Stories from February 6, 2022

February 6, 2022 5:45 PM

Cool Monday, followed by a warmup on Tuesday

We’ll have a cool start to the week, then our temps will rebound nicely on Tuesday. We have your forecast details for the coming week, including snow chances.

by Ron Trenda

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February 6, 2022 2:54 PM

U.S. says Russia has amassed about 75% of the troops it would need to invade Ukraine

Officials warn that an attack could result in the deaths of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians, while millions of Ukrainian refugees would be left to flee, likely to nearby Poland.

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

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February 6, 2022 2:48 PM

Vasaloppet ski race celebrates its 50th year in Mora

The Vasaloppet USA cross country ski race in Mora, Minn., celebrates its 50th anniversary this coming weekend, despite the ongoing COVID pandemic and a trend of low-snow winters that a few years ago almost ended the longstanding tradition.

by Dan Kraker

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February 6, 2022 11:03 AM

In wake of shooting, GOP candidates signal interest in scrutinizing no-knock warrants

Amir Locke’s death spurred protest over the weekend and renewed interest in ending the practice of police acting on warrants without knocking first.

by Catharine Richert

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February 6, 2022 10:25 AM

Temps retreat a bit this afternoon; cool Monday, then a shot at 40 Tuesday

Some spots will see a few flakes into Sunday afternoon. We have more on that, plus a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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February 6, 2022 10:23 AM

North Dakota governor tests positive for COVID-19

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from the governor’s office released on Saturday.

by The Associated Press and MPRNews Staff

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February 6, 2022 7:00 AM

Areas of light snow Sunday a.m., temps retreat this afternoon

Some periods of light snow and patchy freezing drizzle are possible Sunday morning. Many of us have already seen our Sunday high. We have the forecast details.

by Ron Trenda

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February 6, 2022 6:00 AM

The U.S. is considering a radical rethinking of the dollar for today's digital world

The Federal Reserve is considering whether to adopt a digital version of the dollar, one better suited to a world where we are already using Venmo and Apple Pay. Here's what to know.

by David Gura

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February 6, 2022 5:03 AM

No internet, bad food and dirty rooms: Olympic athletes struggle in COVID quarantine

Olympic organizers scrambled to address major complaints from athletes isolating in Beijing due to positive COVID-19 tests.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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February 5, 2022 8:26 PM

Delta asks DOJ to put unruly passengers on no-fly list

Any person convicted of a disruption on board a flight should be added to the national “no fly” list, Delta Air Lines has told the U.S. Department of Justice.

by The Associated Press

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February 5, 2022 6:04 PM

A cool Sunday, then temps rebound this coming week

Snow continues this Saturday evening in northeastern Minnesota, and parts of Minnesota could see some Sunday flakes. We have your Sunday forecast, plus a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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Stories from February 6, 2022

Cool Monday, followed by a warmup on Tuesday

U.S. says Russia has amassed about 75% of the troops it would need to invade Ukraine

Vasaloppet ski race celebrates its 50th year in Mora

In wake of shooting, GOP candidates signal interest in scrutinizing no-knock warrants

Temps retreat a bit this afternoon; cool Monday, then a shot at 40 Tuesday

North Dakota governor tests positive for COVID-19

Areas of light snow Sunday a.m., temps retreat this afternoon

The U.S. is considering a radical rethinking of the dollar for today's digital world

No internet, bad food and dirty rooms: Olympic athletes struggle in COVID quarantine

Delta asks DOJ to put unruly passengers on no-fly list

A cool Sunday, then temps rebound this coming week

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