Upcoming storms could place this winter among 10 snowiest on record

Plus: New Hulu series has major Minnesota connections ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Upcoming storms could place this winter among 10 snowiest on record: As of Wednesday, the Twin Cities had picked up 75.3 inches of snow for the season, and another 3 to 5 inches is expected Thursday through Friday. Saturday could deliver another 3 to 6 inches across the southern two-thirds of Minnesota. [Read more.]( - Judge accepts controversial plea deal for teen involved in fatal home invasion: The agreement would require the 17-year-old to serve 18-24 months at the juvenile correctional facility in Red Wing for second-degree unintentional murder. [Read more.]( - Three GOP newcomers to Minnesota Senate create headaches for DFL majority: The Minnesota Senate's tradition of decorum and orderly debate has been upended this year by some Republican newcomers who are antagonizing the Democratic majority and dragging discussions on for hours. [Read more.]( - Tiny, long-neglected Minneapolis park space to get new life as skate park: A tiny but important wedge of green space, serving the densely populated Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, is coming out of years-long dormancy as a new skate park. [Read more.]( - Walz signs executive order protecting gender-affirming health care: The order's aim is similar to proposals introduced in the DFL-controlled Legislature, but supporters said recent legislative action in other states prompted the need for an emergency action as the bills make their way through the process. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS Doberman, three newborn pups rescued from collapsed building nearly a month after Turkey earthquake: An emaciated two-year-old doberman named Sila was found by an animal rescue team Monday in the basement of the collapsed building along with three tiny puppies in Hatay, Turkey, four weeks after the devastating earthquake struck the region, Reuters reports. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING New Hulu series has major Minnesota connections: "Unprisoned," a new series starring Kerry Washington, was shot in Los Angeles. But there are plenty of reminders that it's set in the Twin Cities — Minneapolis sweatshirts on sale at a department store, a hangout called Lake Harriet Coffee, copies of the Star Tribune in a news rack. Those who stick around for the final credits also will see that Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis supervised the music. But the most important local ingredient is the show's creator, Tracy McMillan. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Vikings should finally have some leverage in negotiations with Cousins: Kirk Cousins has given the Vikings five years of stable quarterback play. That might turn into six. It might turn into many more. But in a twist on the relationship so far, the determination about Cousins' future with the Vikings this offseason might evolve into a more level playing field in which both sides have leverage in negotiations. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Wild big cat captured in Cincinnati suburb tests positive for cocaine: The African serval, which looks similar to a leopard, was captured after being spotted in a tree in Oakley, Ohio. Known as "Amery," the cat later tested positive for exposure to cocaine. It was transferred to the Cincinnati Zoo for care and supervision, WLWT 5 reports. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES March 9, 2019: Edina hockey players celebrated their 2A championship victory against Eden Prairie in the boys' hockey state tournament Class 2A championship game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (Photo: Aaron Lavinsky/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 © 2023 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](