Majority of Hennepin County board calls for sheriff to resign after DUI conviction

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Majority of Hennepin County board calls for sheriff to resign after DUI conviction: A majority of the Hennepin County Board has [called for the resignation of Sheriff David Hutchinson]( following a drunken driving crash near Alexandria, Minn., last month. Five of the seven county commissioners issued statements demanding that the first-term sheriff resign his position. Since he is elected by voters, the board has no authority to remove him. - Supreme Court weighs Biden administration vaccine rules affecting more than 80M: The justices on Friday heard arguments on [whether to allow the administration to enforce a vaccine-or-testing requirement]( that applies to large employers and a separate vaccine mandate for most health care workers. - Return of mask mandate met with shrugs in Minneapolis, St. Paul: Minneapolis and St. Paul [quietly reconciled themselves Thursday to the return of mask mandates]( with seemingly little outrage over what has been a volatile issue nationwide, and both cities were considering as their next steps requiring proof of vaccination in some public places. - What you need to know about COVID-19 tests: How accurate are at-home tests? Where can you find a test in Minnesota? [Find answers to frequently asked questions about at-home and lab tests.]( The White House is finalizing details with the U.S. Postal Service to [deliver 500 million coronavirus test kits to households across the country](, according to four people familiar with the plans, kick-starting a key part of President Joe Biden's response to the raging omicron variant. - After Edina school district is sued, hornet logo to be a sting of the past: Edina Public Schools' longtime green-and-yellow hornet logo [is heading toward extinction](, the district's superintendent announced Thursday. - Man who rammed doors of south Minneapolis fire station while following woman is jailed for assault: A man was in custody Friday morning after [he rammed the front doors of a Minneapolis fire station]( where a woman had gone to seek protection from him. - Groundbreaking actor and Oscar winner Sidney Poitier dies at 94: Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who [transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen](, became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died. He was 94. - Minnesota deer farmer fights state over illegal carcass dump: A northern Minnesota deer farmer whose herd was infected with chronic wasting disease (CWD) is [refusing to pay for a $194,000 fence]( that state wildlife officials built around a swath of public forest where the man admittedly dumped his farm's dead deer, creating a biohazard. - The Jolly Green Giant has moved on from Minnesota. So who is maintaining his iconic billboard? Roughly a century after its creation, [the mascot continues to have a big presence in two Minnesota cities.]( - Drought, haze and December tornadoes: 2021 was a bewildering weather year in Minnesota. Smoky air from wildfires, a severe June heat wave and unusual snowmelt [made for some strange weather extremes in 2021.]( WATCH THIS Car spins out of control down icy residential street in Connecticut: Fortunately, [nobody was injured in this crash Wednesday in Bristol, Conn.](, where a winter weather advisory for freezing rain was in effect. Let it be a reminder to drive carefully on cold days when black ice may be present on roadways. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - KARE anchor Gia Vang fights racism with #VeryAsian campaign: "Sunrise" co-anchor Gia Vang has added fashion mogul to her duties. The journalist, who joined the KARE morning team in 2019, has helped launch a line of hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts that bare the words "Very Asian." [It's part of campaign to fight racism and raise awareness.]( - Bon Jovi coming to St. Paul in April: Jon Bon Jovi and his namesake crew [will return to Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on April 3]( after opening their tour in Omaha on April 1. - The 5 best things our food writers ate this week: From loaded avocado toast to a chicken rotisserie dinner, [here's a rundown of the greatest hits]( from their dining diaries over the past seven days. SPORTS ROUNDUP - Wild's Kaprizov injured by "predatorial hit" in 3-2 victory over Boston: Kirill Kaprizov left in the second period after [getting boarded by Boston's Trent Frederic](, who received a minor penalty to go along with a major for fighting the Dmitry Kulikov after the hit. - Marvin family's teachings go beyond hockey, and message is heard far from Warroad: The Max Foundation, established after Max Marvin died by suicide, is [spreading the word on helping young people with their mental health](. - Interlachen will host 2030 U.S. Women's Open: The U.S. Women's Open is [returning to Minnesota and Interlachen Country Club in 2030](, 22 years after it was last played there in 2008. It'll be Interlachen's second U.S. Women's Open and sixth USGA championship overall. It'll be played in 2030 on the 100th anniversary of Bobby Jones' U.S. Open victory at Interlachen during his historic grand slam season. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK These homes are off-grid, climate resilient and built out of trash: "Earthships — self-reliant houses built from tires, dirt and garbage — suddenly look like a haven for climate doomers," [reports Nick Aspinwall for the Washington Post.]( 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: The building that houses which iconic downtown Grand Marais pizza restaurant is for sale? Good luck! FROM THE ARCHIVES Jan. 7, 2015: Brothers Austin Bartz, 20, Trevor Bartz, 19, and Connor Bartz, 16, took around 300 hours to build this 12-foot-high snow turtle which measures 37 feet long and 31 feet wide in the family's front yard in New Brighton. The brothers have become well-known locally for producing giant snow sculptures each winter. (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 © 2022 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](