Freak accident in snowy ditch near Faribault kills popular hunting guide

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Freak accident in snowy ditch near Faribault kills popular hunting guide: A southern Minnesota man killed while trying to free his pickup truck from a snowy ditch was a well known big-game hunting and fishing guide who traveled the world in pursuit of trophies from himself and his clients. Travis Pineur, co-founder of Nomad Adventures with his wife, died Sunday about 4 miles from his home in Morristown Township [under a freak set of circumstances along a rural road](, according to the Rice County Sheriff’s Office. - Minnesota plow drivers work overtime to keep up with the snow: Plow operators working for cities, counties and the state [play a critical role when winter weather strikes](. Without them, Minnesota might be like many states in the south where just a few inches of snow can bring everything to a halt. Here, snow is a temporary setback cleared away by the men and women driving the big trucks. - Walz proposes $1.3 billion for infrastructure projects: [Minnesota should borrow nearly $1.3 billion]( to improve housing, transportation, university buildings and other infrastructure, Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday. Walz wants to use state-backed borrowing to spend $345 million on transportation and transit and $300 million on higher education, evenly divided between the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State systems. - New bridge over I-94 in St. Paul aims to reclaim part of Rondo's past: Though a half-century has passed since Interstate 94 plowed through St. Paul’s historic Rondo district, there are many who still remember the trauma of that disruption and view the unsightly Dale Street bridge over the freeway as a blemish from that time. Now Ramsey County plans to replace that narrow, utilitarian 1960s-era span with [a new bridge that comes with sweeping walkways](, green space, and art, poetry, even dance steps etched into the pavement. The bridge will nod to Rondo’s history as a vibrant African-American neighborhood that has persevered despite the displacement decades ago of more than 600 black families. - Michael Cohen expected to accuse Trump of lying, cheating and racism: President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, is expected to give a behind-the-scenes account of what he will claim is Trump's lying, racism and cheating, and possibly even criminal conduct, when [he testifies publicly before a House committee on Wednesday](, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. - Minnesota man gets 10 years in North Dakota priest attack: A Minnesota man has been [sentenced to spend 10 years in prison]( for attacking a priest in North Dakota in an apparent dispute over a woman. - Parent of transgender teen files lawsuit alleging bias at Coon Rapids High School: The mother of a transgender teen who was on the swim team at Coon Rapids High School is suing the Anoka-Hennepin School District — [accusing the state’s largest school system of discrimination]( for not allowing him to use the boys’ locker room. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Anoka County District Court, argues that Anoka-Hennepin school leaders violated the student’s constitutional rights, as well as the Minnesota Human Rights Act. - Startup maestro dupes Alabama town through network of lies: Kyle Sandler said he was a one-time Google executive who got rich on the West Coast and, in a stroke of good fortune, picked an Alabama town as his new home. Authorities say [Sandler raked in investments totaling about $1.9 million]( from more than 50 investors, all the while diverting their money for his personal expenses such as child care, rent and cars. - Macy's cost-cutting plan includes sacking 100 vice presidents: Macy's announced [a multiyear money-saving restructuring program]( that it says will shrink its management structure and make the department store more nimble in a fiercely competitive environment. The plan, unveiled Tuesday, would result in annual cost savings of $100 million and include the elimination of 100 vice president positions. - Minnesota survives an unwelcome weekend invasion: When bullies come to town, you can ignore them and starve them of the attention they so dearly crave. Or you can push back when they try to push people around. Bullies came to town last weekend, [and Minnesotans were not having it](, writes Jennifer Brooks.  Watch this New documentary examines housing segregation in Minneapolis: "Jim Crow of the North," [TPT's new hour-long documentary]( on the work of Mapping Prejudice to uncover and map the use of racial covenants to prevent African Americans from moving into white neighborhoods during the 20th century, is fascinating and well worth watching.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - How much snow is safe for your roof? The record-setting snowfall that we've received here in Minnesota raises concerns about how much snow a roof can hold. Should you remove snow from your roof to prevent a collapse? [Reuben "the Home Inspector" Saltzman weighs in.]( - Former KFAN regular Henry Lake replaces Al Malmberg on WCCO: Henry Lake, a long-time member of the KFAN family, is switching teams. The radio personality [will host "Lake Night" from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. weekdays](, starting March 11 on WCCO Radio. He replaces Al Malmberg, who was let go earlier this month. - Target takes aim at Victoria's Secret with new lingerie brands: Target Corp. is making a big push into the high-margin market for lingerie and sleepwear, [launching three house brands that expressly avoid]( in its marketing the airbrushed, emaciated and busty models that have long defined the segment.  Sports roundup - Five Vikings storylines at this week's NFL scouting combine: More than 300 of college football’s best players will be ushered through Indianapolis, [where the Vikings eye positions of need]( and feel out their road map for free agency beginning in two weeks. - Wild GM Paul Fenton's bold moves were long overdue: Fenton hasn’t initiated a complete teardown — yet — but his moves before and at Monday’s trade deadline [left no ambiguity about his feelings on the roster]( he inherited as general manager. He’s ready to start over, and significant changes were necessary, writes Chip Scoggins. - New Twin Marwin Gonzalez "couldn't be in a better spot": What a shopping spree Derek Falvey went on Monday. He upgraded the Twins defense at the corners, he added power and slick fielding to the middle infield, and he even uncovered another dependable, slugging outfielder to add to their deepest position, one who thrives in Target Field. And as a cost-saving bonus, [all these new weapons can share one uniform.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “Nobody goes anywhere with out us.” -- [Ramsey County snow plow driver Jon Yankovec.](  Worth a click Growing list of states seek to bypass electoral college: "Colorado is set to become the latest member of a group of states banding together to bypass the electoral college system. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact — which already has 11 states and the District of Columbia on board — would hand the 2020 presidential election to whoever wins the popular vote. But it would only take effect if states representing at least 270 electoral college votes pass the law," [the Washington Post reports.](  From the archives Feb. 26, 1935: Western Minnesota farmers brought a starving cow and horse to the Minnesota State Capitol as part of their demonstration seeking state aid for animal feed as the struggling farmers faced high feed prices and a drought. (Photo: Star Tribune) 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 © 2019 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](