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February 28, 2024 11:39 AM

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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February 28, 2024 11:35 AM

After months-long battle with GOP, Hunter Biden appears for impeachment testimony

Hunter Biden appeared behind closed doors to provide testimony in the House GOP impeachment inquiry into his father, President Joe Biden.

by Claudia Grisales and Ryan Lucas

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February 28, 2024 11:32 AM

Christian nationalism's support is strongest in rural, conservative states

A new survey maps out support for Christian nationalist views state by state. Those views found most favor in conservative rural states such as Alabama and West Virginia.

by Lisa Hagen

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February 28, 2024 9:02 AM

Kenai, one of Minnesota Zoo's brown bears, dies at age 17

Minnesota Zoo officials announced Tuesday that Kenai the brown bear has died at age 17. He was the largest of the zoo’s trio of brown bears, which also includes Haines and Sadie.

by MPR News Staff

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February 28, 2024 8:25 AM

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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February 28, 2024 7:58 AM

Edwards scores 34 as Wolves beat Spurs 114-105 without Towns

Anthony Edwards scored 34 points, returning from an injury scare right before halftime, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-105 without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2024 7:53 AM

Stefan Noesen gets winning goal off his face as Hurricanes beats Wild 3-2

Stefan Noesen scored a goal with his face midway through the third period and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Tuesday night.

by The Associated Press

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February 28, 2024 6:45 AM

Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump-era ban on bump stocks for guns

The regulation was enacted at the behest of President Trump after the shooting at a Las Vegas concert killed 60 people and injured 400 — in 11 minutes.

by Nina Totenberg

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February 28, 2024 4:00 AM

A tech billionaire is quietly buying up land in Hawaii. No one knows why

A mystery has been brewing in a small ranching town on Hawaii's Big Island. Word has it that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff bought the land, stirring worries about what he plans to do with it.

by Dara Kerr

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February 28, 2024 4:00 AM

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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