Minneapolis paid more than $3.3 million in police overtime in wake of George Floyd's death

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Minneapolis paid more than $3.3 million in police overtime in wake of George Floyd's death: To patrol a smoldering city in the two weeks after George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis [shelled out more than $3.3 million in police overtime costs]( — roughly 37 times more than normal, pushing the department past its annual budget. - Frey's budget envisions 100 fewer police, raises property tax for some: The specifics of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s budget plan, posted online late Tuesday, provide a fresh glimpse into [how the city expects to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic]( and a wave of officer departures following George Floyd’s death. The plan warns that an unusually large number of officer resignations and retirements, combined with a hiring freeze designed to limit spending during the pandemic, could lead to an officer shortage that would increase response times. [Minneapolis is seeking feedback on new plans to reopen the intersection of 38th and Chicago]( — the site of George Floyd’s fatal encounter with police — as it braces for the possibility that winter weather could further complicate travel in the area. - Trump declines to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses: Congressional leaders from both parties, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, swiftly pushed back Thursday after President Donald Trump [declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of power]( if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election. Trump said during a Wednesday news conference, "We're going to have to see what happens," responding to a question about committing to the results. "You know that I've been complaining very strongly about the ballots, and the ballots are a disaster." McConnell and other leaders of Trump's Republican Party had no hesitation in committing to an orderly transfer if Trump loses. - Group outbreaks in Minnesota bring warnings about Halloween: A COVID-19 outbreak at a Martin County funeral offered new evidence of infection risks at large gatherings, particularly indoors, and [a warning before the granddaddy of American group events]( — Halloween. - Trump rally highlights racial tensions in Beltrami County: As a movement for racial justice spread across America, residents protested in Bemidji's Paul Bunyan Park. Community leaders pushed for the police department to have a citizen advisory commission, questioning why the majority of jail detainees are Native American. The small Black community found a greater voice in a region where American Indians are the largest racial minority group and the Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake reservations surround this mostly white city of 15,000. But some worry that the rhetoric of the presidential campaign is [dealing a blow to race relations in Beltrami County.]( - Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor protests: Hours after [a Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police]( for Breonna Taylor's death and protesters took to the streets, authorities said [two officers were shot and wounded Wednesday night]( during the demonstrations expressing anger over the killings of Black people at the hands of police. Interim Louisville Police Chief Robert Schroeder said a suspect was in custody but did not offer details about whether that person was participating in the demonstrations. He says both officers are expected to recover, and one is undergoing surgery. - Stearns County mom silenced disabled child's medical device alarm, murder charges say: A 35-year-old central Minnesota woman is charged with murder after allegedly silencing the alarm on an oxygen monitoring device and [allowing her severely disabled child to die.]( - Chinese company says coronavirus vaccine ready by early 2021: A Chinese pharmaceutical company said Thursday the coronavirus vaccine it is developing [should be ready by early 2021 for distribution worldwide](, including the United States. - Target will hire 7,400 seasonal workers in Twin Cities for the holidays: The Minneapolis retailer says national hiring will remain about equal to last year, at 130,000, but [more will be in online pickup and fulfillment roles.]( - There are 40 days until Election Day! Early voting is underway in Minnesota for the 2020 general election. [Check out our guide to the candidates running for major offices]( and where they stand on the issues, as well as key races in the battle for the state Legislature. Got questions about how to register, how to request an absentee ballot, or how to find your polling place? [Here's what you need to know about how to vote in Minnesota.]( Are you voting for the first time this year? [Here are answers to some basic questions young voters may have.]( What happens after you seal, sign and send in your vote? Here’s a look at [how no-excuse absentee ballots are processed and counted.](  Watch this What happens when you put guitar strings on a piano? Well, you get [a very different sound out of your piano](. Watch the whole video to see the interesting (and expensive) process, or skip to the 7-minute mark if you just want to hear what a "guipiano" sounds like.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - 24 Minnesota restaurants win Wine Spectator awards: James Beard may have taken a break this year, but the 2020 culinary awards season [isn’t a total bust for the hurting restaurant industry.]( - Indoor food trucks open inside Lunds & Byerlys in Eagan: After a topsy-turvy summer food truck season, with next to no foot traffic in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, [an innovative partnership with a grocery store]( is taking this mobile business indoors. - 3 strategies for making weeknight meals stress-free and tasty: Plan ahead, make it fast and [don't forget about slow cookers.](  Sports roundup - What you need to know about the Twins and the playoffs: The American League postseason race has [taken quite a turn in the last few days.]( - Vikings signing veteran linebacker Todd Davis to one-year deal: After losing linebacker Anthony Barr to a season-ending pectoral injury, the Vikings are [signing a veteran with plenty of starting experience.]( - Letting U's Bateman play should be easy call for NCAA: "This isn't complicated: The Big Ten flip-flopped on whether it is safe to play football this fall. Why can't Gophers star Rashod Bateman do the same?" [asks Chip Scoggins.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Worth a click What happened the last time a president tried to pack the Supreme Court? It did not go well for President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he attempted to add six justices to the high court, [writes Gillian Brockell for the Washington Post's Retropolis.](  From the archives Sept. 24, 1955: Gophers football coach Murray Warmath was a picture of dejection as he paces up and down in front of the Minnesota bench during a 30-0 loss to the University of Washington at Memorial Stadium. (Photo: 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! 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