AG Ellison in favor of stricter straw buyer penalties; Timberwolves and Lynx no longer for sale

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison says he supports legislation to increase criminal penalties for people who buy guns and turn them over to others ineligible to possess firearms.

And long-time Timberwolves and Lynx owner Glen Taylor says his team is no longer for sale, after speculation the team would be sold.

Those stories and more in today’s evening news update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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