Minnesota researchers identify virus as cause of mystery paralysis in kids

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[Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Minnesota researchers identify virus as cause of mystery paralysis in kids: A virus appears to be the cause behind [a rash of polio-like illnesses]( that struck Minnesota last fall, causing paralyzing symptoms in several children, including one girl who lost all motor function and remains hospitalized. - Noor's ex-partner says he feared for his life but considered deadly force premature: The former partner of an ex-Minneapolis police officer on trial for fatally shooting Justine Ruszczyk Damond testified that he feared for his life when a silhouette suddenly appeared outside their squad vehicle, but he didn’t immediately know [whether deadly force was needed.]( - Metro Transit reports record light-rail ridership on NCAA championship game day: Metro Transit [broke the single-day light-rail ridership record]( the day that the NCAA Men’s Final Four championship game was played in downtown Minneapolis, according to numbers released Friday. - Frustrated Anoka-Hennepin parents rally for Ramsey teachers: [In-class disruptions and playground altercations]( have made for a rough year at Ramsey Elementary School in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Confronted by parents about the flare-up in unruly behavior, district leaders say they are taking corrective action. But on Thursday, dozens of parents and students met outside the school to make clear there is more to be done. - Trump blasts ex-advisers who say he tried to stop Mueller: A day after celebrating the release of the Mueller report as "a good day," President Donald Trump struck a defiant tone Friday, unleashing tweets saying claims in the report by former administration officials that [he tried numerous times to stop or influence the probe]( were "total bullshit." According to the 448-page report released Thursday, Trump discouraged witnesses from cooperating with prosecutors and prodded aides to mislead the public on his behalf to hamper the Russia probe he feared would cripple his administration. [Here are seven key takeaways from the Mueller report.]( - Man dies when vehicle hits tree, lands in Bloomington pond: Devin Eric Gaines, 22, of St. Paul, was driving south on Hwy. 169 at a high rate of speed when [he went off the highway at Anderson Lakes Parkway](. His Jeep Grand Cherokee went airborne and struck a tree before landing in the water about 12:50 a.m., the State Patrol said. - Twin Cities startup's app brings shoe repair shop to your doorstop: Shooli works out of a tiny warehouse in the heart of the Arts District in northeast Minneapolis. The brick-and-mortar operation [relies on technology to serve its customers](, who can schedule a shoe shine or repair through its app or website including home and office pickup and delivery within two days to a week, depending on the service. - Dad saves toddler from dingo attack in Australia: Rescue personnel said [a father fought off several dingoes]( to save his 14-month-old son from one of the wild dogs that was dragging the boy from their campervan on an Australian island early Friday.  Watch this Slackliner does back-to-back backflips on clotheslines: That's not even [the craziest part of the trick](. Please don't try this at home.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - 3 Twin Cities breakfast spots to jump-start your day: Looking for a new breakfast spot? [Here are three options]( to change up your morning routine -- with everything from savory muffins to sturdy sourdough flapjacks. - Why isn't Isle Royale part of Minnesota? Isle Royale sits roughly 20 miles east of mainland Minnesota and 55 miles west of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, yet the island in Lake Superior belongs to Michigan. But why? America’s Founding Fathers [had something to do with it.]( - Lizzo squeezes Kimmel before today's release of her new album": What a week it’s been for Lizzo leading up today’s release of [her highly anticipated major-label full-length debut](, “Cuz I Love You.”  Sports roundup - Pitino's Gophers turn focus to Minnesota Class of 2020: With Matthew Hurt headed for one shade of blue or another, the Gophers will soon finish recruiting from the class of 2019 — and [it will not include a high school senior from Minnesota.]( - Why the Vikings keep looking for defensive backfield help: This NFL draft class is regarded as deep at cornerback and, in particular, safety, where [the Vikings may seek to bolster their depth]( because of departures and contract issues. - How Mother Nature replenishes fish in spring is annual wonder: The recipe for good fishing starts with eggs, and Mother Nature is cooking like crazy this time of year. From north to south and east to west, the spring spawn in underway in Minnesota. [And what a spawn it is.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “I was always an actor pretending to be an athlete.” -- [Former Viking Sherman Augustus](, 60, on his film and television career.  Worth a click Teacher fired over topless photo sues for discrimination: Lauren Miranda says what should have been an innocuous photo spun out of control – and would have a different outcome for a man in her position, [the Guardian reports.](  Talkers trivia Want to win a Star Tribune travel mug? Today is Friday, so it's time for a trivia question. The correct answer can be found in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to [talkers@startribune.com]( by midnight on Sunday night. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive an official Star Tribune travel mug, as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter. Here is this week's question: A Marine veteran running in honor of his fallen friends crawled to the finish of which marathon this week? Good luck!  From the archives April 19, 1993: Christine Kawalek of Lakeville pulls a tulip closer for a good sniff during a visit to St. Paul's Como Conservatory with her mother and two sisters. (Photo: Rita Reed/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([pinterest]([instagram]( [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 © 2019 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](