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Watch: Super blue moon rises over Lake Harriet in Minneapolis
The second full moon of August — a phenomenon called a "blue moon'' — was also of a rare super variety.
Photos: 2022 New State Fair food
The list of new food at the 2022 State Fair has been released.
Community honors George Floyd, two years later
On the anniversary of George Floyd's killing community members turned out early to begin a day of remembrance featuring several events to honor him.
Russia condemned for crimes against civilians
Russia faced a fresh wave of condemnation on Monday after evidence emerged of what appeared to be deliberate killings of civilians in Ukraine. In Bucha, northwest of the capital, Associated Press journalists saw 21 bodies.
Russian withdrawals raise concern about tactics shift
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian withdrawals from the north and center of the country were just a military tactic to build up strength for new attacks in the southeast.
Ukraine evacuation efforts increase under heavy Russian strikes
A convoy of buses headed to Mariupol in another bid to evacuate people from the besieged port city after the Russian military agreed to a limited cease-fire in the area. And a new round of talks aimed at stopping the fighting was scheduled for Friday.
Russia strikes areas it said it would stop attacking
Russian forces pounded areas around Ukraine's capital and another city overnight, regional leaders said Wednesday, just hours after Moscow pledged to scale back military operations in those places. The shelling further tempered optimism about any progress in talks aimed at ending the punishing war.
Ukraine, Russia meet for talks; several dead in missile strike
The first face-to-face talks in two weeks between Russia and Ukraine began Tuesday in Turkey, raising flickering hopes there could be progress toward ending the war. A missile struck an oil depot in western Ukraine late Monday killing several people, the second attack on oil facilities in a region that has been spared the worst of the fighting.
Zelensky seeks peace talks as Russian attacks continue
With Russia's offensive stalled in many areas, its troops have resorted to pummeling Ukrainian towns and cities with rockets and artillery in a grinding war. Fierce fighting has raged on the outskirts of Kyiv, but Russian troops remain miles from the city center, their aim of quickly encircling the capital faltering
Death toll rises as Ukraine fends off Russian attacks
Unable to sweep with lightning-quick speed into Kyiv, their apparent aim on Feb. 24 when the Kremlin launched the war, Russian forces are instead raining down shells and missiles on cities from afar. Kyiv, like other cities, has seen its population dramatically reduced in the vast refugee crisis that has seen more than 10 million displaced and at least 3.5 million fleeing the country entirely.
NATO emergency summit begins amid continued Russian strikes
Brussels was the center Thursday of a flurry of diplomatic activity. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg opened an emergency summit bringing together U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders by saying that the alliance is determined to continue to ratchet up the costs on Russia for its aggression.
Russian attack on Kyiv continues
More shelling and gunfire shook Kyiv again Wednesday, with plumes of black smoke rising from the western outskirts, where the two sides battled for control of multiple suburbs. In the south, the port city of Mariupol has seen the worst devastation of the war, under weeks of siege and bombardment.
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian capital
The early morning barrage of missiles on the outskirts of Lviv was the closest strike yet to the center of the city, which has become a crossroads for people fleeing from other parts of Ukraine and for others entering to deliver aid or fight.
Russian strikes on civilian targets escalate
The strike against a theater was part of a furious bombardment of civilian targets in multiple cities over past day. Also struck in Mariupol on Wednesday was a municipal pool where pregnant women and women with children were taking shelter, according to Pavlo Kyrylenko, head of the Donetsk regional administration.
Zelenskyy to address U.S. Congress as Russian strikes continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.S. Congress, in his latest video speech. Zelenskyy's livestreamed address Wednesday into the U.S. Capitol will be among the most important in a very public strategy in which he has invoked Winston Churchill, Hamlet and the power of world opinion in his fight to stop Russia.
Russian strikes hit residential neighborhood
Russia's relentless bombardment of Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv as a series of strikes hit a residential neighborhood Tuesday, while the leaders of three European Union countries planned a bold visit to Ukraine's capital and the number of people the war has driven from the country passed 3 million.
Talks resume as Russian strikes continue
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators held a new round of talks on Monday, even as Russia's military forces kept up their punishing campaign to capture Ukraine's capital with fighting and artillery fire in Kyiv's suburbs.
Russian strikes expand across Ukraine
The U.S. and its allies prepared to step up their efforts to isolate and sanction Russia by revoking its most favored trading status. But with the invasion now in its third week, the new moves on the ground pointed to Russia forces trying to regroup, bombarding new cities as they tightened their 10-day-old siege on the key Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where tens of thousands were struggling to find food.
Evacuation expands after Russian hospital attack
A Russian airstrike on a Mariupol maternity hospital that killed three people drew outrage on Thursday, with Ukrainian and British officials branding it a war crime. As efforts to reach a broad cease-fire failed, emergency workers renewed efforts to get vital food and medical supplies into besieged cities, and to get traumatized residents out.
Ukrainians flee as conditions worsen
Renewed efforts to rescue civilians from increasingly dire conditions in besieged and bombarded Ukrainian cities were underway Wednesday.
