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Stories from March 2, 2025

A mild Monday ahead; spring storm hitting midweek

A mild Monday ahead; spring storm hitting midweek

A calm Sunday night followed by a mild Monday with high temperatures warming into the 50s, and possibly reaching our first 60-degree day of the year in southwestern Minnesota. We're keeping an eye on a strong spring storm set to hit Tuesday into Wednesday, which could bring some travel disruptions to the area.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost

The 25 percent tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world’s longest international border. 
by The Associated Press

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One man dead after shooting at Brooklyn Park apartment complex, another wounded

One man dead after shooting at Brooklyn Park apartment complex, another wounded

One man is dead and a woman is recovering from injuries after a shooting that took place on Friday morning at a Brooklyn Park apartment building. Brooklyn Park Police say the shooting was “domestic” in nature.
by Nicole Ki

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Photos: Fans celebrate the home opener for Minnesota United

Photos: Fans celebrate the home opener for Minnesota United

Minnesota United fans kicked off the season at home with a win for the Loons 1-0 over CF Montreal on Saturday. Photojournalist Ellen Schmidt documented the game and the fans for MPR News.
by MPR News Staff

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Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch

Republicans once maligned Medicaid. Now some see a program too big to touch

There's a mid-March deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown, and hesitation is surfacing among congressional Republicans about potential cuts to Medicaid. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has ruled out some of the deepest cuts to Medicaid as concerns bubble up across the GOP, from the president to state leaders.
by The Associated Press

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NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K

NBA fines Edwards $35K for lingering after ejection, tossing ball into stands; season total at $320K

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined $35,000 by the NBA for failing to leave the court in a timely manner following his ejection from a recent game and throwing the ball into the stands.
by The Associated Press

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What U.S. lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy

What U.S. lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy

Key Republicans and Democrats have been stalwart supporters of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. But a blowup between the Ukrainian leader and President Donald Trump is threatening to change that.
by The Associated Press

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Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Demonstrators have gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. to protest the automaker’s billionaire leader, Elon Musk. Protesters are targeting Musk over his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump.
by The Associated Press

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Kelvin Yeboah's goal helps Minnesota beat Montreal 1-0

Kelvin Yeboah's goal helps Minnesota beat Montreal 1-0

Kelvin Yeboah scored a goal in the 69th minute to help Minnesota United beat CF Montreal 1-0. Tani Oluwaseyi flicked a header from the center of the box toward the goal and Yeboah tapped it in from point-blank range to open the scoring.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Warm Sunday with plenty of sunshine

Warm Sunday with plenty of sunshine

Above-average temperatures return to the forecast as highs warm into the 40s and 50s for Sunday. A significant spring storm system is starting to develop, bringing rain and potentially plowable snow by Wednesday.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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