Stories from February 19, 2024

Putin's regime is 'running out of fuel,' a Russian opposition activist tells NPR
If the Russian president continues to burn through his reserves of oil and gas money, ordinary people will become a threat to his power, according to one outspoken activist.
Law Enforcement Memorial Association providing support to families of slain Burnsville police officers
Details are still emerging following a Sunday morning standoff and shooting in Burnsville that killed two police officers, one first responder, and the suspected shooter. The Law Enforcement Memorial Association (LEMA) is one group providing support to the families of the officers who died Sunday.
‘The most special weekend of my career’: Jessie Diggins' triumphant Minnesota homecoming
It was a historic weekend for cross country skiing here in Minnesota. Hometown hero and Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins joined us for a post-race debrief.
City leaders and residents of Burnsville say they are hurting and heartbroken, after Sunday’s shooting that claimed the lives of two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic. And state lawmakers are pausing consideration of a bill addressing restraints school resource officers can use on students.
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor signs his new legislative maps into law after Republicans pass them
Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed new legislative district maps into law on Monday that he proposed and that the Republicans who control the Legislature passed to avoid having the liberal-controlled state Supreme Court draw the lines.
‘We will always remember them’: Memorial group supports families of first responders killed in Burnsville
After three Burnsville first responders were killed in the line of duty on Sunday, the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association is helping their families find a way forward.
Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south
DFL lawmakers are calling to make Minnesota a sanctuary state for immigrants, but support is lacking from both sides of the aisle. Hear from DFL State Senator Grant Hauschild on why he’s not supporting the bill.
Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns scores 50 points in All-Star Game in 28 minutes
The Eastern Conference beat the Western Conference 211-186 on Sunday night, with the winners putting up the most points in the game’s 73-year history. The previous mark: 196 by the West in 2016.
Hundreds gather for vigil after 2 police officers, paramedic killed in Burnsville
Flags are flying at half staff across Minnesota on Monday as the investigation continues into Sunday’s shooting in Burnsville that left two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic dead. Hundreds of people gathered Sunday evening for a vigil outside Burnsville City Hall.
Hundreds of people gathered in Burnsville last night for a vigil, after two police officers and a firefighter-paramedic were fatally shot earlier in the day while responding to a call. The investigation into the shooting continues.
Stop the Bleed training aims to create citizen first responders
Bleeding is the leading cause of death in traumatic injuries. Minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Minnesota emergency responders are on a mission to save lives by training a wide range of people to respond to traumatic injuries.
Atom bomb epic ‘Oppenheimer’ won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, cementing its front-runner status for the Oscars next month.