Reuters reports Nippon Steel, a Japanese company, has acquired U.S. Steel in a $14.9 billion deal. Duluth News Tribune reports people on the Iron Range employed by U.S. Steel are nervous in regards to the deal and whether it’s going to affect their jobs. “U.S. Steel also owns a 15% stake in Hibbing Taconite. Cleveland-Cliffs owns the remaining stake in Hibbing Taconite and manages the mine and plant.”
KAAL-TV reports tons of of petitions asking for an end to mail-in voting in Wabasha County have led some precincts to return to in-person voting ahead of the 2024 election.
ESPN’s Jamal Collier reports Anthony Edwards has issued an announcement following the release of text messages by which he allegedly asked a lady to have an abortion. “I made comments in the warmth of a moment that will not be me, and that will not be aligned with what I imagine and who I would like to be as a person,” Edwards wrote.
Fox9 reports three woman have reported similar symptoms after drinking alcohol at a Dinkytown bar.
Star Tribune’s Chris Riemenschneider reports the corporate that puts on Lollapalooza in Chicago, Austin City Limits, and other music festivals has announced a two-day music festival called the Minnesota Yacht Club in St. Paul next summer.
Axios’ Nick Halter reports a brand new law will prevent employers from inquiring about an applicant’s salary history.
MPR’s Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn report a St. Croix Lutheran Academy student has set a “Minnesota state girls highschool basketball record for many made three-point shots.”
Sven Sundgaard with Bring Me the News is dashing any hopes of a White Christmas. “You’ll have given up on the hopes of a white Christmas already and that sentiment is justified taking a look at the forecast. The truth is, the following large storm system developing looks to bring significant rainfall.”
Bring Me the News reports Snelling Midway Redevelopment has announced they will likely be constructing a 33-foot high loon statue outside of Allianz Field.