Stories from February 27, 2022

Minnesota native in Kyiv views Russian invasion firsthand
Joe Whitcomb, a psychotherapist who helps develop treatment methods for trauma victims, said it’s been a tense and frightening experience hearing gunfire and air raid sirens from his apartment.
With mask mandates expiring, businesses bet on their own policies
Mask mandates are going away around the country, so shops and restaurants are developing their own policies based on personal choice and risk tolerance.
A mild Sunday; snow chances northern Minnesota Monday
We’ll enjoy comfortable temps the next few days, and parts of Minnesota will see some snow at times. We have the updated forecast.
Putin puts Russia's nuclear forces on alert, cites sanctions
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian nuclear forces on high alert amid tensions with the West over his invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the two sides have agreed to talks along the border with Belarus.
Mild temps and light winds this Sunday; snow favors northern Minn. Monday
We’ll have enjoyable weather this Sunday, and Monday will be the warmest day of the coming week. We have the forecast details, including snow potential in northern Minnesota on Monday.