Tina Schlieske joined us for a live music performance at the Minnesota State Fair, showcasing her signature style. Enjoy this musical clip! 🎶

Politics takes center stage at the Minnesota State Fair! Democrats rally behind the Tim Walz-Harris ticket while Republicans plan their next moves. Mary Lahammer reports with insights from Amy Klobuchar and Danny Nadeau on the dynamic scene.

Craving a taste of everything at the Minnesota State Fair? 🍩🌭 Mark DePaolis has a plan to savor every bite—one dollar at a time!

How are recent campaign events shaping the presidential election? Political Science Professors David Schultz, Hamline University, and Neil Kraus, UW-River Falls joined us to discuss the state of the race, candidate strategies, and the importance of swing states.

The Minnesota State Fair has a long history of politics and it has again taken center stage as Gov. Tim Walz took time off the campaign trail to attend. to.pbs.org/3AXcTWE

As the presidential election heats up, so do the races here in Minnesota. Our political analysts Javier Morillo 🇵🇷 🏳️‍🌈 🌴 🥥, A B O U • A M A R A, Brian R. McDaniel and Jennifer DeJournett weighed in on the key issues and candidates. tpt.org/almanac/video/…

Last week, the Lowry Building in downtown St. Paul was put into receivership due to neglect by the current owners, Madison Equities. Frederick Melo, Reporter/Axolotl, Pioneer Press, shared an update including a recent conversation with Mayor Melvin Carter who helped clear out the building’s basement.

Former St. Paul Mayor George Latimer died recently; he was the longest-serving mayor in the city's history. William Lindeke, MinnPost, joined us to reflect on Latimer's lasting impact and contributions to the city.

"The job was really fascinating... I kept learning something about where I live." Retiring editor-in-chief of the MNHS Press (Minnesota Historical Society Press) Ann Regan, joined us to share her reflections, alongside author Roger Barr, who introduced his new book, "A Murder on The Hill."

To meet the state’s energy decarbonization goals, more solar projects are needed. But some fear the loss of valuable farmland. Tonight on Almanac I’ll look at two agrivoltaic projects that mix agriculture and solar on the same land.

Race to Watch in House district that includes North Oaks and Lino Lakes— so competitive it was once decided by just 100 votes. That’s coming up on Almanac Twin Cities PBS

Big news! Twin Cities PBS has earned 17 Upper Upper Midwest Emmys nominations, including "Almanac at the Capitol" for Politics/Government – Long Form, "'Gov Smokes Pot' - Almanac" for Interview/Discussion, and Mary Lahammer for Talent/Host. Stay tuned for results in November! tpt.org/post/twin-citi…

Looking for a fresh take on home decor? Forget mid-century modern—David Gillette suggests an "elementary school hallway" style.