Torey Van Oot
@toreyvanoot
Twin Cities + politics reporter @axios. Most often OH: "Can I ask an off topic?" say hi + send tips [email protected] @chasedavis got the final rose
It's been a long week. Here's a dog experiencing pure joy on the beach
BREAKING: Verdict in Sen. Nicole Mitchell trial. Right now @FOX9
SEN. NICOLE MITCHELL TRIAL: Burglary case against DFL Woodbury lawmaker is wrapping up this AM. Closing arguments to begin shortly & then we will be on #VerdictWatch. Gavel-to-gavel coverage on our @FOX9 digital platforms right now: youtube.com/live/2O_CSVydF…
Power is out for about 10,000 Xcel Energy customers in Minnesota this morning, amid the heavy rain. The outages are mainly in Hennepin County.
NEW: A Minnesota economic development team convened a meeting in March about a potentially colossal data center on farmland near Rochester, Minn. One tech company was invited: Google. startribune.com/state-invited-…
For the first time, @StarTribune and @StribSports are creating a new beat that's solely dedicated to women's sports in Minnesota — and there's no better state to do so. Do you want to be a part of creating a brand new beat? Apply and come join us. linkedin.com/jobs/view/4268…
🚨 WHOA: The long-beleaguered Cub Foods in St. Paul's Midway is closing to the public on Aug. 2, according to a @mndeed layoff notice. The move affects 96 employees — including 84 @ufcw1189 union members
GOP state Sen. Eric Pratt jumps in #MN02 this morning. Open seat expected to be MN's most competitive congressional race next year.
Walz told reporters today he expects to spend the next few weeks reviewing/interviewing Regents applicants, with goal of naming them by the start the academic year in August or post Labor Day. Background: axios.com/local/twin-cit…
ARE YOU TELLING ME I CAN SEE BOTH INDIGO GIRLS AND JA RULE AT THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR THIS YEAR?!?! MAKES THE WINTERS WORTH IT!
Worst air quality in the world right is now likely across NW Minnesota. AQI of 320-389 is downright hazardous between Bemidji and Moorhead. Yuk. #mnwx
In addition to letting go 13% of its staff, or 43 people, the Science Museum of Minnesota is ending its 42 popular summer day camps. twincities.com/2025/07/11/sci…
#localangle:
NEWS — The unofficial campaign circuit is heating up this summer for Democrats who are considering 2028 presidential bids. - Amy Klobuchar to NH - Chris Murphy to Ohio - Ruben Gallego to Iowa - Cory Booker planning to hit battleground states More on the way-too-early 2028…
NEW: Obama is joining DNC chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar fundraiser in New Jersey tonight It’s Obama’s first fundraiser since the party’s 2024 losses axios.com/2025/07/11/oba…
New: Iowa Dems plot a caucus comeback. Even if the DNC doesn’t put them first, some are arguing to hold the caucuses the same day as the GOP anyway. Pete and Walz have made the trip. Gallego and Rahm have trips scheduled. The Hawkeye State strikes back axios.com/2025/07/10/iow…
New: Minnesota taxpayers are on the hook for $430,000 in legal costs to outside lawyers who helped Gov. Tim Walz prepare for a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing where he sparred with Republicans over immigration. startribune.com/walz-congressi…
some of these are TRULY unhinged
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