MPR News PM Update

Feb. 27, 2024

❄️ Winter is back? Winter storm warnings cover much of northern Minnesota and blizzard warnings are up for the Red River Valley until 6 p.m. Snow accumulations of around an inch are possible, especially east of the Twin Cities. Get more on Updraft.

Minnesota weather whiplash: From record highs to snow and school closures

After record high temperatures on Monday, a winter storm was pummeling parts of northern Minnesota with heavy snow on Tuesday. Some schools and universities canceled classes.
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Minnesota is part of Super Tuesday voting. Here's how to cast a ballot

Tuesday’s presidential primary in Minnesota operates by different rules than most elections. Here are details on how to cast a ballot and what that vote means.
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💰 Minnesota State Fair auction closed Tuesday, some items sold for thousands
The Minnesota State Fair closed its auction Tuesday afternoon. Bidders bought artifacts from defunct carnival rides to old farm equipment to office chairs.
🗳️ The State of Democra-Z: Meet four Minnesotan Gen-Z voters
Listen to the new Minnesota Now segment: There are around 800,000 eligible voters between the ages of 18 and 29 in Minnesota. And 70 percent of them are already registered voters. With those numbers, we wanted to know what’s top of mind for them.
⚡ Biden taps $366M to fund clean energy for Native American tribes and rural areas
The $366 million plan will fund solar, battery storage and hydropower projects across 20 states, including on land involving 30 tribes.
⚾ Twins acquire outfielder Manuel Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Manuel Margot, minor league shortstop Rayne Doncon and cash from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league shortstop Noah Miller.
–  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 

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