Star Tribune
UHC CEO Brian Thompson is shot and killed in New York City
After clearing the jam, the shooter began to fire again, Kenny said, and then fled on foot.
Responding to reporter questions, Kenny said police don’t know if the shooter could have been a professional, nor could investigators say if there was a silencer on the weapon. From watching the video, he said, “it does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly.”
After his initial flight from the scene, the suspect was later seen riding an e-bike, including when he was spotted in Central Park.
“The motive for this murder currently is unknown,” Kenny said. “Based on the evidence we have so far, it does appear that the victim was specifically targeted. But at this point, we do not know why.”
United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Thompson was CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer. It is a division of Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group, which is the fourth-largest public company in America behind Walmart, Amazon and Apple.
His wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that he had been receiving threats. “There had been some threats,” she said in a phone call with NBC News. “Basically, I don’t know, a lack of coverage? I don’t know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him.”
Star Tribune
Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat
Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault.
Read the original article
Star Tribune
Minneapolis council fails to override Frey’s veto of labor board
Two council members supporting the override, Aurin Chowdhury and Jason Chavez, said after the vote that they believe Frey’s plan gives too much power to employers at the expense of workers.
Greg Nammacher, the President of SEIU Local 26, released a statement saying workers will continue to push for better conditions, saying it’s incredibly frustrating that despite advocacy from groups representing tens of thousands of residents, the mayor and some council members chose to side with “low-road employers” who said they’d refuse to come to the table.
“We have no interest in and will not accept any future board process that is further watered down by even more misinformation and fear from corporate-funded PR firms,” he said.
The override was supported by Council Members Chowdhury, Chavez, Emily Koski, Jeremiah Ellison Robin Wonsley and Katie Cashman, as well as Council Vice President Aisha Chughtai and Council President Elliott Payne.
It was opposed by Council Members Jenkins, Osman, Palmisano, Michael Rainville and LaTrisha Vetaw.
Star Tribune
Bob Dylan approves of Timothée Chalamet playing him in biopic
Legendary musician and Minnesota native Bob Dylan weighed in publicly this week for the first time on the decision to have Timothée Chalamet portray him in the upcoming biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” and Dylan said he has full confidence in the actor’s abilities.
“Timmy’s a brilliant actor so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable as me,” the post read. “Or a younger me. Or some other me.”
The 28-year-old actor Chalamet, viewed by many as a heartthrob, raised the eyebrows of some in Minnesota and beyond who questioned his ability to play Dylan and replicate his iconic voice in the movie. After seeing Dylan’s praise, Chalamet posted an Instagram story with a stream of verbs to convey how excited he was, including “screaming,” “crying,” and “pooping.”
“Thank you Bob!!!! Dream come true!!!!” Chalamet wrote in his post.
After a tour of the school, Chalamet “talked and geeked out about theater” for 45 minutes with the students, according to drama coach Megan Reynolds. In interviews the next day with Dylan and overall music fans at Minneapolis’ Electric Fetus record store, they expressed confidence in Chalamet’s ability to get the look, and questioned whether he could sufficiently replicate Dylan’s voice.