Minnesota Midday: Pretti family speaks, Hermantown data center vote, Wednesday storms

Alex Pretti's parents to speak publicly for the first time

Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis in January during Operation Metro Surge, are scheduled to speak to reporters with their attorney at 11 a.m. Tuesday.…

✔ Sources: MPR News, CBS News Minnesota

Hermantown postpones Google data center votes after packed protest

On Monday, October 26, the Hermantown City Council postponed votes on final local approvals for a proposed Google data center near Duluth after hundreds packed city hall for a special meeting. Police declared an unlawful assembly, citing an overcapacity…

✔ Sources: MPR News, Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota rain tapers off Tuesday; storms possible Wednesday

Across Minnesota, Tuesday's morning rain is tapering off, with a drier afternoon and lingering clouds. FOX 9 and CBS Minnesota both say thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves through; FOX 9 says storms are most…

✔ Sources: FOX 9, CBS News Minnesota

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