Police make arrest in fatal road rage shooting in Plymouth

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Police make arrest in fatal road rage shooting in Plymouth: Jay Boughton was shot July 6 in an apparent road rage incident. [Authorities have scheduled a news conference for this afternoon]( to discuss the case. The suspect's vehicle, an SUV, was located last month. - Supreme Court leaves Texas abortion law in place: A deeply divided Supreme Court is allowing a Texas law that bans most abortions to remain in force, for now [stripping most women of the right to an abortion in the nation's second-largest state](. The court voted 5-4 to deny an emergency appeal from abortion providers and others that sought to block enforcement of the law, which went into effect Wednesday. But the justices also suggested that their order likely isn't the last word on whether the law can stand because other challenges to it can still be brought. President Joe Biden on Thursday [lambasted the Supreme Court's decision]( and directed federal agencies to do what they can to "insulate women and providers" from the impact. - Spurred by Minneapolis gun violence, groups arise to enact early interventions: Some who are working to reduce violence say that despite growing interest in community-based prevention programs, [the city could be doing more to engage the troubled young men]( who are most likely to experience violence. Without intervention, they say, today's victim could become tomorrow's shooter — or vice versa. - Prominent Minnesota horse-racing couple accused of running $18M Ponzi scheme: Shakopee residents Jason D. Bullard, and his wife, Angela Romero-Bullard, [were accused this week of running a fraudulent investment business]( by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC said the couple operated the Ponzi scheme from 2007 to 2021. - Minnesota health officials decry COVID vaccine misinformation: Minnesota health officials are [trying to dispel misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine]( as some prominent Republicans continue to raise concerns and more than 1 million adults statewide remain unvaccinated. - State Fair study tests which masks are best in COVID fight: University of Minnesota researchers are dangling the irresistible lure of free string backpacks at the Minnesota State Fair [to study how masks fit different faces differently]( and offer varying protection against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. - Gail Omvedt, feminist leader in India who was born in Minneapolis, dies at 80: The anti-caste crusader, scholar and prolific author championed the cause of India's marginalized communities and was [a leader in the country's feminist movement.]( - U.S. House GOP leader threatens tech firms that comply with riot inquiry: Rep. Kevin McCarthy's warning was [an escalation of his efforts to thwart a full accounting]( of the deadly attack at the Capitol carried out by a pro-Trump mob, and his latest attempt to insulate the former president and Republican lawmakers from scrutiny of their ties to the violence. - More than a dozen dead after ida remnants slam Northeast: In a region that hadn't expected a serious blow from the no-longer-hurricane, [the storm killed at least 18 people from Maryland to New York]( on Wednesday night as basement apartments suddenly filled with water, rivers and creeks swelled to record levels and roadways turned into car-swallowing canals. - Joe Rogan, podcasting giant who has been dismissive of vaccination, has COVID-19: Rogan said [he had tested positive for the coronavirus]( after he returned from a series of shows in Florida, where the virus is rampant. WATCH THIS Ida floods NYC streets, subway stations: [Terrifying scenes like this played out across New York City]( last night as many streets and subway platforms were completely flooded thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - You may rethink Monica Lewinsky after seeing new FX miniseries: "Impeachment: American Crime Story" [looks at the Bill Clinton sex scandal from a female perspective.]( - New research links "holiday heart syndrome" to drinking alcohol: A study has found that consuming alcohol, even as little as one can of beer or one glass of wine, [can quickly increase the risk of a common type of cardiac arrhythmia]( known as atrial fibrillation in people who have a history of the condition. - Tim McGraw scores with girl-dad country at State Fair grandstand: Country music has been a staple at the Minnesota State Fair grandstand since concerts began in 1962, and McGraw's performance [drew the biggest grandstand audience so far this year.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Does one stat explain multiple problems with Cousins and the Vikings' offensive line? Expected points added at the end of the first and second half gives us a snapshot of what happens in crunch time for teams. [The short-term and long-term numbers for Kirk Cousins and the Vikings are not good.]( - OMG (Old Men Gophers) must use experience, win Big Ten West: Yes, playing Ohio State in the opener is a big game. But let's focus on the big picture — P.J. Fleck's football program has a unique opportunity to take the next step, [writes Chip Scoggins.]( - Vikings re-sign Sean Mannion as backup QB: Mannion was the team's backup during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. The Vikings came calling again when [he was cut by the Seahawks this week.]( Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK "I helped destroy people": Terry Albury, an idealistic F.B.I. agent based in Minnesota, grew so disillusioned by the war on terror that he was willing to leak classified documents — and go to prison for doing it, [writes Janet Reitman for the New York Times Magazine.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Sept. 2, 2019: The fastest basset hounds, bulldogs, corgis and wiener dogs from races held earlier in the summer returned to Canterbury Downs in Shakopee to compete in the Battle of the Breeds championship race to determine the "fastest dog in Minnesota." Here, bulldog Chloe Piper (center) took an early lead on Benny (left) in the championship race. (Photo: Brian Peterson/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. 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