If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](.
[Star Tribune](
Talkers
Top stories
-
How Minnesota voted on Super Tuesday, precinct by precinct: Buoyed by a late endorsement from Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former Vice President Joe Biden [pulled off a surprising come-from-behind victory]( in the Minnesota Democratic presidential primary Tuesday, denying Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders a win in a state he won handily four years ago. Take a look at [how every precinct in Minnesota voted yesterday](. New York billionaire Mike Bloomberg [suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday]( and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren was reassessing her candidacy, as the winnowing process in the Democratsâ nomination fight lurched forward after a consequential Super Tuesday. [Here are six takeaways from the contests in 14 states.](
-
Two MSP passengers self-quarantined after "close contact" with coronavirus in Europe: Two people arriving at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Tuesday have been [instructed to self-quarantine themselves for 14 days]( due to their "close contact" with someone in Europe who has been infected with the novel coronavirus that is spreading across the globe. As the coronavirus spreads, should you cancel your vacation? [Here are some answers to common questions]( about the virus and travel.
-
Virus delays solar projects in Wisconsin: Coronavirus-induced supply chain breakdowns in China have caused the developers of two large solar power projects in Wisconsin to declare force majeure, threatening construction delays. And some Minnesota solar companies are wary that [manufacturing bottlenecks could soon hurt them, too.](
-
Minnesota DHS faces possible fines for breakdowns that led to Medicaid overpayments: Frustrated by a string of regulatory breakdowns at the state Department of Human Services, a bipartisan group of state senators is pushing a measure that would [penalize the giant social services agency]( if it fails to correct costly gaps in its Medicaid record-keeping system.
-
Savage police arrest three in fatal shooting of teen in Target parking lot: Police said they arrested three suspects Tuesday â all from Prior Lake â including [a 44-year-old man, 43-year-old woman and a juvenile](.
-
Ellison joins push to crackdown on chemical used to sterilize medical devices: Half of all medical devices used in the United States â from bandages to implantable computers â are sterilized with a toxic gas that has come under critical scrutiny over [concerns about air pollution that could cause cancer.]( Now Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general asking the federal Environmental Protection Agency to crack down on emissions of the chemical, ethylene oxide (abbreviated as EO or EtO).
-
37-year sentence for Duluth man who fatally stabbed wife in front of kids: A Duluth man has been [sentenced to a term of nearly 37 years]( for fatally stabbing his wife after she asked for a divorce, a punishment 11 years longer than the presumed length under state guidelines.
-
Two bills in Minnesota would ban sale of cats, dogs in pet stores: Minnesota legislators are pushing two bills through the House and Senate that effectively ban the sale of dogs and cats from commercial pet stores. Advocates hope that the change will [reduce the demand for puppy and kitten mills.](
Â
Watch this
Coach's lightning-quick reflexes save gymnast from a fall: [Nice catch.](
Â
Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.
Â
Trending
-
Manny's Steakhouse, Good Earth owner Parasole sold to private investment firm: Parasole Restaurant Holdings, one of the largest owners of restaurants in the region, [is being sold to FS Funds](, a Minneapolis-based private-equity partnership that already has a small presence in the local food scene.
-
Is it time to ditch daylight saving time? The twice-yearly clock-resetting ritual â a major annoyance for many people and a health concern for others â [could be on its way out]( as lawmakers increasingly agree that we should ditch the practice.
-
Randy Shaver among 5 new Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees: [Shaver has been with KARE 11 since 1983]( in numerous roles, among them sports reporter, sports director and since 2012 sharing anchor duties on the stationâs evening telecasts.
Â
Sports roundup
-
Surging Fiala adds plenty of "magic" to Wild's playoff push: While setting a franchise record with his fifth consecutive multipoint game, Fiala continues to elevate his team the way he elevates his franchise-Âchanging shots, [writes Jim Souhan.](
-
Twins have plan to repair pitcher Chacin after nightmare season: Jhoulys Chacin couldn't get hitters out last season, finishing the season with three wins and a 6.01 ERA. But the Twins have a recovery plan and hope he can [become a candidate for their starting rotation.](
-
How to watch the Minnesota state boy's hockey tournament: The showcase tournament of the winter sports season opens today with the quarterfinals of the Class 1A boys' hockey tournament. [Here's how to watch all the action.](
Â
Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.
Â
Quote of the day
“We won Minnesota because of Amy Klobuchar.” -- [Former Vice President Joe Biden](, on the Minnesota senator's endorsement after she dropped out of the presidential race earlier this week.
Â
Worth a click
What happened when the city of Tulsa paid people to work remotely: "Traditionally, cities looking to spur their economies may offer incentives to attract businesses. But at a time when Americans are moving less frequently than they have in more than half a century, and the anticlimactic race to host an Amazon HQ2 soured some governments on corporate tax breaks, Tulsa is one of several locales testing out a new premise: Pay people instead." [CityLab reports.](
Â
From the archives
March 4, 1989: White Bear Lake High School hockey player Chuck Dueber soaked up the atmosphere at the St. Paul Civic Center during the Minnesota state boy's high school hockey tournament. (Photo: Joey McLeister/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
© 2020 StarTribune. All rights reserved.
We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](