Evening Update: 7 years for Starkey fraud; Gopher starter to sit out bowl game; Twin Cities restaurants we'll miss

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Evening Update Good evening. A federal judge sentenced Jerry Ruzicka, former president of hearing-aid giant Starkey Laboratories, to seven years in prison today for his role in embezzling more than $18.9 million from the Eden Prairie company. The sentence was considerably less than the 15 to 20 years sought by prosecutors, who said that Ruzicka (foreground in photo) had not shown remorse for his crimes. “I think in many respects you are a good person,” U.S. District Judge John Tunheim told Ruzicka. “You helped a lot of people, and in many ways you are responsible for Starkey’s success over the years because of your leadership. But obviously things went too far and we have to respect the jury’s decision.” Ruzicka is scheduled to report to prison March 11. [Coach P.J. Fleck says at least one starter disciplined for Gophers bowl game]( [He called a report of six to eight players facing possible suspension inaccurate.]( [New population estimates show Minnesota could keep 8th House seat]( [But the state is still at risk of losing the seat because other states are growing faster.]( [Stocks skid to 15-month low after Fed raises rates again]( [The U.S. central bank said it expects to increase interest rates at a slightly slower pace next year.]( [Cannabis for Christmas? In Minnesota, CBD products are hot this holiday]( [CBD, a cannabis compound, is in everything from gumdrops to bath bombs.]( [Ruling: Hastings cop justified in killing stabbing suspect running at him with sharp object]( [The officer's account was consistent with video from a police body camera, the Dakota County Attorney's Office said.]( [Get a peek inside the steakhouse opening in the former La Belle Vie]( [P.S. Steak is gearing up to open next month.]( [Saying goodbye: 40 Twin Cities restaurants that closed in 2018]( [It's been a year of ups and downs at Twin Cities restaurants. Here are the closings we mourn.]( Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([google+]([pinterest]([instagram]([tumblr]( [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 © 2018 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](