Traffic snags await weekend anglers; a foot of snow to melt in Duluth; Ira Glass and the power of podcasts

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Evening Update Good evening. Two things anglers heading to this weekend’s fishing opener won’t want to catch: traffic and road construction. Roads leading to the lake will be rife with both, especially near Albert Lea, Minn., where the Governor’s Fishing Opener takes place. Interstate 90, which runs just north of the southern Minnesota city, will be down to a single lane in each direction in the area, and to the west between Fairmont and Blue Earth. [Find a roundup]( of this weekend's larger construction projects in the metro area here. [Pine County sheriff: DNR officer who drowned was not wearing life jacket]( [There was a life jacket in the boat; agency policy requires its use.]( [Last night's storm dumped up to a foot of snow on Duluth]( [The snowfall sent the city over 100 inches of snow for the season.]( [Pilot of small plane dies in crash near Moose Lake airport]( [The plane was unaccounted for since it took off late Wednesday afternoon.]( [ACA market rebound could prompt $800M in rebates to consumers]( [Political uncertainty didn't stop insurers selling individual coverage for more money last year.]( [Trump to nominate Shanahan as defense secretary]( [He's been leading the Pentagon as acting secretary since Jan. 1.]( ['This American Life' star Ira Glass on 3 favorite podcasts and 'the power of narrative']( [He's appearing Saturday at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.]( 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 © 2019 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](