Podcast Summary
Minnesota storms, heat wave: Last night, severe storms left over 100,000 homes and businesses in Minnesota and western Wisconsin without power. The heat wave also caused over 4,500 heat-related illnesses, injuries, and allergic reactions at the Minnesota State Fair.
Minnesota and western Wisconsin experienced severe storms last night resulting in power outages for over 100,000 homes and businesses. The intense heat on Monday kept medical teams at the Minnesota State Fair busy, treating around 4,500 patients for heat-related illnesses, cuts and scrapes, and allergic reactions. Despite the heat, move-in day at the University of Minnesota continued, with students and families taking extra breaks due to the excessive heat warning. The state fair medical team, led by Dr. Haley Tamina, prepares for the influx of patients all year long. Meanwhile, security protocols have been tightened at the Minnesota State Capitol and the governor's residence due to Tim Walz's nomination as the Democratic vice presidential candidate.
Security at Capitol, ATV accident, fallen officer: Governor Walls was at the Capitol for interviews with heightened security, a local woman died in an ATV accident, and the St. Paul Police Department honored a fallen officer.
There was significant security present at the Minnesota Capitol due to the governor's presence and heightened safety measures. Additionally, a local woman died in an ATV accident, and the St. Paul Police Department honored a fallen officer by renaming their Eastern District building after him. In other news, the Minnesota Twins lost to the Atlanta Braves but gained ground in the standings, and the weather forecast called for mostly cloudy skies with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms. Governor Walls was at the Capitol for judicial appointments interviews, and her family's home was under heightened safety measures due to her role as Kamala Harris' running mate. A 37-year-old woman died after her ATV crashed in Swan River Township, and she was not wearing a helmet. The St. Paul Police Department paid tribute to Officer Ron Ryan Jr., who was killed in the line of duty 30 years ago. The Twins lost to the Braves but managed to gain ground in the standings, and the weather forecast called for mostly cloudy skies with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms.