Jesse Ventura on Colin Kaepernick: Patch PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Minnesota Patch:

• Animals Up for Adoption in the Twin Cities

These wonderful animals are looking for new homes in the Twin Cities

• Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura: 'I Salute Colin Kaepernick'

"Governments should not mandate patriotism," Jesse Ventura said. "Who mandated patriotism? The Germans in the 1930s."

• Klobuchar, Franken Introduce Senate Bill Honoring Wetterling Family

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the Wetterling family.

• POLL: Who Wins Sunday, Minnesota Vikings or Green Bay Packers?

It's the home opener at U.S Bank Stadium, and the Minnesota Vikings take on the Green Bay Packers. Who will win? Vote now!

Also worth a read:

• Uber Driver Asked Teen Passenger for 'Quick Sex': Police
• New Poll Shows Close Race in Minnesota's 3rd District
• Law Enforcement Made 1,351 DWI Arrests in 18 days
• Your New Neighbor: Invasive Crayfish Confirmed in Minnesota
• How Much Money are People Making in Dakota County?

Did you miss Thursday’s Patch PM? Read it here.