Fishing opener turns political in Otter Tail County County tries to reel in opposition to Walz visit. April 30, 2021 10:22am Text size Copy shortlink:
In this era of red vs. blue, even a walleye can become a political football.
The Governor s Fishing Opener, set for May 15 in Otter Tail County, has drawn criticism from some residents who aren t fans of Gov. Tim Walz.
Nick Leonard, deputy Otter Tail County administrator, told the County Board this week that he s fielded a few phone calls from residents who aren t thrilled to have Walz visit. There will be folks who want to make this about the governor, Leonard said at a board meeting. Walz got about 36% of the vote in the 2018 election while his Republican opponent, Jeff Johnson, got about 61%.
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Minneapolis streets erupt in elation over guilty verdicts for Derek Chauvin Hundreds gathered outside the courthouse to hear the jury s decision. April 20, 2021 4:52pm
Video (01:03) : Minneapolis streets erupt in elation over guilty verdicts for Derek Chauvin in George Floyd s death. Text size Copy shortlink:
A cacophony of celebration broke out in downtown Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon, as a Hennepin County judge read the guilty verdicts against ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the courthouse, which had been enclosed in razor wire, in advance of the verdict, many playing live feed from inside the courthouse on their phones. The crowd fell silent as Judge Peter Cahill read the verdict, and members pressed ears against their phones to hear the stream. As the news swept over the group, they erupted in jubilation.