Minnesota fishing opener turns political in Otter Tail County

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota fishing opener turns political: In this era of red vs. blue, even a walleye can become a political football. The Governor's Fishing Opener, set for May 15 in Otter Tail County, has [drawn criticism from some residents who aren't fans of Gov. Tim Walz](. - Bar owner who defied COVID restrictions arrested in Iowa: The Albert Lea [business owner who defied pandemic restrictions at her wine bar and has been on the lam]( was arrested Thursday. She posting $2,000 bail, telling the Star Tribune that she still plans to speak Saturday at a previously scheduled "Stand for Liberty" rally at an Albert Lea park. - St. Paul City Council members want state to investigate Ramsey County Sheriff's live-streaming: Three city council members joined the list of east metro officials [criticizing Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher's live patrol videos]( in a resolution asking the state to determine whether they violate any policies. - Why does Minnesota test tornado sirens on the first Wednesday of the month? The [wail of sirens in the distance means one thing to most Minnesotans: It must be Wednesday](. Testing tornado sirens at 1 p.m. on that day is a local tradition. But why? - Man reunited with therapy dog stolen in St. Paul: A therapy dog named Ladybug belonging to a U.S. Navy veteran has been [reunited with its owner and a woman who allegedly stole the pup in St. Paul has been arrested](. - Minnesota schools brace for big budget cuts amid pandemic fallout: School [districts are preparing to lay off teachers, drop programs and increase class sizes]( as they begin to feel the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their budgets. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Celebrity guests help WCCO Radio's Dave Lee say goodbye: The veteran broadcaster, who has hosted the WCCO Radio morning show for nearly 30 years, [signed off Friday following a string of tributes from "mystery guests.](" - The 5 best things our food writers ate this week:[From a brand-new plant-based burger to a fantastic crab cake sandwich](, here's what our food team loved this week. - Revival Smoked Meats leaving Keg and Case: The counter-service [offshoot of the popularRevivalis moving to Minneapolis](, where it will take over the former home of Corner Table. SPORTS ROUNDUP - Christian Darrisaw taken by Vikings after trade with Jets for added draft pick: After trading down nine spots in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night, the [Vikings picked the offensive tackle they'd targeted for much of the spring anyway](. The Vikings made a move to protect quarterback Kirk Cousins, selecting Christian Darrisaw of Virginia Tech. - These 6 Minnesota-inspired innovations changed the sport of fishing forever: Few states, or even countries, can match Minnesota's variety and quality of fish, many of which are dependent on smaller fish — fathead minnows especially — to eat. [Over time this vast fishery has spawned countless innovations among Minnesota's 1 million-plus anglers]( that quite literally have changed fishing history. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. TALKERS TRIVIA Want to win a $15 gift card of your choice? It's Friday, so that means it's time for another trivia question. The correct answer to this question can be found in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to talkers@startribune.com by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive a $15 card of their choice from one of several retailers — Best Buy, Target, Holiday or Menards — as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter. Here is this week's question: Minneapolis is considering making Juneteenth a paid holiday for city employees. Juneteenth marks the freeing of enslaved African Americans by Union soldiers in which U.S. city on June 19, 1865? Good luck! FROM THE ARCHIVES April 30, 2015: Ruth Kincade watched from a distance as her alpacas grazed in the pasture of her farm. She spins their fleece into a variety of products, including blankets and hats, that she sells online. (Photo: Glen Stubbe/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 © 2021 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](