"Serious complications" remain for boy thrown from Mall of America balcony

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - "Serious complications" remain for boy thrown from Mall of America balcony: More than 10 weeks since a 5-year-old boy was thrown over a third-floor railing at the Mall of America, the youngster has endured many medical procedures addressing a host of serious injuries throughout his body that [will keep him hospitalized indefinitely](, according to his family. - Minneapolis pastor faces unprecedented defrocking over LGBT stance: The Rev. Dan Collison is the lead pastor at a historic downtown Minneapolis church that houses a homeless shelter, child care center and several social justice projects. But this week, national leaders of his Evangelical Covenant Church denomination are voting whether to evict him, and his entire church, because of [disagreements over support of the LGBT community.]( - "First heat wave of the season" on tap: The Twin Cities is about to get reacquainted with toastier weather this weekend, with [temperatures forecast to climb into the 90s]( on Saturday and Sunday amid increased humidity. - Mueller to testify before Congress next month: The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee says he expects special counsel Robert Mueller to have "a profound impact" when [he testifies before Congress on July 17](, even though Mueller has said he won't provide any new information. The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday approved a subpoena to force White House counselor Kellyanne Conway to appear before the panel as it looks into allegations that [she repeatedly violated a federal law]( that limits political activity by government workers. - Grim border drowning underlines peril facing many migrants losing hope of asylum: The man and his 23-month-old daughter lay face down in shallow water along the bank of the Rio Grande, his black shirt hiked up to his chest with the girl tucked inside. Her arm was draped around his neck suggesting she clung to him in her final moments. The searing photograph of the sad discovery of their bodies on Monday, captured by journalist Julia Le Duc and published by Mexican newspaper La Jornada, [highlights the perils faced by mostly Central American migrants]( fleeing violence and poverty and hoping for asylum in the United States. - Twin brothers from Bloomington killed in Montana crash: Twin brothers from Bloomington on their way home after a two-week trip out west were [killed Monday in a crash in northwestern Montana](. Ben and David Temte, 20, struck a guardrail about 7:15 a.m. while driving on Hwy. 93 south of Ronan before colliding head-on with a vehicle driven by 66-year-old Audrey Moran, according to the Lake County, Mont., Sheriff's Office. - 2 more deputies fired for inaction during shooting at Florida high school: Two additional deputies have been fired as a result of an internal affairs investigation into the agency's response to the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland that killed 17 people, [the Broward County sheriff said Wednesday.]( - Competitors swarm as Amazon announces Prime Day 2019: [Amazon has expanded the event over two days](, with a promised 1 million deals.  Watch this Angels' Tommy La Stella hits rare leadoff inside-the-park home run: [Nice hustle here.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - If you have an accident on a scooter, your insurance may not cover it: We've all seen reports about head injuries, traffic accidents and even deaths that electric scooter riders have suffered as the popular new mobility option has pushed onto the streets in more than 100 cities worldwide. Despite the dangers, [riders are exposing themselves to liability]( and are most likely not insured for the damages they may cause. - 12 great scoops of local ice cream in the Twin Cities: One of the tastiest developments in the Twin Cities food scene over the past decade is the proliferation of skilled ice cream makers. [Here are some favorite flavors]( from a dozen Twin Cities ice cream shops. - "The Office" to leave Netflix for NBCUniversal in 2021: Netflix's announcement that NBC's hit show "The Office" [will be pulled from its lineup after 2020]( and head to NBCUniversal's upcoming service is the latest example of jockeying between streaming services that is set to heat up as they bulk up their TV and movie offerings to attract users.  Sports roundup - Buxton's return delayed, won't play in Tampa Bay series: Byron Buxton took batting practice Tuesday, and will do so again Wednesday or Thursday, pushing back his return from the disabled list. Buxton, hit on the right wrist by a Brad Keller pitch June 14, was eligible to return to action Tuesday, but manager Rocco Baldelli made it clear the team wants to [give him another few days to recover.]( - A few losses doesn't mean the Twins are anywhere near a slump: Their performance over the past two weeks doesn't qualify as a toe stub, much less a headlong tumble down the stairs, [writes Jim Souhan.]( - Friday's U.S.-France quarterfinal has title game aura: It wasn't just the fans who were [looking forward to a quarterfinal clash]( between France and the defending champion United States at the Women's World Cup. Megan Rapinoe clearly was, too.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “We just want to have the freedom to disagree,.” -- Rev. Dan Collison, lead pastor at Minneapolis' Evangelical Covenant Church, on his possible defrocking over his support of the LGBT community.  Worth a click So you think you're a train robber? Train robberies are making a comeback in Chile thanks to the copper mines dotting the desert, Bloomberg Businessweek reports. Try this [choose-your-own-adventure-style quiz]( to see if you're smart enough to pull off a heist.  From the archives June 26, 1988: Sailor Katy Pilley, of Excelsior, rigs a sail to the mast of her racing yacht as she prepares to compete in the Olympic Festival held in the Twin Cities. (Photo: Richard Sennott) 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.](