- Reuters
Russian strikes on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill at least two, injure many
Russian strikes on a crowded DIY hardware store in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday killed at least two people, wounded many more, and triggered a huge blaze that fire crews were battling to contain, regional officials said. Oleh Syniehubov, Kharkiv regional governor, said via the Telegram messaging app that two guided bombs had hit the DIY hypermarket in a residential area of the city. Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov said many people were unaccounted for but gave no immediate figures.
- The Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
Photos of the month: Signs of spring
May 25—BEMIDJI — When flowers start to bloom and anglers cast their lines on Lake Bemidji, it's a sure sign that spring is in the air in the Northland. Bemidjians embraced the warm weather by participating in a plethora of outdoor events, from ECFE's annual "Wheels" program and a Unified track meet with athletes from all over the region, to waking up early for Minnesota's fishing opener and ...
- The Bemidji Pioneer, Minn.
94-year-old Bemidji veteran makes it his mission to clean headstones
May 25—BEMIDJI — You could say that every day is Memorial Day for Luvern "Ike" Eickhoff. The 94-year-old Korean War veteran spends his time and money cleaning headstones at cemeteries all around northwestern Minnesota, not just this month, but most of the year. He keeps a bevy of supplies in the rear of his vehicle, making sure to adhere to National Cemetery Administration procedures. "You can ...
