Family of Ricky Cobb II files lawsuit against Minnesota troopers in fatal shooting

Plus: Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 26 weed-themed events across Minnesota. ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Family of Ricky Cobb II files lawsuit against Minnesota troopers in fatal shooting: Allegations outlined in the federal lawsuit accuse the troopers of violating Cobb's civil rights through unreasonable seizure and excessive use of force resulting in Cobb's death during a traffic stop in Minneapolis last summer. [Read more.]( - "Too lenient" plea deal rejected for man whose gun was used by 4-year-old boy to kill little brother: A judge has rejected a plea agreement that could have led to manslaughter and all other charges being dismissed against a southern Minnesota man whose gun was picked up by his girlfriend's 4-year-old son, who then fatally shot his 2-year-old brother. [Read more.]( - Cigarettes at $15 per pack? Minneapolis might do it. The anti-smoking move would set the highest minimum price for smokes in the country and ban discounts. [Read more.]( - Minnesota family's 1-year-old boy dies after fall from Sioux Falls hotel window: Madden Hein was hospitalized for treatment of critical injuries and died Monday, two days after falling from the third floor at the Club House Hotel & Suites, according to his father. [Read more.]( - Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford named to TIME 100 influential people list: Beth Ford, the kid from Iowa who grew up to lead Land O'Lakes as the first openly gay CEO in America, has been named to TIME′s coveted list of the 100 most influential people in the world. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS Police officer in boat rescues cat clinging for its life to car door during Dubai floods: Dubai received about two years' worth of rain in 24 hours, flooding city streets. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 26 weed-themed events across Minnesota. The unofficial holiday celebrating all things cannabis will soon be upon us, and businesses across the state are marking the first 4/20 since legalization in Minnesota are planning to mark the day with events, discounts and specials. Here are more than two dozen things to do on Saturday, April 20. All events are for those 21 and older. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Will the Vikings trade up to No. 3 with New England? Three thoughts from a Patriots insider: Tom Curran, who covers the Patriots for NBC Sports in Boston, joined host Michael Rand on Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast to break down whether New England and the Vikings can be draft trade partners. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Camels are replacing cattle as milk producers in Horn of Africa: "The global camel population has doubled over the last 20 years, something the U.N. agency for agriculture and investment attributes partly to the animal's suitability amid climate change. In times of hardship, camels produce more milk than cows. Many cite an adage: The cow is the first animal to die in a drought; the camel is the last," the Washington Post reports. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES April 17, 2023: A pair of swans took a break on the ice at Lake Mille Lacs near Garrison, after a winter storm laid down a fresh coat of snow on most of Minnesota over the weekend. (Photo: Brian Peterson/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([pinterest]([instagram]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2024 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](