Overview
- Speaking at the Milan-Cortina Games, Ruohonen said “what’s happening in Minnesota is wrong — there’s no shades of grey.”
- He cited the Constitution’s protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and the requirement for probable cause during stops.
- He praised Minnesota protesters, highlighting public displays of compassion, integrity, and respect for strangers.
- The 54-year-old Minnesota native, a first-time Olympian, noted that six of 11 U.S. curlers are from the state and said the team plays for those shared values.
- His comments came as media coverage linked them to recent federal-agent shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis and to a broader trend of U.S. Olympians voicing views, including prior remarks from skier Hunter Hess.