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Stories from February 28, 2024

Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference

Supreme Court sets April arguments over whether Trump can be prosecuted for election interference

Former President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to extend the delay in his election interference trial, saying he is immune from prosecution on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 election loss.
by The Associated Press

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Burnsville memorial; new congressional campaign in Minnesota's 1st District

Speakers at Wednesday’s memorial for three fallen first responders remembered them as diligent coworkers and good friends. And former county elections official Rachel Bohman has launched a DFL campaign for Congress in Minnesota's 1st District.
by Emily Reese

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The FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix quality control issues. Critics say they run deep

The FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix quality control issues. Critics say they run deep

Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality control issues, the FAA said Wednesday. Critics say those problems go far beyond the door plug that blew off a 737 Max in midair last month.
by Joel Rose

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It's hard to give up your childhood things. Here's how to honor them and let them go

It's hard to give up your childhood things. Here's how to honor them and let them go

Do you have boxes filled with photos, artwork and artifacts from when you were a kid? Here’s how to decide what to keep and toss — and manage the emotions that come up along the way.
by Kyle Mackie

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Caitlin Clark’s 33-point game puts her past Lynette Woodard for major college scoring record

Caitlin Clark’s 33-point game puts her past Lynette Woodard for major college scoring record

Iowa’s superstar guard scored 33 points to lead the sixth-ranked Hawkeyes in a romp at Minnesota and move one point past Lynette Woodard on the all-time list with 3,650 points. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota kids play hockey more skillfully and respectfully than ever, yet rough stuff still exists on the ice

Minnesota kids play hockey more skillfully and respectfully than ever, yet rough stuff still exists on the ice

Youth hockey by all accounts is played as skillfully and respectfully as ever due to developmental advancements and safety enhancements mirroring NHL trends. 
by The Associated Press

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McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job

Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
by The Associated Press

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Nurse scores 2 goals, including overtime winner, as Toronto beats Minnesota for 6th straight win

Nurse scores 2 goals, including overtime winner, as Toronto beats Minnesota for 6th straight win

Sarah Nurse scored two goals, including the overtime winner, and Toronto beat Minnesota 4-3 for its sixth straight victory. Toronto pulled within three points of first-place Montreal in the PWHL standings. 
by Matt Mikus

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Thousands expected to attend memorial for Burnsville first responders

Thousands of people are expected to attend Wednesday’s public memorial service for three Burnsville first responders fatally shot in the line of duty last week. And the owner of a Burnsville gun shop says a firearm connected to the deaths of the fallen first responders has been traced to his store and may have been obtained through a straw buyer.  
by Phil Picardi

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Sloane Crosley mourns her best friend in ‘Grief Is for People’

Sloane Crosley mourns her best friend in ‘Grief Is for People’

Russell Perreault hired Crosley when she was 25 and the two became very close. He died by suicide in 2019. Her first full-length book of nonfiction is a noteworthy addition to the literature of grief.
by Heller McAlpin

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Airplane peanuts and cigarette butts: Interactive art at the Weisman

Airplane peanuts and cigarette butts: Interactive art at the Weisman

‘The Other Four’ is an interactive exhibition at the Weisman Art Museum, showcasing 16 unique artworks by over 21 contemporary artists. This exhibition emphasizes engaging the senses beyond sight.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

Friends, family, community leaders and a legion of law enforcement on Wednesday honored fallen officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth in a service filled with tears, humor, heartfelt stories and a solemn final ceremony reserved for those who pin on a badge of public service.
by Sarah Thamer, Jon Collins and Nicole Ki

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'Zombie fires' under snow raise concern for upcoming wildfire season

'Zombie fires' under snow raise concern for upcoming wildfire season

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildfire operations supervisor William Glesener explained how fires can burn under snow blankets and lead to a more active wildfire season.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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After 10 years of development, Apple abruptly cancels its electric car project

After 10 years of development, Apple abruptly cancels its electric car project

The tech giant's sudden move took the thousands of employees working on the effort by surprise and sent a jolt to the automotive industry, which was closely watching the specter of an Apple car.
by Bobby Allyn

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Gun shop owner says Burnsville suspect purchased rifle through straw buyer

Gun shop owner says Burnsville suspect purchased rifle through straw buyer

The owner of a Burnsville gun shop said Tuesday that a firearm connected to the deaths of two police officers and a paramedic last week has been traced to his store, and appears to have been obtained by a straw buyer.
by Matt Sepic

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