Minneapolis officer who fatally shot Amir Locke won't be charged

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minneapolis officer who fatally shot Amir Locke won't be charged: The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot 22-year-old Amir Locke during a SWAT raid on a downtown apartment in early February was legally justified in his actions and will not be charged with a crime, [Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman and Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Wednesday.]( Read the [official reports on the shooting here.]( - Under new policy, Minneapolis police will no longer be able to use no-knock warrants: In the latest effort to address the use of no-knock warrants after the police killing of Amir Locke this winter, [the new policy announced by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey states that Minneapolis officers serving a warrant must announce their presence]( and then wait 20 seconds during the daytime, or 30 seconds at night, before entering, unless under "exigent circumstances." The policy defines "exigent circumstances" as when in hot pursuit, to prevent imminent harm or provide emergency aid, to prevent imminent destruction or removal of evidence and to prevent the imminent escape of a suspect. The new policy, which goes into effect Friday, specifies that destruction or removal of narcotics does not qualify as exigent circumstances. - Officer shot in Roseville after responding to report of gunfire, police say man is dead: A Roseville police officer was taken to the hospital after being shot Tuesday evening, and [a 53-year-old Roseville man was dead](, Roseville police said in statements. - $2M in fixes needed for new MSP parking ramp: A nearly two-year-old parking ramp at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's main terminal that has won awards for its commanding design [needs more than $2 million in repairs to correct flooding and potential cracking issues](, airport officials say. - West set to toughen sanctions on Russia as Ukraine urges more: Western governments prepared Wednesday to [toughen sanctions against Russia and send more weapons to Ukraine](, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pointedly accused the world of failing to end Moscow's invasion of his country and what he said was a campaign of murders, rapes and wanton destruction by Russian forces. - Phillips neighbors pitch city-sanctioned homeless camps: A dozen encampments have sprouted during the past two years in the Phillips neighborhood, where residents are banding together in search of solutions, including the idea of a "safe outdoor space," [a city-sanctioned outdoor encampment]( with a certain level of management, security, hygiene, housing and addiction services. - Prior Lake man given 28-year term for role in shooting death of teen during drug deal: Braylen J. Miller, 19, was sentenced Tuesday in Scott County District Court after [pleading guilty in connection with the death of Samuel A. Keezer](, of Burnsville, who was shot in the store parking lot on Hwy. 13 and died two days later at HCMC. - Minnesota Supreme Court reappoints director accused of bullying and unprofessional conduct: The chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court has [reappointed Susan Humiston as director of the state agency in charge of lawyer discipline](, despite objections from the oversight board that oversees the agency and allegations of bullying by former employees. - What you need to know about the avian flu outbreak: The poultry industry, regulators and politicians have repeatedly assured consumers it is not a food safety issue. But bird viruses do, however, [have the potential to do economic damage.]( WATCH THIS Ole Miss baseball player steals second, third and home — all in the same play: Peyton Chatagnier demonstrated the value of heads-up baserunning in [this wild play last month vs. Alcorn State.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Going to a Twins game? Here are the new foods at Target Field. [Debuts for 2022 include Australian-style hand pies](, "upcycled" sandwiches made with spent-grain bread, tacos from a family-owned Roseville restaurant, candied nuts from a multigenerational confection company, and a grilled cheese that showcases the producers in northeast Minneapolis' Food Building. - Spring into brunch season with these 8 recipes: From salads to egg bakes, [brunch can be as varied as a cook wants it to be](. Just don't forget dessert. - 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week: [Highlights for April 7-13 include Santana](, Arooj Aftab, Ukrainian group Dakha Brakha and Slipknot SPORTS ROUNDUP - Twins postpone season opener against Seattle to Friday: The Twins have [postponed their Thursday opener against Seattle]( until Friday because of the weather forecast, which includes a mix of rain and snow and temperatures in the 30s. The game is now scheduled for a 3:10 p.m. start on Friday. - Once cast aside, MSU Mankato is now a national power under Hastings: During the men's college hockey shake-up caused by the Big Ten, MSU Mankato was left behind when a new conference was formed. The message directed at the Mavericks' program was clear, [writes Patrick Reusse.]( - Motzko's unspeakable grief remains, yet this Gophers season is helping to heal: The Gophers men's hockey coach thanked his team after it clinched a Frozen Four berth for all it has done to [help him cope with the death of son Mack last summer.]( Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK The remarkable brain of a carpet cleaner who speaks 24 languages: "By his count, it is actually 37 more languages, with at least 24 he speaks well enough to carry on lengthy conversations. He can read and write in eight alphabets and scripts. He can tell stories in Italian and Finnish and American Sign Language. He's teaching himself Indigenous languages, from Mexico's Nahuatl. to Montana's Salish. The quality of his accents in Dutch and Catalan dazzle people from the Netherlands and Spain," [writes Jessica Contrera for the Washington Post.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES April 6, 2021: A T. Rex in a the front yard of a home on Portland Ave. S. in Minneapolis drew little notice from passersby. (Photo: Jeff Wheeler/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.](