Plus: Canada's threat to cut power would have little affect on Minnesota; contestants line up for St. Paul council seat; Karenni store opens in the Twin Cities and more.

From the staff at MPR News and the Associated Press: "An owner of several radio stations across Minnesota, including stations in Mankato, is among three skiers believed to have died in an avalanche in Alaska."

Jimmy Lovrien at the Duluth News Tribune reports: "Ontario Premier Doug Ford's threat to cut off electricity exports to three U.S. states, including Minnesota, in response to the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada would likely have negligible effects on Minnesota Power customers and the region's power grid."

The Star Tribune's Allison Kite reports: "Legislation that would have allowed individuals to use force against an attacker without first trying to retreat failed to pass the Minnesota House on Thursday."

Josie Albertson-Grove at the Star Tribune reports: "Three candidates are running to replace Mitra Jalali on the St. Paul City Council for the Ward 4 seat that represents Hamline-Midway and Macalester-Groveland."