>>Former House Majority Leader Winkler Victimized in THC Company Fraud Case

(Minneapolis, MN) — Former Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler is the victim in a fraud case involving the co-owner of his T-H-C beverage company. Hennepin County prosecutors are charging 46-year-old Christopher Schenk from Eden Prairie with stealing 76 thousand dollars from Crooked Beverage Company. Schenk is accused of writing fake emails under the name of Twin Cities attorney Chris Madel. Schenk has denied the allegations. Winkler recently announced that he’s running for the Minnesota House District 43-B seat next year after an unsuccessful run for Hennepin County attorney in 2022.

>>Cass County Deputy Shot, Suspect Dead near Bayside Resort

(Walker, MN) — A Cass County sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being shot during a deadly exchange of gunfire with a suspect on the Leech Lake Reservation near Walker. Authorities say it happened Sunday afternoon near Bayside Resort, about five miles from Northern Lights Casino. Emergency crews stopped the deputy’s bleeding before he was airlifted to a Fargo hospital. The suspect died at the scene. Names have not been released. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating. This marks the second officer-involved shooting in the Walker area since August.

>>MSP Airport Food Workers to Announce Strike Dates for Thanksgiving Period

(Minneapolis, MN) — Food workers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport will announce plans today (Mon) for strike dates during the Thanksgiving travel period. The Unite Here Local 17 members are calling for significant wage increases and lower health insurance costs after more than a year of bargaining. The company HMSHost operates food service locations at both M-S-P terminals including Shake Shack, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, The Wild Sports Bar, Smashburger, Moe’s, and Hissho Sushi Bar. Some of the food workers earn under 16 dollars an hour. Their contract expired last December, and the no-strike clause ended in May.

>>Narrow Band of Snow Expected in Southern Minnesota Late Monday into Tuesday

(Chanhassen, MN) — Some parts of southern Minnesota could get a blast of winter weather later today (Mon) into tomorrow morning. National Weather Service Meteorologist Tyler Hasenstein says they’re expecting a narrow band of snow along and south of the Minnesota River. He says an area from Granite Falls down through Mankato and then towards Rochester and La Crosse has the best chance of one to two inches of snow. Some guidance suggests the Twin Cities could see light snow. He says the edges of this storm system could see freezing rain or a rain-snow mix. No accumulation is expected north of Interstate 94.

>>Ely Gray Wolf Sightings Renew Debate Over Endangered Status

(Ely, MN) — A string of gray wolf sightings in Ely is reigniting debate over whether the species should remain federally protected. Republican Congressman Pete Stauber is urging federal officials to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, arguing states need more authority to manage growing populations. Minnesota wildlife officials estimate about 2,700 gray wolves currently roam the state. Residents have reported at least three wolf sightings in Ely this month alone. However, the Voyageurs National Park Wolf Project estimates a 20-percent drop in the wolf population due to a mild winter and fewer deer in the northern Minnesota.

>>19-Year-Old Rider Suffers Serious Injuries in Douglas County Dirt Bike Crash

(Garfield, MN) — Authorities in Douglas County say a 19-year-old rider is hospitalized with serious but non-life threatening injuries suffered in a dirt bike crash near Garfield. Sheriff’s deputies located Riley Wunderlich semi-responsive and in severe pain on Saturday. A witness reported Wunderlich was riding in a ditch and was ejected from the bike while trying to jump a driveway. He was taken to a hospital in Alexandria and later airlifted to another medical facility for treatment. The report says Wunderlich was wearing a helmet and that alcohol wasn’t involved.

>>Teen Arrested for DWI Following Rollover Crash in Chanhassen

(Chanhassen, MN) — A 17-year-old boy is facing D-W-I charges after a rollover crash on Highway 7 Sunday morning in Chanhassen. Deputies say the teen lost control and rolled the vehicle. He was checked by medics at the scene, then taken to jail. Investigators say his blood alcohol level was over twice the legal limit. Impaired driving and speed remain two of the leading factors in serious crashes.

>>Vikings Fall to Bears on Walk-Off Field Goal

(Minneapolis, MN) — The Minnesota Vikings suffered a 19-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on a last-second field goal Sunday at U-S Bank Stadium. The Purple took a 17-16 lead on a touchdown by Jordan Addison with 50 seconds remaining. But the Bears’ Devin Duvernay returned the kickoff 56 yards, setting up Cairo Santos for the 48-yard, game-winning kick. Jordan Mason scored on a 16-yard run to start Minnesota’s fourth-quarter rally. Quarterback J-J McCarthy completed 16 of 32 passes for 151 yards, one T-D, and two interceptions. The 4-and-6 Vikings play this Sunday at 6-3-and-1 Green Bay.

>>Kaprizov’s Overtime Goal Leads Wild Past Golden Knights

(St.Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Wild are celebrating a 3-2 win over the Las Vegas Golden Knights in overtime Sunday evening at Grand Casino Arena. Kirill Kaprizov scored the game-winning goal on the power play with 11 seconds remaining in O-T. Yakov Trenin and Joel Eriksson Ek scored for Minnesota in regulation and Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves for the victory. The Wild wrap up a five-game homestand Wednesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.