Thomson Reuters may sell all or part of huge Eagan campus as hybrid work becomes the norm

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Thomson Reuters may sell all or part of huge Eagan campus as hybrid work becomes the norm: Thomson Reuters is considering options for the 263-acre Eagan campus that is chiefly the headquarters of its legal products business, as company planners expect less need for space because [employees now appear likely to forever split work between office and home.]( - Winter storm takes aim at western, southern Minnesota on Friday: The Twin Cities metro won't escape entirely, with 2 to 4 inches of snow expected Friday. But that is far less than [the 7 to 10 inches predicted in places such as Worthington, Marshall, Morris and Fergus Falls]( where a winter storm warning will last from midnight Thursday through Friday evening, the National Weather Service said. - Biden to double free COVID tests, add N95s to fight omicron: President Joe Biden announced Thursday that the government will [double to 1 billion the rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests to be distributed free to Americans](, along with the most protective N95 masks, as he highlighted his efforts to "surge" resources to help the country weather the spike in coronavirus cases. - Trial date set for man charged in mass shooting at Buffalo medical clinic: [Gregory P. Ulrich, 68, is scheduled to go on trial May 16]( in Wright County District Court on charges of first-degree murder, numerous attempted murder counts and other charges in connection with the Feb. 9 assault at Allina Health Clinic that killed one staff member and injured four. - Frank Moe, legislator and avid dog sled musher, dies at 56: Moe, a two-term DFL state legislator from Bemidji whose passion for environmental protections inspired him to drive a dog sled team on a lobbying trek from the North Shore to the Capitol, [has died of brain cancer.]( - Minneapolis, St. Paul to require vaccine proof or negative test for bars, restaurants: Minneapolis and St. Paul [will require customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test]( to enter restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues, marking some of the most aggressive steps the Twin Cities have taken to curb the spread of the virus. - Biden heads to Senate with voting legislation on the line: President Joe Biden is [set to meet privately with Senate Democrats at the Capitol]( on Thursday, hoping to deliver a jolt to their long-stalled voting and elections legislation despite the long odds still facing the top party priority. - RNC threatens to stop candidate participation in presidential debates: The Republican National Committee said Thursday it is planning a rules change that would force presidential candidates seeking the party's nomination to [sign a pledge saying they will not participate in any debates]( sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates. The party is seeking an alternative partner and cited concerns with moderators selected by the debate commission, a desire for a debate before early voting starts and changes to the commission's board, RNC spokesperson Danielle Alvarez said. WATCH THIS The time astronaut Scott Kelly put on a gorilla suit aboard the International Space Station: [Zero-gravity hijinks ensued.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. 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In the latter category, she also takes on many different roles: rapper, singer, songwriter and guitarist — all talents [brightly and brazenly displayed on her new hip-hop-heavy EP, "Earth to Diane."]( - Our critics' top entertainment picks for the week ahead: [Kacey Musgraves, a Billie Holiday tribute and ice castles in New Brighton top the list.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Vikings seek interviews with slew of GM candidates: The Vikings have [requested to speak with eight candidates for their open general manager job](, and could soon meet with the first female candidate to interview for a GM position in NFL history. - Five questions we'd like to ask fired Vikings coach Mike Zimmer: [He hasn't spoken publicly since Monday's news]( other than to issue a statement. - Ignored by Minnesota colleges, city hoops coaches work to get players noticed: Minneapolis North's Larry McKenzie is [leading a group of frustrated coaches seeking more recruiting respect for their players](. 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