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Stories from February 27, 2024

Whiplash again: From frigid to near 70 by Sunday

Whiplash again: From frigid to near 70 by Sunday

A wild weather swing is in progress this week across Minnesota. From subzero wind chills to highs in the 70s in a few days.
by Paul Huttner

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Public memorial planned for Burnsville first responders

Organizers of Wednesday’s public memorial service for three Burnsville first responders killed in the line of duty say they’re expecting thousands of law enforcement, firefighting and paramedic personnel to attend.
by Emily Reese

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Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear

Congressional leaders hope to avoid a shutdown. But Ukraine aid is still unclear

After tense talks in the Oval Office, congressional leaders said they were hopeful they could reach a deal to avert a partial government shutdown on Friday. But they appeared divided on Ukraine aid.
by Tamara Keith and Eric McDaniel

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Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved

Cameo is being used for political propaganda — by tricking the stars involved

Lindsay Lohan and other celebrities were tricked into calling for the ouster of Moldova’s president. It’s the latest example of the Cameo app being used for an apparent political propaganda operation.
by Shannon Bond

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Why self-immolation has been used by political protesters for decades

Why self-immolation has been used by political protesters for decades

Aaron Bushnell’s death in Washington, D.C., is the latest example of an extreme form of protest that people have used to express their grievances and attract the attention of a global audience.
by Joe Hernandez

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Blizzard warning northwest; a shot of rush hour snow for Twin Cities

Blizzard warning northwest; a shot of rush hour snow for Twin Cities

Winter is back with a vengeance across Minnesota. Blizzard warnings are up for the Red River Valley. Winter storm warnings cover much of northern Minnesota. The Twin Cities and most of southern Minnesota will get a quick shot of snow through Tuesday evening.
by Paul Huttner

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St. Paul based podcast is 'Rewriting the Rules' of youth justice

St. Paul based podcast is 'Rewriting the Rules' of youth justice

St. Paul Youth Services originated in the 1970s with programs that were alternatives to juvenile detention. It has since expanded into youth leadership and engagement work. The third season of the organization’s podcast Rewriting the Rules launched in February.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Wintry wallop Tuesday into Wednesday, then back to record warmth

Wintry wallop Tuesday into Wednesday, then back to record warmth

Weather whiplash to an extreme is taking place across Minnesota. Temperatures will plummet tonight after many areas get fresh snow today. Then it’s back to record warmth this weekend. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Muslim leaders urge Minnesotans not to vote for Biden in March primary

Muslim leaders urge Minnesotans not to vote for Biden in March primary

The Abandon Biden campaign wants Minnesotans to vote “uncommitted” to pressure President Joe Biden into changing his handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

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Tackling the nursing home staffing crisis  

Tackling the nursing home staffing crisis  

Workers at some Minnesota nursing homes have planned a one-day strike next Tuesday. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what it’s like to work in long-term care and why so many nursing homes can’t find enough employees.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Macy's to close 150 stores as sales slip, pivots to luxury at Bloomingdale's and Blue Mercury

Macy's to close 150 stores as sales slip, pivots to luxury at Bloomingdale's and Blue Mercury

Macy’s will close 150 stores over the next three years, 50 by the end of 2024 after posting a fourth quarter loss and declining sales. At the same time the company signaled a pivot to luxury. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs Monday to snow and school closures Tuesday

After record high temperatures across much of the region on Monday, a winter storm was pummeling parts of northern Minnesota with heavy snow on Tuesday. Some schools and universities canceled classes.
by Andrew Krueger

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Cold weather set to move into Minnesota. New U of M president selected

Cold weather set to move into Minnesota. New U of M president selected

Parts of Minnesota are getting winter weather Tuesday. A winter storm warning is in effect with accumulating snow and high winds in northwest and north-central Minnesota. And the University of Minnesota Board of Regents has chosen a University of Michigan administrator to serve as its next president. Dr. Rebecca Cunningham is Michigan's vice president for research and innovation and has worked as an emergency physician.
by Phil Picardi

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Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries

Trump beats Nikki Haley, Joe Biden wins amid protest votes in Michigan primaries

Biden has one remaining challenger, U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota, who has done little to slow Biden's path to the nomination. Trump has now won six presidential contests for the GOP nomination. His remaining major challenger – former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley – has not won a single contest so far.
by Ashley Lopez

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Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Minnesota photographer finds more civility than division in ‘Purpletown’ project

Since the 2020 election, photographer Paul Shambroom has mapped and photographed what he calls “purple towns” — communities where votes for presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump were statistically tied. Even though these communities are evenly divided politically, Shambroom says civility is often high.
by Catharine Richert

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As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

As Cowles Center closes, local dancers reflect on its impact

The Cowles Center, a key venue for dance and performing arts in the Twin Cities, is set to close on March 31 due to financial difficulties. This decision has deeply affected the local dance community.
by Jacob Aloi

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Odysseus moon lander will cease working after sideways landing

Odysseus moon lander will cease working after sideways landing

Intuitive Machines, the company that built and flew the spacecraft, said it will continue to collect data until sunlight no longer shines on the solar panels, expected to happen Tuesday morning.
by The Associated Press

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A smuggling arrest is made, 2 years after family froze to death on the Canadian border

A smuggling arrest is made, 2 years after family froze to death on the Canadian border

A man accused of recruiting the driver in a human smuggling operation has been arrested, more than two years after a family of four from India froze to death trying to enter the U.S. from Canada, authorities said.
by The Associated Press

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Biden says there could be a cease-fire in Gaza by Monday. Talks are still ongoing

Biden says there could be a cease-fire in Gaza by Monday. Talks are still ongoing

Negotiators have been trying to reach a deal on a temporary cease-fire to to move hostages held in Gaza out of the territory. President Biden says he's optimistic the cease-fire could begin in a week.
by NPR Staff

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