Texas Dems balk at Trump visit; arrest in Fridley van fire; Sue Scott's 'Island of Discarded Women'

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Evening Update Good evening. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, bucked his party to call for expanded gun laws today and some Democrats in Texas told President Donald Trump to stay away as both states reeled from a pair of shootings that killed 31 people. President Trump is planning visits Wednesday to El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, an announcement that stirred some resistance in El Paso. Democratic Rep. Veronica Escobar of El Paso made clear that the president was not welcome as the city mourned. [READ MORE]( Also: [The FBI is reviewing]( the Ohio shooter's interest in violent ideology. [The July 28 shooting in Gilroy, Calif.,]( is being investigated as a case of domestic terrorism. [71-year-old man arrested in Fridley van fire that burned 2 kids]( [Negligence is a suspected cause after the van in a Walmart parking lot went up in flames.]( [Perkins is up for sale, as parent firm enters bankruptcy to make a deal]( [The family restaurant chain has been majority-owned by Wayzata Investment Partners since 2011.]( [World mourns Nobel laureate Toni Morrison]( [The author of "Beloved" and "Song of Solomon" died Monday night after a brief illness.]( [Klobuchar not as 'green' as some would wish]( [Critics cite concerns over copper-nickel mining, gray wolves and the St. Croix bridge battle.]( [Ramsey County considers nearly 10% tax levy hike over two years]( [The county will host a series of public meetings to review the proposal.]( [Anoka-Hennepin transgender discrimination case gets go-ahead]( [A judge rejected the district's attempt to dismiss the suit filed by a student.]( [Former 'Prairie Home' performer Sue Scott starts a new chapter]( [She has a new live performance and podcast called "Island of Discarded Women."]( 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.](