Electronic SOS saves man from freezing to death in Boundary Waters

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Electronic SOS saves man from freezing to death in Boundary Waters: A handheld emergency declaration device was all that kept a 34-year-old man from freezing to death while [camping and canoeing alone]( deep in the northern Minnesota wilderness. - Legendary Star Tribune sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at 100: Sid Hartman created a rags-to-riches story unlike any his hometown has seen, working his way from the very bottom of the newspaper industry to becoming [one of the most influential members in his profession](. Reactions far and wide immediately began pouring in as news of Sid Hartman's death spread around the sports world Sunday. [Here is a sampling of the tributes and memorials.]( - Minneapolis, state agencies prepare for next wave of unrest: Authorities are [trying to apply lessons from this summer](, when it took four days into the unrest sparked by George Floyd's death to set up a Multi-Agency Command Center, so they are better prepared for future flash points. - Pandemic pushes down Minnesota kindergarten enrollment: Kindergarten enrollment has [plunged across the Twin Cities metro](, as families have sought alternatives to a first year of school spent at least partly in front of a computer screen during the pandemic. - For Democrats, Biden's lead fuels uncomfortable sense of deja vu: The polls are once again delivering feel-good boosts to Democrats: Joe Biden beats President Donald Trump by 10, 11 or 12 points nationally, depending on the day. His edge in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin averages eight. Experts promise better than 4-in-5 odds of a new president next year. But then the [partisans remember that they have been here before](, four years ago this week. The conflicting emotions can be overwhelming. With Election Day imminent and uncertain, [U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren spent Sunday]( urging college students and suburbanites in Minnesota, a battleground state Republicans hope to flip for the first time since 1972, to back her former Democratic rival Joe Biden for president. - As local news struggles, a pay-for-pay network rises in its place: A fast-growing network of nearly 1,300 websites aims to fill a void left by vanishing local newspapers across the country. Yet the network, now in all 50 states, is built not on traditional journalism but on [propaganda ordered up by dozens of conservative think tanks](, political operatives, corporate executives and public relations professionals, a Times investigation found. - Election weighs heavily on Minnesota immigrants, "dreamers" and refugees: The fates of thousands of immigrants and refugees [hinge on the presidential election](, as President Donald Trump looks to continue his rollback of programs that admit or legally protect foreigners in America. Former Vice President Joe Biden, in contrast, pledges to dramatically increase refugee resettlement and unwind Trump’s efforts to end policies for immigrants to live and work lawfully in the U.S. - Judge puts Wisconsin capacity limit back into effect: A Wisconsin judge on Monday [reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers' administration]( limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor venues to 25% of capacity. - Northern Minnesota congressional race reflects shifting political allegiances: The Eighth Congressional District, once a DFL stronghold, has the distinction of being the only one in Minnesota to get visits from both presidential candidates. In a region that has [become an unaccustomed presidential battleground](, the fates of Rep. Pete Stauber and DFL challenger Quinn Nystrom could hinge in great part on the fortunes of the candidates on the top of the ballot. - There are 15 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.]( Sign up for [our Morning Hot Dish politics newsletter]( to get the latest campaign and election news. Having any problems voting in Minnesota? [We want to hear about it.](  Watch this Massive wall of clouds slowly crosses Lake Michigan: [This video of "roll clouds",]( taken by Ken Temple back in 2016, was making the rounds among stormchasers on social media late last week.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Minneapolis family's garden offers a musical respite during a difficult summer: A south Minneapolis family [turned their yard into a neighborhood haven]( and a Beautiful Garden winner. - Professional organizer shares strategies for decluttering the holistic way: After 20 years as a retail marketing executive, Michele Vig of Edina switched gears and became a professional organizer. As the first Marie Kondo-certified organizer in Minnesota and owner of her own firm, Neat Little Nest, Vig has been [helping clients tame their chaotic closets](, overstuffed pantries and paper-strewn home offices. - Low-cost vet makes house calls for older Minnesotans: Dr. Marie Louderback [operates her deeply discounted veterinary practice]( out of her Shoreview home, traveling to assisted living facilities, senior buildings and private homes to care for the pets of low-income owners, most of them older or disabled.  Sports roundup - While NFL interceptions at all-time low, Cousins already nears season high: So far in 2020, quarterbacks are being intercepted less frequently than during any other season in NFL history. That makes Kirk Cousins' play this season [even more alarming for the Vikings.]( - Gophers' Sori-Marin combines intelligence, instinct to become punishing tackler: Gophers junior linebacker Mariano Sori-Marin [will be leading a young defense](, always pushing himself and his teammates to get better. - Bud Grant and Sid Hartman, the unlikeliest of best friends: Sid Hartman was [the first person Bud Grant met in 1946]( when his grandparents dropped him off at the University of Minnesota as a highly touted recruit who would star in three sports for the Gophers.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Worth a click Scientists study box of Twinkies left in a basement for 8 years: When Colin Purrington [posted photos of his mummified Twinkie on Twitter](, they caught the attention of a pair of researchers who study fungi who saw an opportunity to learn about how mold forms.  Trivia winner Congratulations to Dave Sarazin! Dave was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Chisholm High School was where Bob McDonald became the winningest boy's basketball coach in Minnesota history. Dave wins a $15 gift card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question!  From the archives Oct. 20, 1977: Peter Stehjem steered while Dale LaBoda rode the back of a stripped-down Volkswagen chassis used to train a sled-dog team on ground without snow. The Eden Prairie men were helping Chuck Gould, a member of the North Star Sled Dog Association, prepare the animals for winter competition. (Photo: Jim McTaggart/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.](