Stories from March 7, 2026

New strikes light up the night in Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises'
The Iran war exploded further late Saturday as pillars of flame rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old conflict.
At least 10 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building
At least 10 people, including two children, have been killed and 16 others wounded in a Russian missile strike on a five-story residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, officials said.
Judge orders feds to return ICE detainees' missing property within 30 days
A judge ordered the Department of Homeland Security and Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen to either return lost property to released detainees unlawfully arrested during Operation Metro Surge or provide compensation.
Fallen soldiers return from Middle East
President Donald Trump joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in Kuwait.
One week into the Iran war, the fallout is global
The war is no longer just about the U.S., Israel and Iran. More countries are getting caught in the political crossfire or being drawn into the fighting themselves.
Light snow, slick spots early before weekend warmup
After a wintry start to the weekend, temperatures are expected to surge Sunday, with the Twin Cities possibly reaching the 60-degree mark for the first time this year.
Measles outbreak in North Dakota up to 23 cases
Two cases in Pembina and Traill counties in North Dakota bring the total measles cases to 23 in 2026.
Dropkick Murphys perform at Minneapolis benefit for families affected by ICE
Bands including Dropkick Murphys performed at a Minneapolis benefit honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good. The event raised money for families affected by the federal immigration surge.