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State officials get aerial look at Minnesota flooding
“As the Governor has mentioned, and Senator Klobuchar, I really think that this is going to meet the needs for federal declaration,” Bob Jacobson said.
ST PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar, along with the heads of several state agencies, got an aerial view of flooding damage in south central Minnesota Tuesday.
“At this time, pretty extensive damage, pretty widespread,” Walz said, speaking after returning from the helicopter flight.
Much of that damage is in towns like Waterville, and at sites like the Rapidan Dam.
“Looking at that dam and seeing the severe damage there, as well as washed-out roads in Minnesota, I believe we could well be into our 10.5 million,” Klobuchar said. “That is the level at which federal aid would take in for public infrastructure.”
While there has been no federal disaster declaration as of yet, there is confidence that will happen, according to Bob Jacobson, Commissioner of Public Safety for Minnesota.
“As the Governor has mentioned, and Senator Klobuchar, I really think that this is going to meet the needs for federal declaration,” Jacobson said.
“We’re also starting to do initial damage assessments in northern Minnesota, today it was a focus in southern Minnesota,” Jacobson continued. “We have not forgotten about those who are in northern Minnesota suffering right now.”
For those who are displaced, there is a shelter opening in Faribault, in partnership with the National Guard and Red Cross.
“We would partner with other agencies to try to get those people moved into other, more permanent shelters, as soon as feasible,” Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke said.
There’s also the possibility of a special session to address damage and recovery.
“That is the absolute definition of what a special session should be used for, an emergency situation,” Walz said. “So I certainly leave it open to that, that if we need to do it, we’ll do it.”
As for the many damaged roads and bridges, those will need to be inspected before they can be reopened, something that will happen once the water recedes.
ST PAUL, Minn. — Investigators are trying to find out what led up to a 14-year-old boy being shot in St. Paul on Saturday.
Authorities told KARE 11 officers were called to the 1900 block of Wilson Avenue just before 12:30 p.m. There they found the teen with a gunshot wound.
The teen was taken to Regions Hospital with injuries officials described as “non-life-threatening.”
No one has been arrested yet, police said, and the investigation is ongoing.
Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy consisting of a handle (ken), a pair of cups (sarado), and a ball (tama) that are all connected by a string.
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Hundreds of people from around the world are in Minnesota this weekend to compete in North America’s largest kendama tournament.
Kendama is a traditional Japanese skill toy consisting of a handle (ken), a pair of cups (sarado), and a ball (tama) that are all connected by a string.
The North American Kendama Open (NAKO) is Nov. 15 -17 at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel in Plymouth. It’s become popular in part due to a Minneapolis-based company, Sweets Kendamas, and the company’s owner, Matt “Sweets” Jorgenson.
Sweets Kendamas hosts the nation’s largest kendama competitions and sells the toys at Target stores nationwide.
In partnership with the nonprofit Mindfulness Through Play, it also operates 12 kendama clubs at afterschool programs across the Twin Cities.
Besides the competition, NAKO will feature music, merchandise, workshops, video premiers and an award show.
Tickets are $60 for the weekend or $25/day.
Taste the flavors of fall at this popular Minneapolis-St. Paul restaurant.
ST PAUL, Minn. — Celebrate the change in the seasons with a delicious meal off the new menu at The Buttered Tin.
James Beard-recognized chef Alicia Hinze offers breakfast, lunch and sweet treats at locations in St. Paul and Northeast Minneapolis. The new fall menu centers around local harvest and has vegetarian, plant-based and gluten friendly options.
Some of the new items are the Hot Honey Apple French Toast, Big Ol’ Bennie, TBT Hash with salmon filet, Portobello Melt and Jerk Shrimp Tacos.
The St. Paul restaurant is open Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Northeast Minneapolis location is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m..
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