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Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised alarm over plane quality, is found dead
John Barnett made headlines when he went public, saying he wouldn’t trust planes made in South Carolina to be airworthy. His family says Barnett suffered PTSD and anxiety from his work at Boeing.
After the shooting of eight Philadelphia high school students at a bus stop last week, authorities recovered a fully loaded, fully automatic weapon that matches evidence found at the scene.
Wisconsin’s Northland College says it’s at risk of closing this year
Northland College in Ashland, Wis., announced it’s at risk of closing before the next academic year. The school is looking to raise $12 million before April 3, which college leadership said would allow them to have a “transition year” in 2024-25.
St. Paul’s new one-cent sales tax starts April 1. Mayor Carter shares plans for it
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter used his annual State of the City address Monday to outline his vision for improving the economic health of residents, prioritizing investing in the streets, parks and people of St. Paul.
Divided Moorhead City Council passes Gaza cease-fire resolution
A divided Moorhead City Council approved a resolution on Monday calling for a cease-fire in Gaza. Some members said the city council is not the proper venue for international issues; the mayor broke a tie to pass the resolution.
Vikings are signing Sam Darnold to replace Kirk Cousins, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the terms says the Minnesota Vikings have agreed on a one-year, $10 million contract with quarterback Sam Darnold. 
U.S. inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign that inflation remains a persistent challenge for the Federal Reserve and for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, both of which are counting on a steady easing of price pressures this year. 
Wisconsin officials release names of 7 Virginia residents killed in crash that claimed 9 lives
Authorities have released the names of seven Virginia residents who were killed when the van they were in collided with a semi-trailer in western Wisconsin, leaving a 2-year-old as the only survivor.