Stories from February 11, 2024

Above-normal temps through Wednesday; snow drought update
Our stretch of above-normal temps will continue for a few days. We take a look at the week ahead and we have an update on our snow deficit.
A nor'easter is coming for the Northeast, from Pennsylvania to Maine
The storm is forecast to bring snow, rain and gusty winds across the northeast leading up to Valentine's Day. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some places.
Nick Gordon loses to Minnesota Twins in salary arbitration
Nick Gordon has lost his salary arbitration case against the Minnesota Twins and will get a raise from $735,400 to $900,000 rather than his request for $1.25 million. 
Wealth disparities by race grew during the pandemic, despite income gains, report shows
A strong performance in financial markets, particularly an outsize gain for the stock market in 2021, helped entrench existing trends of wealth inequality during the pandemic, new data released this week show.
A brighter Sunday; flake chances far northern Minnesota
Parts of Minnesota will have some sun today, and a few locations could see a few flakes. Temperatures will be well above normal.
Some say the Las Vegas Super Bowl is rigged. And not because of Taylor Swift
When Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was built, a worker said he buried a Chiefs Kingdom flag in the field. Kansas City has never lost a game there, sparking a controversial conspiracy theory.
Social isolation takes a toll on a rising number of South Korea's young adults
A growing number of South Korea's young adults are isolating themselves from society, raising questions about the state of youths in a country known for cutthroat competition and pressure to conform.
Israeli military operation in Rafah 'cannot proceed,' U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told NPR that under the current conditions, Israeli military operations in Rafah would "dramatically exacerbate the humanitarian emergency."