Global tech outage halts flights at MSP

Plus: Five Minnesota takeaways from the RNC [Plus: Five Minnesota takeaways from the RNC] View this email as a [web page]( [Star Tribune]( [Essential Minnesota logo] ESSENTIAL MINNESOTA [Essential Minnesota logo] ESSENTIAL MINNESOTA Good morning, Minnesota! Scroll to the end to see why I'm suddenly in the mood to make a flavorful summer stew 🥄 On to the news 📢 [Eder Campuzano] By Eder Campuzano TODAY’S TOP STORIES - [What to know about the invasive purple flower that's taking over Minnesota yards]( - [Uptown businesses organize against proposed medical respite homeless shelter]( - [Minneapolis City Council approves police union contract]( - [Seven things about No. 7, Joe Mauer]( - [Costly, hard-to-find insurance keeping THC beverages off some Minnesota menus](   A major tech outage has halted dozens of flights out of MSP, with more delays likely on the way Susan Du/Star Tribune Sun Country Airlines grounded all flights that departed before 7 a.m. WCCO's broadcasts faced delays. And several billboards in New York City's Times Square lit up with the so-called "blue screen of death" that follows a botched software update. Microsoft users reported tech outages globally this morning following a glitched-out software update by the digital security firm CrowdStrike. The update had a "negative interaction" with the company's systems, CEO George Kurtz told NBC's "Today" show. "It wasn't a cyberattack. It was related to a content update," he said. "We identified it quickly and remediated it. We are working with each and every customer to bring them back online. We are deeply sorry for the impact we have caused to customers, travelers, to anybody affected by this." The impacts were most acutely felt at airports. The outage grounded some 1,200 flights across the country and about 2,100 worldwide. About 21,000 flights were delayed. About 100 flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were grounded before 8 a.m. Airport spokesman Jeff Lea said that number is likely to grow. "Just like with winter storms, if flights are canceled in other parts of the country, they don't make it here," he said. "We could see the domino effect." Tim Harlow has the [full story about the outages here](.     GOING OUT - ['Star Wars' favorite Daisy Ridley is a force to be reckoned with in 'Young Woman and the Sea']( - [Black Crowes cancel Minnesota Yacht Club appearance set for Friday]( What's happening today Here's a look at what's happening today and over the weekend: 🗞️ The Twins host the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field tomorrow and Sunday. Odds are you'll hear Farruko and Daddy Yankee [when Jhoan Duran approaches the pitcher's mound](. 🗞️ The chorus of Democrats calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the race is growing ever louder. Where do Minnesota's elected leaders land on the issue? I'll have a story on that later. 🗞️ The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival begins today. Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani and the Red Hot Chili Peppers headline. Still mulling over whether to go? Chris Riemenschneider has [12 things to know about the two-day event](. Republicans leave Wisconsin energized and focused Could Minnesota hand its eight electoral votes to a Republican for the first time since 1972? Several high-ranking members of the party certainly think so! The Republican National Convention wrapped up Thursday and the GOP likes its odds in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, particularly after former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate. Trump himself said on his Truth Social platform that the "Hillbilly Elegy" author would appeal to Midwestern voters, including in Minnesota. Ryan Faircloth and Sydney Kashiwagi have five [Minnesota-specific takeaways from the RNC here](. 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He came away with a wooden spoon as a keepsake and, as a millennial firmly positioned in the middle of the generation, I say: Relatable. Long gone are our days of collecting flashy souvenirs and novelty items when we leave our humble abodes. These days, I'm constantly on the prowl for things that have a practical use in my everyday life and Tane's selfie immediately inspired me to think of the various soups and stews I could whip up with a sturdy new wooden spoon. I can't possibly be alone here, right? (And if you've got a recipe, I'd love to see it. Email us: essential@startribune.com) Thanks for reading Eder Campuzano, reporter David Taintor, editor [Email]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]([Unsubscribe from this newsletter]( [Unsubscribe from this newsletter]( [Manage]( your preferences | [Opt Out]( using TrueRemove™ Got this as a forward? [Sign up]( to receive our future emails. 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