Stories from February 11, 2023

February 11, 2023 5:33 PM

Areas of fog Sat. night/early Sunday; Mild temps linger several more days

Above-normal temps will be with us a few more days. Rain is on the way for Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night, then some areas will see snow. We have the details.

by Ron Trenda

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February 11, 2023 4:48 PM

The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada's Yukon territory

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered the take-down after the object violated Canada's airspace.

by James Doubek

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February 11, 2023 3:56 PM

Minnesota Buddhist temple opens up sacred dance troupe

This winter, the Buddhist temple of Watt Munisotaram is trying something new to draw in younger faithful – an open enrollment call for its sacred dance troupe.

by The Associated Press

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February 11, 2023 2:04 PM

Northern Syria, already ravaged by war, is desperate for aid after the earthquake

In northern Syria, people already displaced by civil war are now suffering from the effects of this week's earthquake. But aid has been unable to reach them.

by Ruth Sherlock

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February 11, 2023 11:58 AM

The Pence subpoena could set up a showdown over executive privilege

Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly invoked executive privilege as attempts to block testimony about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

by Becky Sullivan

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February 11, 2023 10:29 AM

Above-normal temps into early next week; rain Tuesday, then rain-snow mix

This weekend will feature temperatures that are more typical of March than February. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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February 11, 2023 10:10 AM

Earthquake relief efforts in Minnesota gain momentum

The Turkish American Association of Minnesota (TAAM) hosted a donation drive at Med Box Grill in Chanhassen Friday evening. Volunteers collected items such as diapers, pajamas and baby formula.

by Kerem Yücel

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February 11, 2023 9:41 AM

Survivors still being found as quake death toll tops 25,000

Rescue teams using thermal cameras to locate signs of life are continuing to pull survivors out of mounds of rubble, five days after a major earthquake struck a sprawling border region of Turkey and Syria.

by The Associated Press

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February 11, 2023 8:49 AM

Morant has near triple-double as Grizzlies top Timberwolves

With Thursday's trade deadline still working itself out, the Timberwolves pieces were available to play. Mike Conley, acquired by Minnesota from Utah at the trade deadline, started at point guard and had nine points.

by The Associated Press

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February 11, 2023 8:16 AM

Republicans say they won't cut Social Security. So why does it keep coming up?

Republicans committed publicly at the State of the Union not to cut Social Security or Medicare. But it remains the party's third rail amid talks over the debt ceiling.

by Domenico Montanaro

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February 11, 2023 8:11 AM

A March-like Saturday; many areas reach the 40s

Our Saturday will be bright, with unusually warm temps. We have your forecast details plus a look at Minnesota snow cover.

by Ron Trenda

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February 10, 2023 6:48 PM

Man convicted over a decade later in 2010 killing of his wife

Nicholas Firkus was on trial for killing 25-year-old Heidi Firkus on April 25, 2010.

by MPR News Staff

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February 10, 2023 6:21 PM

The Cube Critics on 'The Traitors' and 'Cunk on Earth.'

The Cube Critics review the reality show "The Traitors" and the mockumentary "Cunk on Earth."

by Aron Woldeslassie and Samantha Matsumoto

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February 10, 2023 6:10 PM

'Lizzo! Blizzard! Blizzo!' These 6th graders nailed the Name a Snowplow contest

A sixth grade class from Osseo Middle School led the fight for “Blizzo,” a winner of the MnDOT name a Snowplow contest named after the music artist who lived in Minnesota, Lizzo. The class has one hope: that Lizzo herself recognizes their hard work.

by Sam Stroozas

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February 10, 2023 6:08 PM

Fairview and Sanford say they'll take two more months to finish merger

The two health systems proposing to combine say they will take more time after the University of Minnesota and state officials have pushed back on a previous target deadline of the end of March to finish the deal.

by Michelle Wiley