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Stories from February 19, 2024

Putin's regime is 'running out of fuel,' a Russian opposition activist tells NPR

Putin's regime is 'running out of fuel,' a Russian opposition activist tells NPR

If the Russian president continues to burn through his reserves of oil and gas money, ordinary people will become a threat to his power, according to one outspoken activist.
by Mary Louise Kelly, Mallory Yu and Sarah Handel

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Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officers

Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officers

Details are still emerging following a Sunday morning standoff and shooting in Burnsville that killed two police officers, one first responder, and the suspected shooter. The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) is one group providing support to the families of the officers who died Sunday.
by Tom Crann

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Mild week of melting snow

Mild week of melting snow

Mild temperatures and dry skies for this week.
by Bill Endersen

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Burnsville mourns fallen first responders; state lawmakers pause bill

City leaders and residents of Burnsville say they are hurting and heartbroken, after Sunday’s shooting that claimed the lives of two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic. And state lawmakers are pausing consideration of a bill addressing restraints school resource officers can use on students.
by MPR News Staff

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In historians' Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call

In historians' Presidents Day survey, Biden vs. Trump is not a close call

A survey of historians and presidential experts ranks President Biden in 14th place all-time, just ahead of Woodrow Wilson and Ronald Reagan. Former President Donald Trump came in last.
by Bill Chappell

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Fourth responder shot in Burnsville released from hospital

Fourth responder shot in Burnsville released from hospital

Burnsville police Sgt. Adam Medlicott has survived a shooting that took the lives of three fellow emergency responders; paramedic Adam Finseth and fellow police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand.
by MPR News Staff

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Cougar attacks five mountain bikers on a trail in Washington state

Cougar attacks five mountain bikers on a trail in Washington state

Cougars are solitary animals rarely seen in the wild, but on Saturday, five people were attacked by one on a trail in Washington. No one died, but at least one of the cyclists was hospitalized.
by Diba Mohtasham

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Wisconsin’s Democratic governor signs his new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor signs his new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them

Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines.
by The Associated Press

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‘We will always remember them’: Memorial group supports families of first responders killed in Burnsville

‘We will always remember them’: Memorial group supports families of first responders killed in Burnsville

After three Burnsville first responders were killed in the line of duty on Sunday, the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association is helping their families find a way forward.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south

Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south

DFL lawmakers are calling to make Minnesota a sanctuary state for immigrants, but support is lacking from both sides of the aisle. Hear from DFL State Senator Grant Hauschild on why he’s not supporting the bill.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Very quiet, dry and mild week

Very quiet, dry and mild week

Temperatures are trending back up for the first half of this week. We’ll also have little if any moisture all week long. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns scores 50 points in All-Star Game in 28 minutes

Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns scores 50 points in All-Star Game in 28 minutes

The Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 211-186 on Sunday night, with the winners putting up the most points in the game’s 73-year history. The previous mark: 196 by the West in 2016.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds gather for vigil after 2 police officers, paramedic killed in Burnsville

Hundreds gather for vigil after 2 police officers, paramedic killed in Burnsville

Flags are flying at half staff across Minnesota on Monday as the investigation continues into Sunday’s shooting in Burnsville that left two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic dead. Hundreds of people gathered Sunday evening for a vigil outside Burnsville City Hall.
by MPR News Staff

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Hundreds gather at Burnsville vigil for first responders who were fatally shot while responding to call

Hundreds of people gathered in Burnsville last night for a vigil, after two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were fatally shot earlier in the day while responding to a call. The investigation into the shooting continues.
by Phil Picardi

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Minnesota’s school resource officer debate could come to a head this week

Minnesota’s school resource officer debate could come to a head this week

Over the weekend, state lawmakers had behind-the-scenes talks on modifications to a law that bars school staff and officers from restraining students in ways that could affect breathing.
by Dana Ferguson

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Stop the Bleed training aims to create citizen first responders

Stop the Bleed training aims to create citizen first responders

Bleeding is the leading cause of death in traumatic injuries. Minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Minnesota emergency responders are on a mission to save lives by training a wide range of people to respond to traumatic injuries.
by Dan Gunderson

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'Oppenheimer' wins 7 prizes, including best picture, at British Academy Film Awards

Atom bomb epic ‘Oppenheimer’ won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.
by The Associated Press

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