Stories from February 26, 2022

Lighter winds on Sunday; mild temps will linger several days
These mild temps will stay with us well into next week. We take a look at temperature trends over the next few days and the potential for snow in some areas. Also, we chart the typical spring warmup.
Red Lake tribal leaders oppose changes to bear hunting in Northwest Angle
The DNR is exploring changes to how bear hunting is managed in the Angle, citing local conditions and resident complaints. The Red Lake Band of Chippewa is concerned about trespassing and engagement if the proposal moves forward.
A bright and breezy Saturday; mild weekend temps
Our weekend temps will be fairly typical for late February. Saturday will be a bit breezy, then winds back off a bit on Sunday. We have your forecast details for the week ahead, plus a look at March snowfall over the past few years.
U.S., E.U. ramp up financial sanctions against Russia; Zelenskyy urges Ukrainians to stand firm
The U.S., Canada and the European Union all moved to cut certain Russian banks off from the international financing system, as Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues. American and German officials also approved more military aid to Ukrainian forces.
Ask a Bookseller: 'Civilizations' imagines a Europe colonized by Incas and Aztecs
Sarah Brown of Zenith Bookstore in Duluth has a revisionist history to recommend. "Civilizations: a Novel," by Laurent Binet, asks: What if colonizers had traveled to Europe rather than the other way around?
A bright and warmer Saturday, breezy by afternoon
Temperatures will rebound nicely by Saturday afternoon, with many areas seeing highs in the 30s. It’ll be breezy.