Stories from March 3, 2024

March 3, 2024 5:58 PM

Records fell on Sunday; temps closer to normal this week

The record breaking warmth of Sunday is gone. It’ll feel more like March this week.

by Ron Trenda

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March 3, 2024 4:54 PM

Wildfires burn thousands of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires in southern and western Minnesota left at least three people injured and burned more than 3,000 acres Sunday amid warm weather, gusty winds and low humidity.

by Cari Spencer and Nicole Ki

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March 3, 2024 3:45 PM

NPR puzzlemaster Will Shortz says he is recovering from a stroke

Shortz, who has been absent from NPR's Sunday Puzzle in recent weeks, announced that his absence was due to a stroke in early February.

by Juliana Kim

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March 3, 2024 3:18 PM

Rooney's 2nd shutout helps Minnesota end skid with 2-0 win over New York

Kelly Pannek and Abby Boreen scored 2 minutes, 22 seconds apart early in the second period and Maddie Rooney made 29 saves to lift Minnesota to a 2-0 win over New York.

by The Associated Press

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March 3, 2024 2:45 PM

St. Paul teachers, schools end negotiations for weekend but will pick up on Monday

After nearly 40 hours of mediation talks this weekend, the St. Paul Public Schools and the union representing teachers failed to reach an agreement on a new contract. The two sides plan to meet again Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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March 3, 2024 2:26 PM

Caitlin Clark makes 2 free throws to break Pete Maravich's NCAA Division I scoring record

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark has become the all-time NCAA Division I scoring leader, breaking the late Pete Maravich’s 54-year-old record when she made two free throws after a technical foul was called in the No. 6 Hawkeyes’ game against No. 2 Ohio State.

by The Associated Press

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March 3, 2024 2:22 PM

A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot

A Supreme Court decision could come as soon as Monday in the case about whether former President Donald Trump can be kicked off the ballot over his efforts to undo his defeat in the 2020 election.

by The Associated Press

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March 3, 2024 11:00 AM

Windy with record warmth Sunday; cooler to start the week

March 3 high temperature records will fall in several locations, including the Twin Cities, Sunday afternoon. We have details on that, plus a look at the week ahead.

by Ron Trenda

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March 3, 2024 9:18 AM

Alaska's Iditarod dogs get neon visibility harnesses after 5 were fatally hit while training

The Iditarod, the annual sled dog race celebrating Alaska’s official state sport, got underway Saturday with a new emphasis on safety after five dogs died and eight were injured in collisions with snowmobiles while training.

by The Associated Press

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March 3, 2024 8:45 AM

Neighbours, Toropchenko score as Blues beat Wild 3-1 to snap a three-game losing streak

Jake Neighbours and Alexey Toropchenko scored as the St. Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 3-1 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

by The Associated Press

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March 3, 2024 8:27 AM

Windy, with record highs Sunday

High temperature records will be broken in many locations today. Some spots could see some showers.

by Ron Trenda

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March 3, 2024 7:59 AM

For people in Gaza, the war with Israel has made a simple phone call anything but

Spotty internet and cell services, blackouts and the destruction of infrastructure in Gaza during Israel's war with Hamas have hampered aid and medical services and keeping in touch with loved ones.

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

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March 3, 2024 6:00 AM

This diet swap can cut your carbon footprint and boost longevity

A new study finds swapping half of your typical red meat intake for plant protein, reduces your diet-related carbon footprint by 25 percent and may also your boost lifespan.

by Allison Aubrey

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March 3, 2024 5:05 AM

LeBron James becomes first NBA player to score 40,000 points

Basketball star LeBron James became the first NBA player to reach 40,000 career regular-season points on Saturday.

by Robbie Griffiths

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March 3, 2024 5:00 AM

'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging

The cost of auto and home insurance is rising much faster than overall inflation, thanks in part to a string of billion-dollar storms. A growing number of people are going without insurance.

by Scott Horsley

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March 2, 2024 8:15 PM

Harris to meet Israeli minister Benny Gantz to discuss temporary Gaza cease-fire

The vice president seeks to reach a cease-fire deal to allow the flow of more aid into Gaza and to discuss the region's future. Gantz's trip to Washington has upset Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

by Emma Bowman

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March 2, 2024 7:15 PM

Sierra Nevada is expected to receive another 2 feet of snow through the weekend

Some parts of the Sierra Nevada region have already amassed over 3 feet of snow. Forecasters say snow showers will continue through Sunday.

by Juliana Kim and Don Clyde

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