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He finished high school at 8. Now, a Minnesota boy reaches a new milestone.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Editor’s note: This story originally aired on May 5, 2019. Since then, Elliott Tanner received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota at age 13. Last month, at 15, Elliott graduated from the U of M with his master’s degree in physics.
Strong winds and 70s on Monday, more rain on the way this week
MINNEAPOLIS — Monday will be warm and windy, and more rain is on the way this week.Highs in the Twin Cities will be around 75 degrees and wind gusts will reach up to 45 mph. Western Minnesota will be under a wind advisory from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Storms will develop out west later in the day and pass through the metro Tuesday morning. More showers and storms are possible in the afternoon as well. The threat of severe weather will mostly be concentrated south of the Twin Cities, but there is a chance of stronger storms in the metro, too. Highs will top out in the lower 70s.Wednesday will be fairly dry, then Thursday will bring more rain and cooler temperatures.The weekend forecast is looking pleasant so far, with sunshine and highs in the upper 60s on tap.
Discover Burnsville's Top Walking Trails for a Perfect Spring Outdoors Experience
Source: Facebook/City of Burnsville, Minnesota - Municipal Government. Spring has sprung and if you're itching to hit the pavement and soak up nature in its prime, the City of Burnsville has some prime real estate for your walking shoes. For those wanting to take a stroll surrounded by the splendor of the season, look no further than the local authorities' top picks, bound to offer fresh air enthusiasts and leisurely strollers alike a perfect retreat.
100-year-old Bloomington veteran who was held captive in a POW camp on D-Day to visit Normandy
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — June 6 will be the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Some Americans who took part in the liberation of Europe will be going back to Normandy for the last time. But a 100-year-old Bloomington veteran is making his first trip there. Five days a week, Les Schrenk can be found doing water aerobics at his senior living facility. He goes hard for 45 minutes, exercising his arms, legs and mind. "If I don't do it, I miss it," said Schrenk. "I still feel young. I don't have any aches or pains or anything like that so I'm very, very...
What does it take to be a courtroom sketch artist?
BURNSVILLE, Minn. — Cameras are appearing more frequently in courtrooms, but an age-old way to capture the moment is still finding its way into the spotlight.Sketch artists are helping the public catch a glimpse inside Donald Trump's trial in New York.WCCO wanted to know: What does it take to be a courtroom sketch artist? And how is the profession changing? Good Question. Colorful, cartoonish creativity is the hallmark of Cedric Hohnstadt's illustration career, whether it's drawing for a toy company like Hasbro, a children's publisher, or even Disney."It's lots of freedom to be silly and create stuff that hopefully brings joy to...
Coborn’s Flower Shoppe’s Mother’s Day initiative brightens spirits in local nursing homes
In correlation with Mother’s Day, Coborn’s Flower Shoppe in Hastings has launched its annual initiative to spread joy to local nursing homes. For the past three years, Coborn’s flower manager Tamara (Tammy) Jacobs has orchestrated a special event where customers can purchase balloons for $4.99 each, with the option this year to include four carnations for the same price. These purchases are then delivered to residents of nursing homes in the Hastings area.
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