Stories from February 24, 2024

February 24, 2024 5:08 PM

Putin remains defiant as ever 2 years into Russia's war in Ukraine

The Russian leader had a busy week, one that saw him exude confidence about Russia's military and economic resilience as Ukraine has increasingly struggled on the battlefield.

by Charles Maynes

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February 24, 2024 3:55 PM

Minnesotans gather to mourn and honor Oklahoma nonbinary teen Nex Benedict

Student organizers from the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) at Edison High School in northeast Minneapolis organized the vigil in honor of Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict.

by Melissa Olson

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February 24, 2024 1:58 PM

Big Ten announces women's basketball tournament sellout, expects 5-day attendance of 109,000

The Big Ten women's basketball tournament has sold out in advance for the first time in the history of the event.

by The Associated Press

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February 24, 2024 10:42 AM

Weekend warmth lingers into Monday; flakes possible Tuesday

Above-normal temps return Saturday afternoon and then linger through Monday. We have details on that, plus a chance of flakes on Tuesday.

by Ron Trenda

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February 24, 2024 8:42 AM

After 2 years of war in Ukraine, 6 cities hold out hope under fire

In the 80% of Ukraine that remains in Kyiv's hands, two years of full-scale war with Russia have brought grief, destruction and, despite all, optimism.

by Joanna Kakissis, Claire Harbage, Polina Lytvynova and Hanna Palamarenko

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February 24, 2024 8:30 AM

40s return Saturday afternoon, with 50s in SW Minnesota

Many areas will reach the 40s Saturday afternoon and our winds will pick up a bit. It’ll be a dry day across most of Minnesota.

by Ron Trenda

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February 24, 2024 8:05 AM

How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths skyrocketed

Portugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment. The U.S., meanwhile, focused on drug busts and tough crime laws. Overdose deaths keep rising catastrophically.

by Brian Mann

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February 24, 2024 8:00 AM

Ramsey Justice Department celebrates 10 years of helping veterans reach sobriety

The Ramsey County Veterans Treatment Court is designed with help from social workers, prosecutors and judges to hold people accountable while also understanding the particular mental health challenges veterans face.

by Kyra Miles

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February 24, 2024 4:00 AM

Former President Donald Trump wins South Carolina's Republican presidential primary

Former President Donald Trump has won South Carolina's Republican presidential primary, according to a race call from the Associated Press.

by Ashley Lopez

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February 23, 2024 7:31 PM

N.Y.'s crusading attorney general wins again with NRA verdict, Trump judgment

New York Attorney General Letitia James has built a reputation targeting powerful national figures. Critics say her lawsuits are politically motivated, but she keeps winning in court.

by Brian Mann

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February 23, 2024 6:20 PM

Man sentenced to life for murder as a teen now eligible for release

A Hennepin County judge ruled Friday that because of changes in the law, a Minneapolis man sent to prison for life as a teenager for his role in a double homicide is now eligible for parole.

by Matt Sepic

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February 23, 2024 6:19 PM

Red Lake chair doubles down on return of tribal lands, including Upper Red Lake

Red Lake Chair Darrell Seki used the annual state of the band address to outline plans to return Upper Red Lake, forestry land and possibly even land in North Dakota to tribal control

by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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