Stories from February 4, 2024

February 4, 2024 5:58 PM

Warm start to the week; dense fog in parts of Minn. overnight & Mon. AM

Parts of Minnesota will have dense fog Sunday night into Monday morning. We have details on the fog and the Marchlike temps that are expected over the next few days.

by Ron Trenda

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February 4, 2024 5:40 PM

Minnesota marathoner Dakotah Lindwurm qualifies for U.S. Olympic team for Paris games

Dakotah Lindwurm of St. Francis, Minn., placed third in an Olympic Trials race in Orlando, Fla., over the weekend, which means she’s headed to the 2024 Paris Olympics this summer.

by Nicole Ki

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February 4, 2024 3:40 PM

Here are the 2024 Grammy Award winners

R&B star SZA leads all artists with nine nominations at the Grammys, presented on Sunday, Feb. 4. Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Jon Batiste are each up for six awards.

by NPR Staff

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February 4, 2024 10:50 AM

Marchlike warmth; October was our snowiest month so far

Areas of fog linger Sunday morning in parts of Minnesota. It’ll feel more like March than February the next few days.

by Ron Trenda

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February 4, 2024 10:08 AM

Natalie Spooner scores two in Toronto 4-1 win over Minnesota

Natalie Spooner scored twice and had an assist to spearhead Toronto to a 4-1 win against Minnesota on Saturday. Captain Blayre Turnbull and Renata Fast also scored for Toronto.

by The Associated Press

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February 4, 2024 9:36 AM

Many cities have anti-crime laws. The DOJ says one in Minnesota harmed people with mental illness

Hundreds of U.S. communities have enacted “crime-free” laws encouraging and allowing landlords to evict tenants after repeated calls to police or for emergency services. Proponents say the laws help reduce crime, but the U.S. Department of Justice last year found Anoka, Minn., used its ordinance to illegally discriminate against people with mental illnesses.

by The Associated Press

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February 4, 2024 7:32 AM

Lunar New Year traditions evolve in the Asian diaspora

While Lunar New Year traditions have been carried on for years in Asia, festivities for members of the Asian diaspora have evolved as celebrants welcome in loved ones from other cultures.

by Suzanne Nuyen

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February 4, 2024 7:30 AM

How St. Paul took on rising car thefts — and brought the numbers down

Although it saw a surge, car thefts in St. Paul have since fallen dramatically, and local officials say a focus on prevention and youth intervention likely has made the difference.

by Meg Anderson

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February 4, 2024 7:10 AM

Dense fog advisory Sun. morning for parts of Minn.; above normal temps

Parts of Minnesota have dense fog Sunday morning. We have details on that, plus the mild temps that are tap for the afternoon.

by Ron Trenda

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February 4, 2024 6:30 AM

Nikki Haley makes surprise appearance on SNL, mocking Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has made a surprise appearance on the comedy show Saturday Night Live, making jibes at Donald Trump over his age and mental competency.

by Sarah McCammon and Robbie Griffiths

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February 4, 2024 6:00 AM

Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their side

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.

by Maria Godoy

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February 4, 2024 4:57 AM

How often will Taylor Swift be shown during the Super Bowl? Now you can bet on it

The tectonic collision of two entertainment powerhouses — the NFL and Taylor Swift — dominated TV screens this fall. Now, sportsbooks are looking for their bite at the apple.

by Becky Sullivan

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February 4, 2024 4:01 AM

A seaside town shelters thousands of Israeli evacuees, but struggles without tourists

The tourists are gone and many of the hotels are filled with displaced Israelis nearly four months after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

by Jackie Northam

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February 4, 2024 1:56 AM

BCA: Man with knife shot, officer injured in altercation in Willmar

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after a police officer reportedly shot a man in Willmar Sunday morning who was alleged to be threatening a victim with a knife.

by MPR News Staff

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February 3, 2024 11:05 PM

Dozens have been killed in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated areas

The deadliest of the fires were in the Valparaíso region, where authorities urged thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

by The Associated Press

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February 3, 2024 6:54 PM

The U.S. targets Iranian proxies for a second day in a row

The new round of U.S. strikes is far more extensive and deadly than those that have been launched since October, when the Israel-Hamas war began and pro-Iranian groups began their attacks.

by NPR Washington Desk

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