veterans photos as they could.
Today, about 250 pictures are displayed on the Memorial Wall—it’s actually three walls—as well as other items and pictures.

Study: Government schools spent $3.2B tax dollars fighting against parents last year alone

Government school districts across America spent a staggering $3.2 billion of taxpayer money last year fighting against parents and school board members concerned about the indoctrination and sexualization of children, according to a new study that examined costs nationwide. Critics blasted education officials over the news.

Sweden warns parents: Quit plopping your baby in front of brain-rotting screens

Recently, Sweden released updated guidelines for screen use for children. According to Fortune, the guidelines state that children under the age of 2 should not have any time on screens. The new guidance from Sweden’s Public Health Agency suggests that children between the ages of 2 and 5 should have no more than an hour of screen time, including watching television, video chatting, and playing games on phones and tablets.

Have the political winds shifted in Minnesota?

THE POLITICS OF HATE. Have Minnesotans finally had their fill of hateful, divisive DFL extremism? Greater Minnesota goes red.

New ‘onX Fish Minnesota’ app offers anglers a comprehensive digital toolkit for lakes statewide

OnX Fish, as it’s called, has been free to anglers since it went live in April. The new fishing platform is modeled after onX Hunt, an industry leader in the digital mapping industry. Developers are still in the “feedback-gathering stage,” said Joel Nelson, senior regional vertical marketing manager for onX. A fishing pro and outdoors enthusiast from Cannon Falls, Minn. Nelson has a 25-year background in GIS (Geographic Information System) technology and joined onX in April.

BREAKING: Jack Smith asks judge to halt all deadlines in Trump’s case after election victory

Special counsel Jack Smith requested a pause Friday on all pending deadlines in his election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump.

Pollsters complain Trump is just too popular to accurately survey after underestimating him a third time

Most pollsters repeatedly predicted that the election would come down to a razor thin margin and did not anticipate such a huge win. This marks the third presidential election in a row in which pollsters have underestimated voter’s support for Trump.

Trump names Susan Wiles as White House Chief of Staff

Wiles, daughter of the late NFL broadcaster Pat Summerall and a veteran Florida political strategist, is one of Trump’s most enduring advisers. After playing a key role in securing Florida for Trump in 2020, she effectively acted as his chief of staff during his post-presidency and led his campaign throughout the entire 2024 race for the White House.

California Gov. Newsom calls special session after Trump victory

Newsom announced he is calling a special legislative election to pre-empt any federal legislation that could impact the deep blue state.

Not even close: How Trump confounded the pundits

It was supposed to be close. On the eve of election day, Donald Trump was up just 0.1 per cent in the RealClearPolitics polling average. FiveThirtyEight projected a tiny Trump advantage. PredictIt had Kamala Harris ahead. A celebrated pollster ran 80,000 simulations, and Harris won 50.015 per cent of them, versus 49.985 per cent for Trump.
And it made some sense to expect a close result. With the exception of Barack Obama’s victories, every US election since 2000 has been close. In two cases, 2000 and 2016, the winner didn’t win the popular vote, which before then hadn’t happened since 1888, when Benjamin Harrison beat Grover Cleveland.

Mark your calendars for Nov. 29

On Friday, November 29, we’re celebrating a different kind of Black Friday deal—Free Park Day in Minnesota’s state parks.

Visitors will enjoy free entrance to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas—no vehicle permit needed. Opt for outside with us and enjoy the crisp autumn air, stillness of our forests, wonders of our trails, and maybe even some snow?

Step away from the shopping frenzy and into the tranquility of nature. Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

St. Louis County encourages people to turn on a green light in support of veterans

With Veterans Day coming up, the St. Louis County Board and Veterans Service Office are encouraging residents and businesses to shine a green light as a show of support for people who serve or have served in our nation’s military. Whether it be a single green light bulb or a string of green lights, people are asked to display them November 4-11, the week leading up to Veterans Day.

First, Second, Fourth Amendments endangered by Harris-Walz

It isn’t just that Democrats want to regulate every part of our lives, but the real threat to the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments to the Bill of Rights are at risk from Harris. Those freedoms are endangered if she wins.

Biden-Harris admin adds nearly no jobs in last report before election

Data released Wednesday showed U.S. economic growth was weaker than expected at 2.8% in the third quarter of 2024.

Biden-Harris admin wasted nearly one billion on Covid misinformation

Now, a new, massive 113-page report from the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee has detailed the remarkable abuses from the Biden-Harris administration and the manner in which they communicated during Covid.

Frosty reception for Walz in hometown: ‘Don’t care for the man’

By Liz Collin, Alpha News – October 30, 2024 Alpha News paid a visit to Blue Earth County, Minn., this week to talk to voters in Mankato, the one-time home of Minnesota governor and vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz, who’s originally from Nebraska. For 10 years, Walz worked as a social studies teacher and football coach at Mankato West High School until he left to make his successful run for Congress. Still, he kept his home in Mankato during his time […]

Where were you during the Halloween Blizzard of 1991?

Photo from Dan Toel ~ Tower’s Main Street, Lake Vermilion Chamber of Commerce The 1991 Halloween blizzard was a powerful storm that caused a period of heavy snowfall and ice accumulation  from October 31 to November 4, 1991. The first 12 inches were wet and heavy—with thundersnow—the remainder turned dry and drifted with 50 mph winds and temperatures dropping from 55 degrees to 10 degrees. By the time the snowfall ended on November 4, the storm had dropped up 36.9 […]

Tim Walz gives taxpayer money to nonprofit that hands out ‘booty bumping’ kits to drug users

The taxpayer-funded nonprofit tells drug users: “It never hurts to have a boofing buddy!” By Chuck Ross, The Washington Free Beacon – October 28, 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, who has described his Republican opponents as “weird,” gave taxpayer funds as Minnesota governor to a nonprofit that provides “booty bumping” kits for drug users to ingest drugs through “the butthole.” On May 14, Walz announced $100 million in funding for 135 nonprofit organizations to provide “vital” services to […]

Three-person legislative race in northeastern Minnesota could determine who controls House

Republican Roger Skraba is running for reelection in what could once again be one of the closest legislative elections of the year. By Luke Sprinkel, Alpha News – October 23, 2024 In 2022, just 15 votes separated Republican Roger Skraba from DFL incumbent Rob Ecklund in what was the closest Minnesota House of Representatives race that year. Skraba, a carpenter, former mayor, and Army veteran, prevailed in that election and has represented House District 3A for the last two years. […]

Vast majority of Americans want strong proof of citizenship to vote: Gallup

A new Gallup poll shows increasing support for election integrity measures, with strong majorities favoring voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements. By Tom Ozimek, The Epoch Times – October 26, 2024 With less than two weeks until the 2024 presidential election, a new Gallup poll shows growing support for election integrity measures compared to prior election cycles, with the vast majority of U.S. adults in favor of requiring photo identification to cast a ballot and proof of citizenship when […]