E-mails, public records reveal what happened before Minneapolis' Third Precinct was abandoned

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - E-mails, public records reveal what happened before Minneapolis' Third Precinct was abandoned: On May 28, 2020, the world witnessed a Minneapolis police station in flames. It was the third night of unrest after the killing of George Floyd during an arrest by four officers based at the Third Precinct. Records recently released by the city of Minneapolis document the decisions within City Hall and the Capitol that led to Mayor Jacob Frey’s order to abandon the building. [This is a timeline of the fall of the Third Precinct](, as documented by Star Tribune journalists, public records and other sources. - Children, teens fuel Minnesota COVID-19 case growth: Children and teenagers have fueled much of the growth this summer in the COVID-19 pandemic, which as of Tuesday had reached 1,666 deaths among all age groups in Minnesota and 61,839 confirmed infections with the coronavirus that causes the infectious disease. The total number of confirmed infections has increased 12% since Aug. 1 — when including 332 infections reported Tuesday — but has [increased 18% among youth age 6 to 19](, according to the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health. - Voters head to polls in contentious 5th District primary: After months of being bombarded with mailers and attack ads, voters in Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District [will decide Tuesday whether to send Rep. Ilhan Omar](, a rising progressive star in the Democratic Party, back to Congress or start over with a political newcomer vowing to focus on the district. The primary election on Tuesday will [set up the fall battle for a Minnesota U.S. Senate seat](, the only statewide office on the ballot in 2020. Smith and Lewis both face party challengers on the primary ballot, but both were widely expected to easily win their respective races. Results for federal and state primary elections will be [available here after polls close at 8 p.m.]( - Beetle that destroys lawns found in Minnesota for first time: The European chafer beetle that looks like a small June bug was [recently spotted in south Minneapolis.]( - State issues strict new guidance for visits to senior care facilities: The Minnesota Department of Health released [detailed guidance Monday for the reopening of Minnesota’s long-term care facilities]( to family members and outside caregivers. For the first time, state regulators are recommending that facilities consider COVID-19 infection rates in the community, among other factors, before any further relaxing of their visitation policies. - Popular Minnesota-based Catholic composer accused of sexual misconduct: Twin Cities musician David Haas, one of the best-known music composers in the Catholic Church nationally, has been [accused of sexual misconduct toward multiple young women]( who studied with him over the years. - Macalester College will start fall semester online: Macalester College announced Monday [it will scale back its fall reopening]( in favor of starting the semester remotely. School officials said the change was made in response to rising COVID-19 infection rates in the state. It will also limit the number of students who can live in dormitories and test all students for COVID-19 upon their arrival to campus. - Black Lives Matter sign repeatedly vandalized at Gunflint Trail lodge: The camera at Andy DeLisi’s resort is meant to capture footage of northeastern Minnesota wildlife traipsing by his Gunflint Trail cabins. But on three separate instances this summer, it’s instead snagged film of [passersby tampering with the Black Lives Matter sign on the lawn.]( - Is it safe to ride public transit during the pandemic? It depends on a variety of factors, but [there are ways to minimize risk.](  Watch this Cockatoo does great impressions of cats and dogs: Jewel the Citron Crested Cockatoo likes to run around "pretending to be a guard dog," [according to his owner.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Inside Minnesota's subculture of treasure hunters and hiders: The pandemic has ignited [an already thriving treasure hunting hotbed]( in the Twin Cities. - How to make a great camp cocktail: Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery in Duluth and the author of 'Camp Cocktails' shares [tips for a better drink to enjoy outside.]( - And now Metallica will perform for a drive-in movie theater near you: After a series of country music shows, Metallica has signed on as [the first major rock band to film a new performance]( to be shown in dozens of drive-in theaters across the country.  Sample great Minnesota brews with our virtual craft beer tastings! The State Fair might be canceled but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate great local beers. Join Star Tribune beer expert Michael Agnew, food writer Sharyn Jackson and music critic Chris Riemenschneider as they highlight Minnesota brews in two sudsy tastings at 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 18-19. [More information and free registration here.](  Sports roundup - No decision yet on Big 10 football, some coaches speak out for playing: Nebraska's Scott Frost said [he's prepared to have his team play]( even if the conference doesn't, while Ohio State's Ryan Day said he wouldn't rule out playing in a different conference. - Wild's ping pong ball fails, Rangers win lottery: If you’ve been longing for a good, old-fashioned sports conspiracy theory to take your mind off of the real world, [the NHL delivered in a big way.]( - Now at UCONN Paige Bueckers marches for little brother's future: The 5-foot-11 Hopkins guard, last year's national high school player of the year, is white. Her 7-year-old brother, Drew, is Black. Bueckers said [she's already had to talk with Drew](, whom she describes as funny but a bit annoying at times, about issues such as how to conduct himself if he's ever stopped by the police.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Worth a click The "slam" of your car door is fake: "Car doors are engineered to sound much sturdier than they really are. Welcome to the science of automobile psychoacoustics," [writes Quinn Myers of Mel magazine.](  From the archives Aug. 11, 1987: Members of Minnesota Brass Inc., the Midwest's top senior drum and bugle corps, performed at Parade Stadium in Minneapolis. (Photo: Marlin Levison/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. 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