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Stories from February 5, 2023

The search for life on Mars goes through Duluth

The search for life on Mars goes through Duluth

Since Mars’ surface is especially iron-rich, a researcher looked for comparable iron-rich rocks on Earth to see how much hydrogen they produced. Rocks like this are rare on Earth, but they can be found in Duluth.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Ramsey County must reduce jail capacity, state orders

The move came after a state investigation into complaints from Ramsey County Public Health officials that inmates in need of emergency medical care were not getting it.
by Mark Zdechlik

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50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio

50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in Ohio

A train derailment and resulting large fire have prompted an evacuation order in an Ohio village near the Pennsylvania state line. Norfolk Southern says about 50 cars derailed Friday night in East Palestine from a train carrying a variety of freight from Madison, Ill. to Conway, Penn.
by The Associated Press

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Bruins rolling, rest of NHL making final push for playoffs

Bruins rolling, rest of NHL making final push for playoffs

The Boston Bruins are atop the NHL standings and running away with the Atlantic Division going into the second half of the season. But the playoff races are hot in the Metropolitan, Central and Pacific with roughly 30 games left to go down the stretch.
by The Associated Press

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Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup

Bamba, Rivers, Suggs all suspended after Magic-Wolves dustup

The NBA has suspended Orlando’s Mo Bamba for four games and Minnesota’s Austin Rivers for three games for their roles in an on-court altercation on Friday night.
by The Associated Press

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Pleasant Sunday; Mix of rain and snow in some areas Monday afternoon/evening

Pleasant Sunday; Mix of rain and snow in some areas Monday afternoon/evening

After a pleasant Sunday, changes are on tap for Monday. We have details about the potential for rain and snow Monday afternoon and evening, and we’ll take a look at the mild temperatures that will linger for several days.
by Ron Trenda

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Mild Sunday temps; passing morning flurry possible

Sunday afternoon highs will be a few degrees above average. It’ll be a dry day in most areas; some spots could see a passing snow flurry this morning.
by Ron Trenda

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Meet the people safeguarding the sacred forests and lagoons of West Africa

Meet the people safeguarding the sacred forests and lagoons of West Africa

In parts of West Africa, communities have designated biodiversity hotspots sacred and measure their value by the peace of mind they provide, rather than in dollars and cents.
by Ricci Shryock

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An unusually high number of whales are washing up on U.S. beaches

An unusually high number of whales are washing up on U.S. beaches

The unexpected deaths are hitting humpbacks and North Atlantic right whales on the East Coast and gray whales on the West Coast — populations that were already under watch.
by Bill Chappell

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What Biden needs to do in this year's State of the Union speech

What Biden needs to do in this year's State of the Union speech

On Tuesday, Biden will deliver his State of the Union speech to a divided Congress — and a big audience at home. It's seen as an unofficial kick-off to his expected re-election campaign.
by Asma Khalid

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Eggs prices drop, but the threat from avian flu isn't over yet

Eggs prices drop, but the threat from avian flu isn't over yet

After months of eye-popping prices, egg lovers are finally seeing some relief. Wholesale prices in the Midwest fell by 58 cents at the end of January, but the days of a $1.50 a dozen may not return.
by Allison Aubrey

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Santos took office one month ago and his New York district says he's got to go

Santos took office one month ago and his New York district says he's got to go

Congressman George Santos' constituents are furious and don't think he's doing the work to represent them. A recent poll finds most GOP voters want the scandal plagued Republican to resign.
by Brian Mann

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It's nothing personal: On Wall Street, layoffs are a way of life

It's nothing personal: On Wall Street, layoffs are a way of life

Big companies such as Amazon and Google have recently announced layoffs. In Wall Street, getting cut is always acknowledged as an ever-lurking prospect — but it still stings when it happen.
by David Gura

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