Minnesota Candidate's Pro-Confederate Posts: Patch PM

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

• Governor Dayton Orders I-35W Bridge to Glow Blue for Jacob Wetterling

The bridge will glow blue for 11 nights, ending with the night of the memorial service for Jacob Wetterling.

• Memorial Service for Jacob Wetterling to Be Held in St. Joseph

The memorial service for Jacob Wetterling will be held Sept. 25 in his hometown of St. Joseph, Minnesota.

• Buying Tickets to Sunday's Vikings-Packer Game? Here's How to Not Get Scammed

As resale value for Minnesota Vikings tickets skyrockets, buyers should be extra cautious to avoid buying counterfeit tickets.

• Eagan Doctor Develops $50 Alternative to the EpiPen

An Eagan doctor began developing a cheaper, smaller alternative to the EpiPen several years ago.

• Minnesota House Candidate Deletes Posts Supporting Confederates, Criticizing Lincoln

Nolan West, who has a history of pro-Confederate posts, called Lincoln “the single worst president this country has ever seen” in 2011.

• Minnesota Man Convicted of Crime He Says He Didn't Commit Released Prison

Terry Olson was freed after spending more than 10 years in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit.

Also worth a read:

• Minnesota Colleges Among Nation's Best in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Rankings
• Minnesota Sees Huge Drop in Number of Uninsured Residents
• Teen Who Caused Fatal Car Crash Ordered to Speak About Distracted Driving
• Terri Bonoff Goes After Donald Trump in First Campaign Ad
• Man Charged with Stealing 8 iPhones from Woodbury Walmart
• Eleanor Rynda, Duluth Track Coach and Pioneer of Women's Sports, Dies at 83

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

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