Mpls. Landmarks, Including I-35W Bridge, To Glow Blue And Yellow In Support Of Ukrainians
Bridges and buildings in Minneapolis will be glowing blue and yellow in support of the people of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
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Bridges and buildings in Minneapolis will be glowing blue and yellow in support of the people of Ukraine amid the Russian invasion.
For the estimated 17,000 Ukrainian-Americans living in Minnesota, the last 24 hours have been filled with concern, as Russia continues its invasion of the country.
Russian forces have launched attacks on Ukranian bases and cities. Along with the explosions in multiple cities, Ukraine's government says Russian tanks and troops have rolled across the border.
The economic ripple effect from the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia is growing.
"People are worried. People can't live normal lives," said Luda Anastazievsky, who was born in Ukraine but has lived in Minnesota for decades. "There's a lot of psychological pressure, there's a lot of economical pressure."
"Without [U.S.] support, it's gonna be that much more bloody for Ukrainians," Stefan Iwaskewycz said. "We would hope that with a strong show of force it would deter what Russia's trying to do."
With tens of thousands of Russian troops massing on Ukraine's border Tuesday night, Sen. Amy Klobuchar says she agrees Russian President Vladimir Putin could be on the verge of an attack.
Seven U.S. senators are in Ukraine to meet with that country's president and other officials.
In the hours after the Iranian missile attack on a base with U.S. troops in Iraq, a Ukrainian passenger plane, carrying 176 people, crashed shortly after takeoff, killing everyone on board.
Scott Fitzgerald told reporters, "That's a terrible word. I would never use that word. I wish the president hadn't used it because I think it's unfortunate."
For the past week and half, Ukraine has been all over the airwaves. The eastern European county has become the center of an American political scandal.
The whistleblower complaint includes accusations of presidential interference and a cover-up by the White House.
Reaction to the summary of the call between President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian president is split.
The Ukrainian navy says Russian ships fired on and seized three of its artillery ships Sunday.
DakhaBrakha made their debut at The Dakota in August 2014. The Ukrainian quartet will take the stage at The Dakota beginning at 8 p.m. April 20 and 21. Tickets cost between $32 and $42.
Kramarczuk's Restaurant, Deli and Sausage Company was selling traditional, handmade Ukrainian Easter eggs in northeast Minneapolis Saturday afternoon to benefit refugees in Ukraine.
A few days ago, the list of features for this year's Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival dropped. There are more than 170 movies in the lineup, and, as you can imagine, there's a lot to look through.
The Federal Aviation Administration suspended U.S. flights to Israel for 24 hours after a rocket fell near the Tel Aviv airport. Fighting between Israelis and Hamas militants has led to safety concerns for anyone traveling to Israel. Israel isn't the only war-torn country right now.
A Minnesota family is mourning relatives who died on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 when it was shot down over eastern Ukraine.
U.S. Rep. John Kline talked about the Malaysian Airlines disaster, school lunches and more with Esme Murphy on WCCO Sunday Morning.
A Minnesota man lost a brother and sister-in-law in the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 tragedy. Arjen and Yvonne Ryder were making their trip back home to Australia, after a trip to the Netherlands and France.
The Senate has voted to take up a bill that supporters of the Keystone XL oil pipeline want to use as a vehicle to authorize immediate construction of the proposed pipeline from Canada to the United States.
With Ukraine and Russia on the verge of a possible war, the rest of world is watching and waiting to see the next course of action.
Kramarczuk's was recently honored with one of the top prizes in the national food world, and now you can make their famous recipes at home. Jason DeRusha eats at the Nordeast sausage institution.
The case against the 12-year-old boy involved in the school shooting hoax in New Prague last month was resolved Monday.
