Stories from April 1, 2023

Roshak, Ashland women beat Minnesota Duluth, win D-II title
Ashland took a 40-22 lead into the intermission and the Bulldogs trailed by double figures until the closing minutes. Brooke Olson hit a 3-pointer that trimmed their deficit to 68-61 with 1:35 remaining but Minnesota Duluth got no closer
NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement
The deal will begin this summer and will last at least through the 2028-29 season. Either side can opt out then; otherwise, the new deal will last through 2029-30.
Death toll rises to 26 after tornadoes sweep across the South and the Midwest
The powerful storm system spread destruction in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Alabama and Mississippi. In Illinois, one person died and 28 were hurt after a theater roof caved in during a concert.
Updated snow totals, plus a look at our next chance of snow
We’re cleaning up Saturday from our latest snowstorm. At least we’ll have some sunshine. We have updated storm totals plus a look at our next chance of snow.
6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box
Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the U.S. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?
Blizzard knocks out power to tens of thousands across Minnesota
An April Fools’ Day blizzard knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses across central and southern Minnesota early Saturday, and made for treacherous travel conditions across the region.
Blizzard warning Friday night into early Saturday; heavy snow, strong winds
Rain and thunder early Friday evening shifts to heavy snow and strong winds for many areas later Friday evening and overnight. One model shows double-digit snow totals by Saturday morning in the southeast part of the Twin Cities metro area and in parts of west-central Wisconsin.