Mask debate leads to physical altercation at Eastern Carver County school board meeting

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Mask debate leads to physical altercation at Eastern Carver County school board meeting: The incident is [the latest in a series of school board meeting interruptions]( — both locally and nationwide — caused by irate and even violent parents arguing over COVID-19 protocols, critical race theory and social studies standards. And it's not just yelling and pushing. Board members are also receiving new levels of harassment and threats, both in person and online. - More than 180 Minnesota health care workers sue over vaccine mandate: More than 180 health care workers spanning hospital systems across Minnesota are asking for an injunction to [stop their employers from mandating they be vaccinated from COVID-19](, saying the directive violates religious freedoms and other state and federal laws. - Brooklyn Center to require police to release offenders cited for low-level crimes: Brooklyn Center on Tuesday took its first step in reforming public safety by [instructing police officers to release offenders they cite for low-level crimes]( and take them into custody only when the law requires them to do so. - Crow Wing county prosecutor reviewing Winston Smith's death from law enforcement gunfire: The Crow Wing County attorney in central Minnesota is [reviewing evidence and will make a charging decision](in the fatal shooting of Winston "Boogie" Smith Jr. in a parking ramp in Minneapolis' Uptown neighborhood by members of a federal law enforcement task force. - Without key witness testimony, case dismissed in fatal drive-by shooting of 2-year-old in Minneapolis: [The inability to secure testimony from the father]( of a 2-year-old Minneapolis boy, along with other key witnesses has forced prosecutors to dismiss the murder case against the man authorities say killed the child during a drive-by shootout in 2016. - Open races, new faces promise a fresh start for two Minneapolis City Council seats: Two sections of Minneapolis that became epicenters of protests after high-profile police killings [will soon elect new City Council members.]( Incumbents Alondra Cano and Lisa Bender are not seeking re-election, leaving wide open possibilities for 14 candidates to persuade voters that they can deliver safety, housing stability and economic revival. Check out [our guide to the 2021 Minneapolis mayor and City Council candidates](. - University of St. Thomas vandalized with white supremacist posters: Students at the University of St. Thomas woke up Monday morning to posters across campus bearing hate speech and symbols of a known white supremacist group. St. Paul police are [investigating white supremacist-linked property damage for the second time this month](, just a few miles from the Hmong Cultural Center on University Avenue, which was vandalized Sept. 8 with symbols of the same hate group. - South Dakota A.G. reviewing Noem's meeting with daughter: South Dakota's attorney general said Tuesday he is reviewing concerns from state lawmakers over [a meeting Gov. Kristi Noem held last year that included both her daughter and a state employee]( who was overseeing her daughter's application to become a certified real estate appraiser. - St. Cloud State wrestler arrested in alleged assault of student: St. Cloud Police [arrested a 20-year-old man Tuesday evening]( in connection with a Sept. 18 assault that left another man seriously injured. WATCH THIS Florida man captures large alligator with trash can: [Please don't try this at home.]( (Warning: There is some strong language in this video clip). Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. 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SPORTS ROUNDUP - Three things to know about the Gophers' next opponent, Purdue: The Boilermakers are off to a 3-1 start but have some [major injury concerns entering Saturday's game]( in West Lafayette, Ind. - Former Gophers coach Jerry Kill suffers concussion during postgame melee at TCU: Video appeared to show the ex-Gophers coach was [knocked down by his own players.]( - Three Wild training camp questions: The lineup is mostly set for the season opener, [but there are still openings]( as Coach Dean Evason replaces veterans like Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK More than half of America's 100 richest people exploit special trusts to avoid estate taxes: "It's well known, at least among tax lawyers and accountants for the ultrawealthy: The estate tax can be easily avoided by exploiting a loophole unwittingly created by Congress three decades ago. By using special trusts, a rarefied group of Americans has taken advantage of this loophole, reducing government revenues and fueling inequality," [ProPublica reports.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Sept. 29, 2020: Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler was safe at home ahead of the tag of Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado in the third inning for the first Twins run of the game. (Photo: Jeff Wheeler/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.](