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Ukrainian Minnesotan reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian Minnesotan reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

We spoke with Liliya Kacharova, a professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth and at Lake Superior College, who was born and raised in Ukraine.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Why are more than 1/3 of Minnesota's female senators leaving their posts?

Why are more than 1/3 of Minnesota's female senators leaving their posts?

Eight of Minnesota's 21 female state senators are leaving the legislature this fall. The reasons are complex. Cathy Wurzer talks with former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch - a political strategist and co-host of the political podcast "Wrong about Everything."
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Biden hits Russia with sanctions, shifts troops to Germany

Biden hits Russia with sanctions, shifts troops to Germany

President Joe Biden has hit back against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, unleashing robust new sanctions, ordering the deployment of thousands of additional troops to NATO ally Germany, and declaring that America will stand up to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
by The Associated Press

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Showdown brewing over temporary vs. permanent tax cuts

Showdown brewing over temporary vs. permanent tax cuts

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate are pushing for lasting cuts to the income tax rate while DFL Gov. Tim Walz has proposed a one-time rebate among his proposals.
by Brian Bakst

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With Ukraine under attack, Kyiv's residents rush to stock up and reach safety

With Ukraine under attack, Kyiv's residents rush to stock up and reach safety

Many Ukrainians had been maintaining a state of calm as warning signs grew of a Russian invasion. But Russia's wide-scale attack on Ukraine has dramatically changed the mood in the nation's capital.
by Bill Chappell

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Minnesotans with ties to Ukraine feel anxiety, anger over Russian attack

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.
by MPR News Staff

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World expresses outrage, plans stronger Russia sanctions

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.
by The Associated Press

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The strategy behind Russia's sarcastic tone towards the West

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.
by Ayesha Rascoe, Jonaki Mehta and Christopher Intagliata

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