Russian attacks continue amid evacuation
Russia announced yet another limited cease-fire and the establishment of safe corridors to allow civilians to flee some besieged Ukrainian cities Monday. But the evacuation routes led mostly to Russia and its ally Belarus, drawing withering criticism from Ukraine and others.
Exodus from Ukraine continues as Russia strikes nuclear facility
No radiation was released from a Russian attack at Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in Ukraine and firefighters have extinguished a blaze at the facility, U.N. and Ukrainian officials said Friday, as Russian forces pressed their campaign to cripple the country despite global condemnation.
Russian offensive advances on multiple fronts
The Russians pressed their offensive on multiple fronts, though a column of tanks and other vehicles has apparently been stalled for days outside the capital of Kyiv. Heavy fighting continued Thursday on the outskirts of another strategic port city on the Azov Sea, Mariupol.
Russian forces advance on Ukraine's two largest cities
With the Kremlin increasingly isolated by tough economic sanctions that have tanked the ruble currency, Russian troops advanced on Ukraine's two biggest cities.
Ukraine slows Russian advance; negotiations begin
Ukrainian troops slowed Russia's advance and held onto the capital and other key cities as talks began between Ukrainian and Russian officials Monday.
Russian invasion nears Ukrainian capital
Russian troops bore down on Ukraine's capital Friday, with gunfire and explosions resonating ever closer to the government quarter.
Jessie Diggins takes bronze medal in Olympic cross-country sprint
Jessie Diggins became the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic cross-country skiing medal in an individual event.
Minus 9? Minnesotans embrace it
Entering the latest streak of bitter cold temperatures, we're reminded that not only do Minnesotans embrace it, but winter is beautiful.
Latest snow brings headaches, fun to metro
People across the metro found ways to enjoy the snow in the parts of town where snow fell. A sharp cutoff left heavier amounts in the west metro and lesser amounts in the northeast metro.
Photos: AIM co-founder Clyde Bellecourt through the years
One of the most important leaders in the history of the American Indian struggle for civil rights, he was 85.
First winter storm of season hits Twin Cities
Snow started to fall south of the metro by early Friday afternoon. Just before 2 p.m., about 2.3 inches of snow was reported in Northfield and 1.5 inches in Faribault, according to the National Weather Service office in Chanhassen.
Inside new Afrocentric Minneapolis summer school program
We Win When Black Students Graduate is a new summer school program for Black students in Minneapolis Public Schools. The program, offered in cooperation with the district's Office of Black Student Achievement, includes an Afrocentric, project-based curriculum where students can, for example, learn math and physics concepts by making an African musical instrument.
27 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair's 2021 new foods roster includes the perennial mix of Instagram-worthy, just plain blech and several that could be downright tasty.
Derek Chauvin: 'I want to give my condolences to the Floyd family'
Derek Chauvin spoke briefly at his sentencing which began Friday for his murder of George Floyd last year.
Gallery: Twins kick off winter caravan
The Twins kicked off their winter caravan in Hutchinson, Minn., on Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. honored around the nation
Just days ahead of Trump's inauguration people nationally gathered to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and principles he stood for.
Man pays fine with 300,000 pennies
A Virginia man used 300,000 pennies to pay sales tax on two cars at the Department of Motor Vehicles to 'make a point'.
Ice Castle opens in Stillwater
After facing weather delays the ice castle in Stillwater is finally open.
Rescuers help more than 100 injured in NYC train derailment
More than 100 people suffered minor injuries when a Long Island Rail Road train hit a bumping block at a Brooklyn station.
Notable deaths of 2016
Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba's revolutionary leader and Thailand's longtime king, but also took away royals of a different sort: kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael.
Carrie Fisher through the years
Actress Carrie Fisher passed away Tuesday after having suffered a heart attack on a transatlantic flight earlier in the week.
George Michael, a life in photos
George Michael, who rocketed to stardom with WHAM! and went on to enjoy a long and celebrated solo career lined with controversies, has died, his publicist said Sunday. He was 53.
Once-conjoined twins have love for new life
The signs that Abbigail and Isabelle Carlsen were once conjoined twins are hard to see now -- once in a while they instinctively reach out to hold hands. But few will forget the harrowing tale of their birth 11 years ago and the complex surgery at Mayo Clinic that saved their lives.
Jacob Wetterling killer's house demolished
Patty Wetterling and Jared Scheierl were present when Danny Heinrich's home was demolished.
Several killed when truck slams into Berlin Christmas market
A truck has run into a crowded Christmas market in the center of Berlin, causing multiple injuries.
Protests erupted across U.S. at Electoral College meeting locations
Protests erupted nationwide in an effort to prevent Donald Trump from winning the White House as the Electoral College met Monday.
Minnesotans brave coldest weather of season
The below-zero temperature didn't stop hardy Minnesotans from resuming their routines early Monday, Dec. 12, 2016.
