20-somethings are now Minnesota's largest COVID-19 population

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - 20-somethings are now Minnesota's largest COVID-19 population: Children and teenagers represent the fastest-growing age groups hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data released Friday by the Minnesota Department of Health that included 5 more deaths and 498 more lab-confirmed cases of the infectious disease. The number of lab-confirmed cases in Minnesota has increased 37% — from 25,208 on June 1 to 34,616 as of Friday — but the numbers among people aged 6 to 19 increased 61% in the same time frame. And [twenty-somethings overtook people in their 30s]( for the first time this week as the age group in Minnesota with the most lab-confirmed cases. - Push to "end" Minneapolis Police Department could keep officers: During a meeting Friday morning, [the council voted to advance a proposal]( that would create a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention. Within that, there could be a Division of Law Enforcement Services that still includes “licensed police officers.” - A month after Floyd's death, city struggles with twin crises: One month after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police, the city finds itself deep in a debate over racial inequities as leaders look to both remake law enforcement and respond to a new outbreak of violence on the streets. Adding to the strain is [a massive blow to city finances]( driven by the coronavirus pandemic, raising questions of whether resources will be available to mount the kind of large-scale change many in the city have envisioned. - Faribault inmate who tested positive for COVID-19 dies, another critical: A 43-year-old prisoner who tested positive for the novel coronavirus earlier this month has [died of possible complications from COVID-19](. Two other inmates remain hospitalized with the respiratory disease — one in critical condition. All three men were incarcerated at Faribault prison — one of the largest known clusters of infections in the state. More than 200 inmates there have tested positive for the virus in recent weeks, but most are asymptomatic. - As COVID cases rise, White House asks Supreme Court to scrap "Obamacare": As coronavirus cases rise in more than half of the states, the Trump administration is [urging the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act](. The administration's high court filing at 10:30 p.m. Thursday came the same day the government reported that close to half a million people who lost their health insurance amid the economic shutdown to slow the spread of COVID-19 have gotten coverage through HealthCare.gov. The administration's legal brief makes no mention of the virus. As an alarming coronavirus resurgence sets records for confirmed cases and hospitalizations across the U.S. South and West, [governors are retreating to measures they once resisted]( and striking a more urgent tone. - Former officers charged in George Floyd killing want court proceedings recorded and broadcast: In a highly unusual move, four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the Memorial Day killing George Floyd [want their pretrial court hearings recorded]( for public viewing. - Tab renewals are piling up at Minnesota's DVS: as of Thursday, [DVS had 7,700 requests dating to May 11 to process](, said spokeswoman Megan Leonard. Normally the turnaround time is about 14 days, and a vast majority of requests are processed in that time period, Leonard said. Since January, DVS has processed about 94,000 mailed-in registrations each month. - Minnesota's primary voting has started. Here's what you need to know. Minnesotans can now cast a ballot for the Aug. 11 primary. Early absentee voting began on Friday, 46 days before the election. Under state law, any eligible Minnesotan can now elect to vote early by mail or in person. [Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot early.](  Watch this Please enjoy this short film composed entirely of optical illusions: [This mesmerizing animated short film]( titled, "A Mind Sang," by Vier Nev explores the concept of "Pareidolia" – the phenomenon of perceiving recognizable objects in unfamiliar imagery.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - If there's a "Greater Minnesota," where is "Lesser Minnesota"? A curious reader wants to know [how the terms "outstate" and "Greater Minnesota" originated.]( - Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future: Over the past weeks, country artists, labels and country music organizations posted about Black Lives Matter on social media, participated in the industry wide Blackout Tuesday or denounced racism outright. On Thursday, Grammy-winning country group, The Dixie Chicks announced it would drop "dixie" from its name. The group said in a statement that it wanted to meet “this moment.” But Black artists say [the industry still needs to address the systematic racial barriers]( that have been entrenched in country music for decades. - The 5 best things our food writers ate this week: From hot chicken to smoked salmon, [here’s a rundown of their dining diaries’ greatest hits]( over the past seven days.  Sports roundup - Golfers stop to save red-tailed hawk chick in Waconia: Luke Herbert and Noah Kandt were putting on the 12th green at Island View Golf Club when their round ended abruptly and [their roles as bird rescuers commenced.]( - Bubble-free life means MLB players, coaches must be careful: Instead of bringing a group of teams to Disney World (like the NBA and MLS) or concentrating on a few hub cities (like the current NHL plan), Major League Baseball has 30 teams spread all over the United States and potentially Canada, with players, coaches and team personnel trying to stay healthy while cases are still spreading. [Needless to say, it won't be easy.]( - Black NASCAR fans describe their "love-hate" relationship with racing: NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate battle flag has stirred conversations about attracting new fans. In some ways, that has [overlooked the experiences of black fans already committed to the sport](.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Worth a click How the virus won: "Invisible outbreaks sprang up everywhere. The United States ignored the warning signs. We analyzed travel patterns, hidden infections and genetic data to show how the epidemic spun out of control," [the New York Times reports.](  From the archives June 26, 1971: Dave Petersen flung his racket in the air after missing a shot in doubles competition Saturday during the Minnesota Open tennis tournament at the Nicollet Tennis Center. 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