• Home
  • All Sections
  • Search

StarTribune

  • Log In
    • Welcome, User
    • Manage Account
    • eEdition
    • Support
    • Subscribe
    • Log Out
  • Subscribe

Recently Visited

    • Home
    • Local
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Variety
    • Health Highlights
    • Politics
    • Nation
    • World
    • Science
    • Weather
    • Traffic
    • Video
    • Photography
    • Obituaries
    • Archives: 150+ years
    • Classifieds
    • Autos
    • Housing
    • Jobs
    • Coronavirus
    • Minneapolis
    • St. Paul
    • Duluth
    • St. Cloud
    • East Metro
    • North Metro
    • South Metro
    • West Metro
    • Local Columnists
      • James Lileks
      • Jennifer Brooks
    • State Fair
    • Curious Minnesota
    • Twins
    • Vikings
    • Wild
    • Wolves
    • Loons
    • Lynx
    • Gophers
    • Colleges
    • Golf
    • Motorsports
    • Outdoors
    • High Schools
    • Puck Drop
    • Sports Columnists
      • Dennis Anderson
      • Sid Hartman
      • Patrick Reusse
      • Chip Scoggins
      • Jim Souhan
    • Sports Blogs
      • Access Vikings
      • Gophers Basketball
      • Gophers Football
      • Gophers Hockey
      • The Lynx Beat
      • Preps Insider
      • The Olympics
      • Randball
      • StribSports Upload
      • The Twins Beat
      • The United Beat
      • The Wild Beat
      • The Wolves Beat
    • Top Workplaces
    • Agriculture
    • Business Columnists
      • Lee Schafer
      • Neal St. Anthony
    • Opinion Exchange
    • Editorial
    • Steve Sack
    • Letters
    • Podcasts
      • Playing Politics
    • Books
    • Celebs
    • Comics & Games
    • Horoscopes
    • Eat & Drink
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Stage & Arts
    • TV & Media
    • Best of MN
    • Health
    • Home & Garden
    • Inspired
    • Style
    • Taste
    • The Good Life
    • Travel
    • Variety Columnists
      • Gail Rosenblum
      • C. J
    • View all Obituaries
    • Place an Obituary Notice
    • Place an Ad
    • Garage Sales
    • Estate Sales
    • Merchandise
    • Pets
    • Public Notices
    • Recreational Vehicles & Marina
    • Newspaper Ads
    • Auctions
    • Search Used Vehicles
    • Sell your Vehicle
    • Advertise
    • Rentals
    • Commercial
    • Foreclosures
    • Find a Job
    • Your Resume
    • Your Account
    • Employer A-Z
    • Top Workplaces
    • Post a Job
    Star Tribune
    Close
    • Home
    • Local
    • Sports
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Variety
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • Autos
    • Housing
    • Jobs
    More from the Homepage
    prev
    Minnesota's long haul: One year of struggling with COVID-19
    Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    Biden marks 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order
    Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    Businesses damaged in riots after death of George Floyd still fighting for assistance
    897 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths in Minnesota
    Scoggins: Basketball coaching change next logical step for Coyle
    Murder, but gentler: 'Cozy' mysteries a pandemic-era balm
    You betcha! Celebrate 'Fargo' on its 25th anniversary
    Anderson: Lessons from Wisconsin's controversial wolf hunt worth examining
    Medcalf: Security buildup before Derek Chauvin trial risks stifling voice of marginalized communities
    next
    World 462347123

