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Minnesotans with ties to Ukraine feel anxiety, anger over Russian attack
Minnesotans with family ties to Ukraine spent the hours after Russia's invasion of the country working to reach their loved ones. Elected officials across Minnesota’s political spectrum called for a sharp and unified response.
World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions
World leaders are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with raw outrage and vows of unprecedented sanctions that shroud a sense of powerlessness to defend Ukraine militarily without running the risk of a wider war in Europe.
The strategy behind Russia's sarcastic tone towards the West
Sarcasm isn't a typical approach to diplomacy, but it is one that Russia often takes. While it may seem humorous in the moment, the larger strategy affects how people view the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia invades Ukraine on many fronts in 'brutal act of war'
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides in an attack that could rewrite the post-Cold War security order.
Ukrainian government and banking websites are hit by cyberattacks
A number of important websites in Ukraine — from those of large banks to the defense ministry — were struck by denial-of-service attacks Wednesday.
Senate DFL leader López Franzen won’t run again; Osmek out too
The top Senate DFLer and the Senate Republican president have decided against reelection bids after being paired with colleagues. It’s the latest fallout from new political maps.
Legal cannabis parties weigh election year strategy
Minnesota’s two major political parties that support legalizing marijuana face a dilemma this election year: Do they back candidates from other parties who also support legalization or challenge them with their own candidates and risk playing spoiler?