Twin Cities could see up to a foot of snow in season's first big winter storm

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Twin Cities could see up to a foot of snow in season's first big winter storm: Break out the snow blowers and shovels, the first major snowstorm of the season is poised to smack the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota Friday with [up to a foot possible in part of the metro area.]( - Two youths dead after stolen vehicle crashes in northeast Minneapolis during police pursuit: At least two juveniles are dead and as many as three others are injured following a crash in early Thursday in northeast Minneapolis stemming from a police pursuit. [Five people were in the vehicle when it crashed and split in half]( shortly after 2 a.m., police said. - Hennepin County sheriff under investigation for impaired driving in I-94 rollover crash: Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson is suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol when [he crashed a vehicle early Wednesday in western Minnesota](, state authorities said. The 41-year-old Hutchinson acknowledged in a statement to making the "inexcusable decision to drive after drinking alcohol." The sheriff's attorney, Fred Bruno, told the Star Tribune that Hutchinson will remain in Alomere Hospital in Alexandria "for a couple more days" as [he's treated for three broken ribs, and head and hip injuries](. Bruno said he expects the results of a test to show that Hutchinson was legally too intoxicated to drive. - Daunte Wright's passenger takes stand in second day o testimony in Potter trial: The young woman who was a passenger in Daunte Wright's car when he was fatally shot by ex-Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter testified Thursday of his final harrowing moments. Alayna Albrecht-Payton, 20, [opened the second day of testimony in Potter's manslaughter trial]( in Hennepin County District Court. She told the jury that she and Wright had dated for about three weeks, and he was "just so nervous and flustered" during the April 11 traffic stop that led to his shooting when Potter fired her handgun after shouting "Taser, Taser Taser." - Albert Lea bar owner goes on trial for resisting state COVID mandates: Lisa Hanson, who is representing herself in court, again found herself battling officials in the legal establishment who [found many of her arguments without merit or in violation of law or court procedure.]( - Unhappy St. Paul school parents forced to weigh school choice options: The text messages and e-mails flew last week among parents and PTO members when the ax finally fell on Galtier Community School in St. Paul. Five years earlier, the small school had been saved from closure. But on Dec. 1, the school board voted to cease operations after the 2021-22 school year, touching off considerable emotion and anger — [everything but the sharing of potential landing spots for the kids.]( - St. Paul City Council unanimously approves budget, 6.17% levy increase: The St. Paul City Council on Wednesday [unanimously passed an almost $713 million budget]( for 2022, marking a 13% increase from the year before thanks to federal pandemic relief aid and a property tax levy hike. - Met Council will send light-rail trains to Louisiana for needed upkeep: On Wednesday, [the Metropolitan Council awarded a $7.7 million contract to Florida-based RailcarCo.](, which will oversee rust mitigation and other improvements for 16 Bombardier light-rail vehicles. The company, which submitted its proposal almost a year ago, was the lone bidder. The 8-5 vote and related discussion was unusually tense for the council, which oversees Metro Transit. The decision came after the union representing light-rail mechanics insisted that its members could do the work in Minnesota. - New York AG seeks Trump's testimony in civil probe: New York's attorney general is [seeking former President Donald Trump's testimony in an ongoing civil investigation]( into his business practices, a person familiar with the matter said. Attorney General Letitia James' office has requested that Trump sit for a deposition on Jan. 7, according to the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the ongoing investigation. WATCH THIS Paris neighborhood goes bananas after Brazilian soccer star sinks "skylight challenge": Soccer player Nenê drew a large audience to watch him kick a ball through a small window from across the street and [the celebration that followed was ... intense.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Popular Robbinsdale restaurant Pig Ate My Pizza is closing: The pizzeria will stay open through the end of the year. [In January it will become Nouvelle Brewing by Travail.]( - Netflix's holiday flicks rank from treats to lumps of coal: After last season's dull vintage, Netflix has gotten back on track and [improved its batting average this year.]( - Despite a tough year, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra balances its budget: [Donors were "the hero in that story,"]( stepping up at a time when the orchestra couldn't sell concert tickets. SPORTS ROUNDUP - Anthony Edwards is telling the truth, and Karl-Anthony Towns should listen: It might seem odd, a second-year player telling a seventh-year player — a two-time All-Star at that — what he's doing wrong. What helps Anthony Edwards, though, as he emerges as a leadership voice on the Timberwolves is simple —[everything he said Wednesday night about Karl-Anthony Towns is true.]( - Zimmer's five-week fight for his coaching survival begins tonight: [Another difficult ownership decision looms]( over coach Mike Zimmer and possibly general manager Rick Spielman with the Vikings 5-7 and still alive in the playoff race.Spielman deserves as much criticism from Vikings fans as Zimmer, [writes Chip Scoggins.]( - Cheryl Reeve takes over Team USA with goal of another Olympic gold: The Lynx coach and general manager [will lead the American team for the next three years](, including the Paris Games. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK A terrible meal at the worst Michelin-starred restaurant ever: Everywhereist hilariously reviews [a "Dickensian" 27-course, 4.5 hour meal]( that included rancid fried ricotta balls, a main course consisting entirely of a tablespoon of crab and a citrus foam served in a creepy plaster cast of the chef's mouth. FROM THE ARCHIVES Dec. 9, 1987: Coach Kevin Hartzell led the St. Paul Vulcans through a workout. The U.S. Hockey League team, which was restricted to players under the age of 20, offered opportunities for those who might be a cut below the scholarship-bound high school standouts to try to develop into Division 1 scholarship players. (Photo: Rita Reed/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. 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