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Stories from February 28, 2020

Outlook: Warmest March in 8 years ahead?

Outlook: Warmest March in 8 years ahead?

Latest outlooks suggest a very mild March for Minnesota.
by Paul Huttner

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Another case of coronavirus confirmed in Northern California

Another case of coronavirus confirmed in Northern California

Residents in Northern California are at the epicenter of what officials are calling a turning point in the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. Investigators are rushing to retrace the steps of a patient they believe to be the first known person in the U.S. to be infected without traveling internationally or being in close contact with anyone who had it.
by The Associated Press

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U.S., Taliban set peace signing for America's longest war

U.S., Taliban set peace signing for America's longest war

America's longest war may finally be nearing an end. More than 18 years after the Afghanistan conflict began in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the United States and the Islamists it toppled from power in Afghanistan are poised to sign a peace deal on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus prompts U of M, St. Thomas to suspend some study-abroad programs

Coronavirus prompts U of M, St. Thomas to suspend some study-abroad programs

Amid growing concerns about COVID-19, the University of St. Thomas announced it is canceling the remainder of two programs in Rome. And the University of Minnesota said it is suspending student travel and study-abroad programs in South Korea.
by Andrew Krueger

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Klobuchar, Sanders sprint to finish in Minnesota

Klobuchar, Sanders sprint to finish in Minnesota

Sen. Amy Klobuchar and national front-runner Sen. Bernie Sanders are both campaigning in Minnesota in the final days before Tuesday’s presidential primary, as the state assumes an outsized importance among the 14 Super Tuesday primaries.
by Brian Bakst and David H. Montgomery

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Judge acquits Amtrak officer in fatal Chicago shooting

A judge on Friday acquitted an Amtrak police officer of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Minnesota man at a major train station in Chicago.
by The Associated Press

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Live coverage: 2020 South Carolina presidential primary election

Live coverage: 2020 South Carolina presidential primary election

The Democratic presidential primary candidates are competing in South Carolina on Saturday, hoping to win over voters in the fourth contest of 2020. Follow our live coverage of the primary, including results and analysis.
by NPR Staff

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Major thaw arrives Saturday; snow cover gone in a week?

A major pattern change brings milder temperatures. Snow cover in southern Minnesota should disappear in many areas in the next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Dakota County deputy kills suspect in Lakeville confrontation

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy shot and killed a 36-year-old man who opened fire on officers Friday morning as they came to serve an order for protection. No officers were injured. The shooting is under investigation.
by MPR News Staff

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Judge allows some Northern Metal operations to resume; city to reinspect Minneapolis site

Judge allows some Northern Metal operations to resume; city to reinspect Minneapolis site

City officials are set to reinspect the Northern Metal Recycling facility in north Minneapolis on Monday, in the wake of a judge’s order on Friday allowing the company to resume accepting scrap metal.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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House Dems say they're looking into political influence at Justice Department

House Dems say they're looking into political influence at Justice Department

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., has asked for access to witnesses and documents as part of what he calls a look into whether the White House has been interfering with justice.
by Ryan Lucas

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Politics Friday: Super Tuesday is almost here

Politics Friday: Super Tuesday is almost here

We’re four days away from Super Tuesday and it’s Minnesota’s chance to vote in the state’s first presidential primary since 1992. On this edition of Politics Friday, we’ll discuss election security and politics ahead of next week’s vote.
by Mike Mulcahy and Karen Zamora

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Weekend forecast: 40s in some areas, breezy by Sunday afternoon

Are you ready for the weekend? The weather will cooperate with most outdoor plans this weekend and most of us won’t see any flakes at all. Temperatures will be mild for late February. We have your weekend forecast details, plus the updated Minnesota snow depth map.
by Ron Trenda

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Stocks in free fall again, as the coronavirus tightens grip

Stocks in free fall again, as the coronavirus tightens grip

All of the major indexes are now in what the markets call a correction, and stocks also were down in Asia and Europe.
by Jim Zarroli

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Wrapping up the month in Minnesota weather

According to climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, most climate stations in Minnesota are reporting an average monthly temperature within one degree of the historic average for February.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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A major thaw begins this weekend

After a chilly start for much of Minnesota Friday morning, the entire state is in for a big warm-up this weekend and beyond.

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Parts of Minnesota are starting Friday bitterly cold

Friday is starting off with a wide temperature contrast and will finish with the entire state seeing slightly milder weather than the past couple afternoons.
by Nicole Mitchell

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MPR News Update

February 28. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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Grandfather, Navy vet among 5 victims of Wisconsin shooting

Grandfather, Navy vet among 5 victims of Wisconsin shooting

Molson Coors chief executive officer Gavin Hattersley says employees are grieving for the five who were lost, saying they were part of the fabric of the company and they will be missed. The motive for the shooting is still unknown.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Just for kids: A comic exploring the new coronavirus

Just for kids: A comic exploring the new coronavirus

You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers.
by Malaka Gharib

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How a coronavirus blood test could solve some medical mysteries

How a coronavirus blood test could solve some medical mysteries

Researchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who've previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.
by Richard Harris

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MN task force on violence against Native American women seeks personal stories

MN task force on violence against Native American women seeks personal stories

Members of the state’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Task Force know it’s a big deal to ask women to share difficult and tragic stories with a room full of strangers. But they hope the effort will help them recommend ways to reduce the violence.
by Nina Moini

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Oscar-winning documentarian celebrates 50 years of films about working people

Oscar-winning documentarian celebrates 50 years of films about working people

Julia Reichert’s Oscar this month for “American Factory” is just the latest in a series of films she has made since the early 1970s about the lives of ordinary people. She will appear at two events at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis this weekend.
by Euan Kerr

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Navigating black manhood with mentorship, self-discovery and ‘sankofa’

Navigating black manhood with mentorship, self-discovery and ‘sankofa’

For Black History Month, MPR News is featuring two coaching programs that bring together older black men with the younger generation. Both try to demonstrate the essence of a West African tradition of learning from the past.
by Tarkor Zehn

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New coronavirus case escalates U.S. response

New coronavirus case escalates U.S. response

California officials are trying to locate everyone who was in contact with a woman thought to be the first known coronavirus case in the U.S. of unknown origin.
by The Associated Press

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