Evangelical Lutheran Church in America becomes nation's first "sanctuary denomination"

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America becomes nation's first "sanctuary denomination": The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest Protestant denomination in Minnesota, has become the first North American denomination to [declare itself a sanctuary church](, committed to supporting and sheltering migrants entering the country. - Israel's decision to bar Omar, Tlaib draws wide criticism: The Israeli government’s decision and the unusual presidential effort to influence it came under wide criticism from U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s friends and foes alike, including from Muslim civil rights groups and supporters of Israel. On Friday, U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib said [she won't visit her relatives in the West Bank]( after Israel reversed itself earlier in the day by issuing a permit on humanitarian grounds. She cited "oppressive conditions meant to humiliate me." Minnesota Jewish leaders ⁠— including U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips, who has been critical of Omar's previous comments about Israel ⁠— are [denouncing Israel for barring the visit.]( - No TSA Precheck? Only one security checkpoint open at MSP main terminal during construction: Starting Monday, passengers without TSA PreCheck [must use a single security checkpoint]( at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s main terminal. A remodel of the ticket lobby in Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) means security screening at the south checkpoint will be limited to passengers with TSA PreCheck, CLEAR PreCheck and airport employees. - Man whom Trump mocked as overweight at N.H. rally was a supporter: [The interruption was spurred]( by what appeared to be a group of three young people holding two banners reading “Jews Against the Occupation” and disparaging the president’s policies. - Prior Lake city manager charged with domestic assault: Prior Lake City Manager Michael Plante was [charged Friday with domestic assault by strangulation](, a felony, and two misdemeanor counts of domestic assault, according to the Scott County attorney's office. Plante has been placed on leave with the city. - Environmental group drops criticism of General Mills: An environmental group that wages shareholder resolution campaigns dropped a complaint against General Mills after the company acknowledged pesticides are a problem in food supplies and [outlined steps to reduce their use.]( - Driver was under the influence when he struck 11-year-old getting off bus, charges say: The charging document said that as of July, [the girl was using a feeding tube to eat]( and “is expected to suffer permanent memory loss and permanent, protracted left side weakness.”  Watch this Guy with thick Chicago accent rescues abandoned coyote pup: This whole video is nice, but [the narration really makes it.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Is the stuff we toss in the big blue bins actually getting recycled? China’s decision to stop accepting America’s dirty recycling has rocked the waste industry and forced some communities across the country to landfill material tossed in the big blue bins. [So what happens to recyclables here in Minnesota?]( - The 5 best foods our restaurant critic ate in the Twin Cities this week: From a new modern Mexican restaurant in south Minneapolis to a fixation with tomatoes, [here are the highlights]( of a week of dining for critic Rick Nelson. - Is the 10,000-step goal just a myth? Their obsession with amassing steps might help then live longer, according to a recent Harvard University study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. But the study also [questions the appropriateness of the 10,000-step goal.](  Sports roundup - Vikings finally get some stability at safety: Anthony Harris had just finished his first season with the Vikings, having turned in a couple of solid appearances as a spot starter for a division championship team, when coach Mike Zimmer stepped to a podium at the 2016 NFL combine and offered a glimpse of [his vision for the Vikings’ safety position]( next to Harrison Smith. - Puckett, Oliva, Carew, Boggs, Ichiro and ... Arraez?! Luis Arraez's numbers this season would be exceptional for just about anyone, but they are [borderline ridiculous for a 22-year-old rookie.]( - From QBs to CBs, what to watch at the Gophers' final training camp session: The Gophers will hold their final training camp practice that's open to the public at 4:15 p.m. Friday. [Here are some areas to watch]( from the sidelines of the outdoor fields at Athletes Village.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “The gospel of Jesus Christ leads us to embrace the stranger.” -- [Rev. Ingrid Rasmussen](, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, on the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's decision to become the nation's first "sanctuary denomination."  Worth a click The mapmaking mistakes that shaped Minnesota's landscape: "From lazy surveying to armed conflict, many forces have had a hand in shaping how Minnesota looks today—most notably people in power relying on maps drawn by others who had never even been to the area. More or less, it all traces back to a massive game of cartographic telephone that naturally produced ample room for error," [Growler magazine 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: What is the name of the house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. that is slated to be demolished in Minnetonka to make way for luxury homes? Good luck!  From the archives Aug. 17, 1980: A Metropolitan Transit Commission bus got stuck when it ran into a hole from a road project at Sixth Street and S. 11th Avenue in Minneapolis. The bus apparently slid on wet and oily pavement and crashed through a barricade. The driver and four passengers were not injured. Two wreckers were used to pull the bus out. 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