Couple files ‘wrongful conception’ lawsuit alleging medical malpractice led to unplanned pregnancy

Star Tribune’s Jeff Day reports on a “wrongful conception” lawsuit from a couple who found out they were expecting a child after the husband had a vasectomy.

“The Szlachtowskis claim in a civil lawsuit that Minnesota Urology in Edina committed medical malpractice which led to this unplanned pregnancy via a series of poor internal training policies, including employing a triage nurse with limited training who told Steven his post-vasectomy semen sample was negative when it was, in fact, positive.”

[Subscriber only] Pioneer Press’ Frederick Melo reports a watchdog group is sounding the alarm about St. Paul’s fiscal outlook.

“The report — authored in part by a former city council member, a developer and former city budget director — discourages the city from investing in new parks initiatives such as the proposed Mississippi River Balcony, the Mississippi Learning Center or a regional multi-sport athletic complex until the city can “right the ship,” prioritize basic maintenance of parks, streets and sidewalks, and wean itself away from supporting projects through tax incentives to developers known as “TIF,” or tax increment financing districts.”

Via MLS: Minnesota United took game 1 against Real Salt Lake in the playoffs Tuesday.

Sahan Journal’s Katrina Pross reports Minneapolis city planners have revealed designs for George Floyd Square that would open vehicle traffic and bring back bus lines while preserving the square. “The proposed ideas were open concept, a transit mall or a pedestrian plaza.”

Following the backlash to the Washington Post not endorsing a presidential candidate, the Star Tribune doubled down on their decision made earlier this year to not endorse a candidate. “One of the most important things we can do as your state news organization is seek out, curate and elevate voices from all across the political, geographic and demographic spectrum. We think you deserve a dynamic and fascinating collection of voices from across Minnesota, not simply one institutional voice above all others.”

Duluth News Tribune reports work is now finished on Brighton Beach. “The project has extended the Lakewalk up the shore, separating it from Brighton Beach Drive, into which the path previously spilled. Now the roadway has moved inland, and the Lakewalk has its own space, devoid of motorized traffic.”

Via Star Tribune’s Rochelle Olson:

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