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Stories from February 2, 2024

U.S. hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

U.S. hits hard at militias in Iraq and Syria, retaliating for fatal drone attack

The U.S. military launched an air assault on dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used by Iranian-backed militias and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Friday, in the opening salvo of retaliation for the drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan last weekend, according the the U.S. military and officials.
by The Associated Press

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Blowtorch February start; cooler in a week

Blowtorch February start; cooler in a week

The Twin Cities and much of Minnesota are running about 19 degrees warmer than normal through the first two days of February, and even warmer temperatures are likely again next week.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota Senate majority leader steps down; State receives $4.5M from opioid settlement

The Minnesota Senate’s majority leader is stepping down from the position. DFL Sen. Kari Dziedzic said the cancer she battled during last year’s legislative session has returned. At the start of a new session, she plans to step back from leadership once her caucus names her replacement. And Minnesota's attorney general's office said the state will get $4.5 million dollars from a settlement with a marketing firm over its role in the opioid crisis.
by Emily Reese

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Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies

Carl Weathers, linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ movies and ‘The Mandalorian,’ dies

Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing off against Arnold Schwarzenegger in “Predator” and teaching golf in “Happy Gilmore,” has died. He was 76.
by The Associated Press

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Atlanta DA admits to a relationship with Trump case prosecutor but defends her actions

Atlanta DA admits to a relationship with Trump case prosecutor but defends her actions

A codefendant in the Georgia election interference case claimed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has had an improper relationship with a prosecutor on the case. Willis responded Friday.
by Stephen Fowler

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The U.S. created an extraordinary number of jobs in January. Here's a deeper look

The U.S. created an extraordinary number of jobs in January. Here's a deeper look

U.S. employers added 353,000 jobs in January — far more than forecasters expected. The sizzling job market is good for workers but could cause the Federal Reserve to postpone a cut in interest rates.
by Scott Horsley

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Today in Fargo-Moorhead: Foggy Friday and an eventful weekend ahead

We’ll wrap up Friday with a sunny high of 42. Expect high temperatures around 46 this weekend with a sun and cloud mix. Freezing drizzle and fog could impact parts of eastern North Dakota on Friday evening through Saturday morning.

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Senate leader Dziedzic says she’ll leave top post amid health complications

Senate leader Dziedzic says she’ll leave top post amid health complications

DFL Sen. Kari Dziedzic of Minneapolis says the cancer she battled during last year’s legislative session has returned. At the start of a new session, she plans to step back from leadership once her caucus names her replacement.
by Clay Masters

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It’s Franklin’s time to shine in new ‘Peanuts’ Apple TV+ special

It’s Franklin’s time to shine in new ‘Peanuts’ Apple TV+ special

In a new Apple TV+ special “Welcome Home, Franklin,” Franklin Armstrong of “Peanuts” finally gets his origin story. The Minnesota creator of the comic strip, Charles Schulz, introduced the Black character in 1968.
by Sam Stroozas

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Groundhog Day marks middle of winter and sees a repeat of unusual warmth

Groundhog Day marks middle of winter and sees a repeat of unusual warmth

Almost 30 years ago to the date, Tower set a state record for the coldest day in Minnesota, making it more than 90 degrees below freezing. Now, we’re experiencing the state’s warmest meteorological winter.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Fire that damaged offices of Minnesota conservative organizations being investigated as arson

Fire that damaged offices of Minnesota conservative organizations being investigated as arson

A fire last weekend at a Golden Valley building housing the offices of several conservative organizations is being investigated as arson. The organizations say they believe they were targeted for their political stances.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Peter Cox

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How women of the CIA changed history

How women of the CIA changed history

In her new book, “The Sisterhood,” journalist Liza Mundy reveals the hidden stories of women working inside America’s top spy agency — how they brought down a Russian spy, discovered where Osama bin Laden was hiding and endured a decades-long fight for equality and recognition.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases

Hamas is expected to respond soon to a proposal that includes hostage releases

A senior Hamas official says the group will respond “very soon” to a proposal that includes extended pauses in Gaza fighting and phased exchanges of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.
by The Associated Press

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Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million miles

Skyscraper-size asteroid will buzz Earth on Friday, safely passing within 1.7 million miles

NASA estimates the space rock is between 690 feet and 1,575 feet across. That means the asteroid could be similar in size to New York City's Empire State Building or Chicago's Willis Tower.
by The Associated Press

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Phillips in South Carolina. New social studies standards in Minnesota

Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips will appear on Saturday’s Democratic presidential primary ballot in South Carolina. A nonprofit group will manage the court-ordered oversight of the Minneapolis Police Department. And Minnesota has new statewide standards for teaching social studies.
by Phil Picardi

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New law could mean hurdles for trooper charged in fatal shooting of motorist

New law could mean hurdles for trooper charged in fatal shooting of motorist

Murder, assault and manslaughter charges against a Minnesota State Patrol trooper who fatally shot a motorist last July could test a state law revised in the wake of George Floyd’s killing that aims to force officers to better specify the reasons they used deadly force.
by Jon Collins

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Solar fence stops snow and generates electricity

Solar fence stops snow and generates electricity

Minnesota uses miles of snow fences to catch blowing snow before it drifts onto roadways in a typical winter. At a one-of-a-kind test site near Moorhead, researchers are finding a year-round use for the snow fence.
by Dan Gunderson

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Tom Cotton grills Singaporean TikTok CEO: Are you a Chinese Communist?

Tom Cotton grills Singaporean TikTok CEO: Are you a Chinese Communist?

TikTok faced scrutiny Wednesday along with other social media sites over child safety. But its Singaporean CEO was grilled over his nationality when a senator repeatedly asked whether he has CCP ties.
by Diba Mohtasham

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After investigation reveals repeated civil rights violations, monitor chosen to oversee MPD reforms

After investigation reveals repeated civil rights violations, monitor chosen to oversee MPD reforms

The group Effective Law Enforcement For All will monitor the MPD’s compliance with both the court-enforced settlement agreement with the state as well as an expected federal consent decree.
by Matt Sepic

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