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Stories from February 25, 2023

Pilot killed in Duluth plane crash

St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said the aircraft was found partially submerged in the St. Louis River near Grassy Point.
by MPR News Staff

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Man dead after being shot by Duluth Police

Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa said the man, who was being arrested for felony threats of violence, charged at police with a knife.
by MPR News Staff

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BCA: Fugitive convicted of murder found dead in Minneapolis

A Cottonwood County jury convicted Ralph Leslie Apmann of murder in absentia on Feb. 14 after he didn’t show up for court proceedings.
by MPR News Staff

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Italy has kept its fascist monuments and buildings. The reasons are complex

Italy has kept its fascist monuments and buildings. The reasons are complex

Unlike Germany, which after World War II underwent a rigorous de-Nazification effort, pride, rather than shame, is the emotion many Italians feel for the symbols of the country's fascist past.
by Sylvia Poggioli

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Turkey's Antakya is in ruins after the quake, erasing cultural and religious heritage

Turkey's Antakya is in ruins after the quake, erasing cultural and religious heritage

The city of Antakya, known in antiquity as Antioch, was at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries. After the Feb. 6 earthquake, many of its centuries-old monuments and sites lie in ruins.
by Daniel Estrin, Claire Harbage, Samantha Balaban and Gamze Yilmazel

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LaMelo Ball helps Hornets beat Timberwolves 121-113

LaMelo Ball helps Hornets beat Timberwolves 121-113

The Hornets won their third straight overall and stopped a seven-game road skid, handing the Timberwolves yet another setback against an opponent buried in the standings.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling

Despite high inflation, Americans are spending like crazy – and it's kind of puzzling

Americans began the new year with a spending spree, but businesses are not sure how long it can last. There's a lot riding on the answer, since consumer spending is the backbone of the U.S. economy.
by Scott Horsley

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James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92

James Abourezk, 1st Arab American US senator, dies at 92

James Abourezk, a South Dakota Democrat who grew up on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, became the first Arab American U.S. senator and was known for his quick wit as he advocated for populist causes, died Friday. He was 92.
by The Associated Press

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Ask A Bookseller: 'Upgrade' blends sci-fi and thriller genres

Ask A Bookseller: 'Upgrade' blends sci-fi and thriller genres

Colby Faulkner says his store has "Upgrade" shelved in the Science Fiction section, but with its fast-paced plot, it could easily belong with the Thrillers.
by Emily Bright

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Light snow Friday night; weekend's warmer; Monday may be messy

Light snow Friday night; weekend's warmer; Monday may be messy

After some Friday evening flakes, much of the weekend will be dry. Monday could bring a mix of rain and snow. We have details on that, plus temperature trends and the updated spring flooding outlook.
by Ron Trenda

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