US EditionNovak Djokovic advances to Australian Open quarterfinals on a walkover after Jakub Mensik withdraws
- On Sunday, more than 60 Minnesota-based CEOs posted an open letter on the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce website, with signatories including Mayo Clinic's Dr. Gianrico Farrugia, Hormel's Jeff Ettinger, 3M's William Brown, UnitedHealth's Stephen J. Hemsley and Target's incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke.
- On Jan. 24, 37-year-old Alex Pretti of Minneapolis died after an encounter with federal agents near Nicollet Avenue and West 26th Street, marking the third shooting in as many weeks following Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 incidents.
- Signers emphasized ongoing behind-the-scenes engagement with state, local and federal officials and called for immediate de-escalation so families, businesses and employees can resume work, with backing from Minnesota Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves and Lynx organizations.
- Protests have targeted some businesses, including Target, while the lawsuit filed this month cited devastating economic impacts and sales drops up to 80%, prompting CEO engagement with officials.
- On Thursday, Vice President J.D. Vance held a White House roundtable in Minnesota focused on restoring law and order, and before the letter, most of the largest Minnesota-based companies had remained publicly silent.
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Bemidji PioneerMayo Clinic, Hormel CEOs among business leaders calling for 'de-escalation' of tensions
ST. PAUL — The leaders of Mayo Clinic and Hormel were among the more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies who have signed a letter asking for an "immediate de-escalation of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions." The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce released the letter the day after a man was shot and killed by federal Border Patrol agents. The man, identified as 37-year-old Alex Pretti of …
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Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenJakub Mensik WDs in Australia, Novak Djokovic advances to quarters
Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open after his scheduled opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew due to an abdominal injury.
Djokovic into Australian Open quarterfinals after Mensik withdraws
Ten-time champion Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open quarterfinals without striking a ball Sunday after his last-16 opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew. The pair were due to play in a night match on centre court on Monday, but “super sad” Czech star Mensik pulled out with an abdominal injury. READ: Djokovic ‘hanging in there’ after landmark 400th Grand Slam win His withdrawal means Djokovic will play Italian fifth seed Lorenzo Musetti or Amer…
Novak Djokovic is through to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open without a match after his next opponent, Jakub Mensik, withdrew due to injury on Sunday.
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