    Putin declares reelection bid, no Olympic boycott

    On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he will run for reelection and he claimed that Russia will not be boycotting the Pyeongchang Olympics. The Russian team has been banned for doping violations at the Sochi games. 
    share
    tweet
    email
    Print
    more
    Share on: Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest
    Copy shortlink:
    Purchase: Order Reprint
    AP
    December 6, 2017 — 1:23pm
    On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced he will run for reelection and he claimed that Russia will not be boycotting the Pyeongchang Olympics. The Russian team has been banned for doping violations at the Sochi games.
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    Chauvin Trial Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    March 6
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    Chauvin Trial Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    March 6
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    Chauvin Trial Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    March 6
    Chauvin Trial Chauvin trial judge's decision on 3rd-degree murder charge overturned
    March 6
    Local Fatal shooting reported near George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
    6:48am
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    Chauvin Trial Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    March 6
    Chauvin Trial Chauvin trial judge's decision on 3rd-degree murder charge overturned
    March 6
    Local Fatal shooting reported near George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
    6:48am
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    Chauvin Trial Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    March 6
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    Chauvin Trial Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    March 6
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    More from Star Tribune
    Variety KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    March 5
    Local 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    March 5
    Local Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    10:32am
    More From Star Tribune
    • KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    • 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    • Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    • Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    • Chauvin trial judge's decision on 3rd-degree murder charge overturned
    • Fatal shooting reported near George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
    More From Star Tribune
    • KSTP chief meteorologist Ken Barlow gets candid about mental health issues
    • 'Miracle' hockey star Pavelich found dead in treatment facility
    • Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
    • Picking jury for Chauvin trial will be huge task with large pool and lots of questions
    • Chauvin trial judge's decision on 3rd-degree murder charge overturned
    • Fatal shooting reported near George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
    More From World
      World
      6 minutes ago

      20 dead, 400 wounded in Equatorial Guinea explosions

      A series of explosions at a military barracks in Equatorial Guinea killed at least 20 people and wounded hundreds of others, state television reported.
      World
      13 minutes ago

      UN says fire in Yemeni migrant detention center kills 8

      A fire broke out Sunday in a detention center for migrants in Yemen's capital, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 170 others, the U.N. migration agency said.
      World
      17 minutes ago

      Greek police, protesters clash in Athens suburb

      Greek police clashed with more than 500 protesters in an Athens suburb on Sunday evening, using tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the crowd.
      Business
      45 minutes ago

      3,000 at Romania anti-vaccination protest amid COVID-19 rise

      Around 3,000 anti-vaccination protesters from across Romania converged outside the parliament building in Bucharest on Sunday as authorities announced new restrictions amid a rise of COVID-19 infections.
      World
      1:20pm

      Myanmar crisis heightens with police raids and strike call

      Myanmar careened deeper into crisis, as police occupied hospitals and universities and reportedly arrested hundreds of people involved in protesting last month's military seizure of power, while a coalition of labor unions called a strike for Monday.
    Top Stories
    • Trucker Israel Pliego — seen with his 2-year-old son Sebastian — was on a heart-lung bypass machine for 50 days last spring after catching COVID-1 Minnesota's long haul: One year of struggling with COVID-19
      6:42am
    • Two injured, one killed in rash of weekend shootings in Mpls
      10:32am
    • Biden marks 'Bloody Sunday' by signing voting rights order
      29 minutes ago
    Most Read
    1. Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama gets vaccine shot • World
    2. B-52s again fly over Mideast in US military warning to Iran • World
    3. UN says fire in Yemeni migrant detention center kills 8 • World
    4. Italian prosecutor seeks life for US men charged with murder • World
    5. Aerials show huge blaze after oil facility strike in Syria • World

    StarTribune

    • Follow Us On:
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Company

    • About the Star Tribune
    • Contact us
    • Work For Us
    • News in Education
    • City Pages
    • High school sports hubs
    • Mobile and tablet apps
    • Policies and Standards

    Advertise with us

    • Talk with a business consultant
    • Media kit
    • Classifieds

    Buy

    • Star Tribune Store
    • Photo Reprints
    • Archived articles
    • Full Page Archive: 150+ years
    • Back Copies
    • Commercial reprints
    • Licensing

    Customer support

    • Help and Feedback
    • Manage your account
    • Newspaper subscription
    • Digital access
    • eEdition
    • Vacation hold/billing

    Website

    • Terms of use
    • Privacy policy
    • Site index
    • RSS

    © 2021 StarTribune. All rights reserved.