Wetterling friends, family emotional at Heinrich sentencing
Friends and family of the Wetterlings spoke to the media after an emotional day in U.S. District Court where Danny Heinrich was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison as part of a plea agreement reached in September, when Heinrich pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography.
First winter storm blasts western Minnesota
The season's first major snow storm had resulted in about 200 crashes and spinouts -- one of them fatal -- by 10 a.m. Wind gusts are expected to reach 50 mph, and many schools have canceled classes.
Photos: Day care incident, chase leaves multiple people injured
A 1-year-old was hanged in a day care Friday morning by a woman in a residential block of south Minneapolis, and the suspect was threatening to jump from a freeway overpass, according to authorities.
Class 3A volleyball quarterfinals
Class 3A volleyball quarterfinal action at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Thursday.
The day after, the world reacts to U.S. election
From protests in California to messages of congratulations to Donald Trump from Russia the world reacts to the U.S. election.
The scene of ambush, killing of two Iowa police officers
Two Des Moines area police officers were shot to death early Wednesday in separate ambush-style attacks while they were sitting in their patrol cars, and police said they are searching for a known suspect.
Hurricane Matthew roars toward Southeast U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of anxious people boarded up their homes and businesses and grabbed a few belongings to flee inland as Hurricane Matthew gained strength and roared toward the Southeast seaboard on Thursday.
Superheroes show up for 6-year-old boy's funeral
The family of Jacob Hall asked mourners to wear superhero costumes to the funeral of their 6-year-old boy, who was struck by gunfire at his South Carolina elementary school.
Florida preps for hurricane after Haiti, Cuba clean up
Officials in central Florida's Brevard County are ordering residents on barrier islands and in flood-prone areas to evacuate Wednesday in advance of the powerful hurricane. Residents who live in mobile and manufactured homes also are being ordered to leave.
Oh, those crazy Ryder Cup fans
It seems decorum goes out the window for the Ryder Cup when fans don outrageous attire to show support for their teams.
Dignitaries turn out to honor Peres at funeral
President Barack Obama and other world leaders hailed Peres for his vision and his leadership in securing a strong defense. But they also spoke of his never-ending quest for peace.
100+ injured in N.J. commuter train crash
A commuter train from New York barreled into a New Jersey rail station without stopping and crashed during the Thursday morning rush hour.
Minnesotans turn out for first day of early voting
This is the first presidential election year in which Minnesotans do not need an excuse to vote absentee, which gives voters the opportunity to vote now.
Lakeville mother in court for hiding daughters from father
A Lakeville mother will serve six years' probation and jail time for hiding her two teenage daughters from their father for more than two years in a divorce and custody battle-turned-missing persons case.
Block parties honor West Bank, Monarch butterfly
At Lake Nokomis Saturday the Monarch Festival was a way to teach kids about the long journey to Mexico the butterfly makes yearly and at the West Bank block party diverse cultures celebrated summer.
Gophers beat Indiana State, 58-28
Mitch Leidner threw four touchdown passes, newcomer Kobe McCrary rushed for 176 yards and the Gophers rolled past Indiana State 58-28 on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
What's it like to rappel 231 feet down a skyscraper?
75 people rappelled 231 feet down the U.S. Bank Plaza Building in Minneapolis as part of a fundraiser for the Northern Star Council.
Hurricane Hermine made landfall in Florida
Hurricane Hermine made landfall in Florida's Big Bend area early Friday as the first hurricane to hit the state in more than a decade, bringing soaking rain, high winds and thousands of power outages. Injuries were reported in Tallahassee as trees fell onto homes.
Tall Ships and a giant rubber ducky return to Duluth
Eight giant ships from around the world will participate in the Parade of Sail Thursday afternoon, kicking off the four-day Tall Ships Duluth 2016 festival that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of spectators to the northern Minnesota city.
Fast-moving California wildfire damages thousands of homes
The Southern California wildfire that began as a small midmorning patch of flame next to Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass had by Tuesday's end turned into a 28-square-mile monster that had burned an untold number of homes.
The ultimate "Grandma's house"
A new grandmother builds a kid-friendly house as a magnet for her grandchildren.
Protesters and police clash for a second night in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee tense skirmishes erupted for a second night following the police shooting of a black man.
Louisiana floods leave thousands homeless
Across southern Louisiana Sunday, residents scrambled to get to safety as rivers and creeks burst their banks, swollen from days of heavy rain that in some areas came close to 2 feet over a 48-hour period.
Flooding from storm forces some Willmar residents from homes
Willmar residents were recovering after a storm dumped more than 13 inches of rain in 24 hours.
GOP convention begins in Cleveland
The GOP convention begins amid widespread speculation about possible clashes between supporters and opponents of Donald Trump.
Baton Rouge ambush of police officers leaves community shaken
A former Marine ambushed police in Baton Rouge, shooting and killing three law enforcement officers less than two weeks after a black man was fatally shot by police there. Three other officers were wounded Sunday, one critically. Police said the gunman was killed at the scene.
