Jury awards $111M to college student after care at St. Cloud Hospital left leg permanently damaged

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Jury awards $111M to college student after care at St. Cloud Hospital left leg permanently damaged: The man's attorney believes [this is the biggest jury award of its kind in Minnesota "by a lot."]( - Teen's month-long hospital stay underscores challenges facing children in crisis: The confinement of children with mental and behavior problems to hospitals has grown more severe during the pandemic, with [an increasing number waiting weeks or even months for an opening in a treatment center](. The crisis is drawing renewed attention from lawmakers this spring as they set Minnesota's state budget. - Late Rep. Jim Hagedorn's family sues his widow for medical expenses: [Family members of the late U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn are suing his widow](, Jennifer Carnahan, to recoup medical expenses related to treatments he received in Arizona before his death. Carnahan, who is running to replace her husband in Congress, said in a statement that her husband's estate is required to go through the probate process in the courts to "determine the disposition of assets in accordance with Minnesota law." - Overcount saved Minnesota from losing congressional seat, Census Bureau says: Around 1 in 20 residents in Arkansas and Tennessee were missed during the 2020 census, and four other U.S. states had significant undercounts of their populations which could short-change them of federal funding in the current decade, according to figures from a survey the U.S. Census Bureau released Thursday. On the flip side, residents in eight states were overcounted during the once-a-decade head count that is used to allocate political power and federal funding. In Minnesota and Rhode Island, [overcounts appear to have saved them from losing congressional seats.]( - Minnesota Capitol temporarily locked down due to pursuit: A police pursuit that ended outside the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul [caused officials to temporarily lock down the complex Wednesday night.]( St. Paul police say four boys are in custody after their stolen vehicle hit a squad car and then crashed in a state parking lot. - Minnesota's unemployment rate falls to record low of 2.2%: Employers added 11,900 jobs last month, after adding 13,200 in March. It was the [seventh straight month of job growth in the state.]( - Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage: President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to [speed production of infant formula]( and authorized flights to import supply from overseas, as he faces mounting political pressure over a domestic shortage caused by the safety-related closure of the country's largest formula manufacturing plant. - Couple charged with stealing $500K in high-end merchandise from Nordstrom Ridgedale: A couple who recently divorced and had worked together at Nordstrom in Minnetonka's Ridgedale Center have been arrested and [charged with stealing merchandise valued at about $500,000 from the department store.]( - Motorist fleeing police in Rochester caught when she gets stuck in freshly poured concrete: A motorist attempting to flee police in Rochester didn't get far when she turned onto a street under construction and [her vehicle became stuck in freshly poured concrete.]( WATCH THIS "Fisheye" time lapse reveals Milky Way during Super Flower Blood Moon eclipse: The Gemini Observatory's "all-sky" camera captured [this stunning view of the Milky Way]( during the lunar eclipse earlier this week. 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There are also [roster spots and roles that need to be hammered out based on merit.]( - Charge Twins with an error for sending Royce Lewis back to minors: A team that sits in first place demoted its hottest hitter and one of its most exciting players hours after watching him smash a double and a home run. Bad move, [writes Chip Scoggins.]( - Veteran Kendricks plays key role in new Vikings culture: The linebacker's remarks about the team's culture at the end of last season became [a bellwether for how the Vikings replaced GM Rick Spielman and coach Mike Zimmer](. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Over 55, and not retired after all: "After leaving the labor force in unusual numbers early in the pandemic, Americans approaching retirement age are back on the job at previous levels," [reports Ben Casselman for the New York Times.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES May 19, 2004: Kevin Garnett, left, and Latrell Sprewell share a moment after the Wolves' exhausting Game 7 win over the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Target Center in Minneapolis. Garnett netted 32 points and 21 rebounds in the 83-80 victory on his 28th birthday. (Photo: Brian Peterson/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.](