Evening Update: Smoky skies becoming norm; teens reading less; Twins' future on mound tonight

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Evening Update Good evening. [Smoke from wildfires clogged the sky across the U.S. West](, blotting out mountains and city skylines from Oregon to Colorado, delaying flights and forcing authorities to tell even healthy adults in the Seattle area to stay indoors. As large cities dealt with unhealthy air for a second summer in a row, experts warned that it could become more common as the American West faces larger and more destructive wildfires because of heat and drought blamed on climate change. Officials also must prioritize resources during the longer firefighting season, so some blazes may be allowed to burn in unpopulated areas. [Trump ready to ease rules on coal-fired power plants]( [The Trump administration is set to roll back the centerpiece of President Barack Obama's efforts to slow global warming, the Clean Power Plan that restricts greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.]( [Owner of St. Paul mansion who ran afoul of regulators puts B&B up for sale]( [Despite winning a reprieve from the City Council in June, homeowner said it's time to move on.]( [Police: Plymouth man charged in $15M scheme to cheat Amazon customers threatens suicide, prompting lengthy standoff]( [At one point, police had guns drawn when they saw Matthew Tieva with a gun to his throat, according to emergency dispatch audio.]( [Teens are texting and using social media instead of reading books, researchers say]( [One in three high school seniors did not read a book for pleasure in 2016.]( [Minneapolis schools chief plays drums, stresses partnerships at kick-off event]( [In his "State of the Schools" address, Superintendent Ed Graff called on students, families and city leaders to work together.]( [P.J. Fleck picks Zack Annexstad, a true freshman walk-on, for Gophers starting quarterback]( [The Norseland, Minn., native beat out redshirt freshman Tanner Morgan for the job. Coach P.J. Fleck expects both to play this season, however, as both have zero NCAA experience.]( [Twins lefthander Stephen Gonsalves set for major league debut]( [Gonsalves figures prominently in the Twins' future pitching plans.]( Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([google+]([pinterest]([instagram]([tumblr]( [Manage email preferences]( • [Subscribe to Star Tribune]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2018 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](