Will fairgrounds event be preview of possible return to normal for State Fair?

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota State Fair kicking off summer with mini fair: The State Fair unveiled a Memorial Day weekend [event that previews a possible return to normal at the fairgrounds]( later this summer. - Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine access expands amid declining demand in Minnesota: [Walmart pharmacies announced walk-in COVID-19 vaccine appointments]( in 80 Minnesota locations amid signs of weakening demand for the shots as Minnesota reported 11 COVID-19 deaths and 998 more infections. The Biden administration will [move doses from states with lower demand to those with stronger interest]( in vaccines. - Chauvin juror defends participation in March on Washington after social media post surfaces: A juror in the Derek Chauvin murder trial attended the March on Washington anniversary last summer, which is drawing [online speculation about his motives for serving on the trial]( and could become grounds for an appeal. - Minnesota Senate GOP passes voter ID requirement: The Minnesota Senate passed a [requirement that voters present photo identification at the polls](, a longtime GOP priority with little to no chance of becoming law this year under the state's divided government. - Whose "Big Lie"? Trump's proclamation a new GOP litmus test: Donald Trump and his supporters are intensifying efforts to shame — and potentially remove — members of their party who are [seen as disloyal to the former president and his false claims]( that last year's election was stolen from him. House Minority Leader [Kevin McCarthy amplified the renewed pressure on No. 3 House Republican leader Liz Cheney](, citing rank-and-file concerns about "her ability to carry out her job." - St. Paul Realtor group withdraws as a partner in project to expose racist covenants: One of the metro area's largest Realtors associations has [backed out of a project that it helped launch to remove racial covenants]( written into thousands of property deeds in the early 1900s. - Idaho intern reports rape, says lawmakers "destroyed me": The [harassment began soon after a report by a 19-year-old intern](, who alleged an Idaho lawmaker raped her, became public. The investigation into then-Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger, a Republican from Lewiston, underscores why many alleged sex crimes go unreported. - Mexico City metro overpass collapse kills at least 23: An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed and [sent the train plunging toward a busy boulevard](, killing at least 23 people and injuring at least 79. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - OutFront Minnesota became LGBTQ rights powerhouse under departing leader: [Monica Meyer is leaving OutFront Minnesota]( at a very different time for the cause of LGBTQ equality than when she took over the organization more than a decade ago. - MSP airport offers aid to travelers with hidden disabilities: As part of a growing international program, [travelers at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport with hidden disabilities]( such as dementia and PTSD can request a free sunflower badge and lanyard to signal they may need help. - Lucinda Williams plans her comeback after a stroke: Singer-songwriterLucinda Williamshad a stroke in November and, despite an inability to play guitar, [she's confident about returning to performing this summer](. "The main thing is I can still sing." SPORTS ROUNDUP - Aaron Rodgers is part of the problem in messy Packers situation: [RandBall writes that the quarterback]( reportedly wanted the team to keep lightly used WR Jake Kumerow last season, but he was cut by the team a day after Rodgers praised him. - Luis Arraez's status in doubt after run-scoring collision at plate: [The leadoff hitter has concussion-like symptoms](, and the Twins must decide whether to place him on the 7-day injured list. - Dramatic late-game rally against Vegas comes after Wild conquers early adversity: Last night was [the second straight comeback victory for the Wild](, who rallied 4-3 in overtime on Saturday against the Blues after also being down by two goals. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Paul Bunyan statue suffers broken arm: [Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince reports on Facebook]( that the city's iconic statue of Paul Bunyan suffered a major separation in his right arm as the concrete gave way. His arm remains attached by the rebar that runs throughout him. The cause of the failure is being investigated. FROM THE ARCHIVES May 4, 1988: A World War II vintage AT-6 training aircraft made a rough landing at Eden Prairie's Flying Cloud Airport when a gust of wind picked up one of its wings and sent it sashaying off the runway. Two men on board were not hurt. (Photo: Mike Zerby/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 © 2021 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](