Proctor football investigation in hands of St. Louis County Attorney

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Proctor football investigation in hands of St. Louis County Attorney: A completed Proctor High School football investigation is in the hands of the St. Louis County Attorney's Office. The office said [it received a referral from the Proctor Police Department]( on Monday following the department's criminal investigation into "some members of the Proctor High School football program." - Xcel wants to increase residential electricity bills by nearly 20%: Xcel Energy on Monday proposed an electricity rate increase of 21.2%, or $677.4 million, over three years, with just more than half hitting Minnesotans' pocketbooks in 2022. With the rate hike, the company's average residential customers [would see a 19% increase in their electricity bills]( from 2022 through 2024 — or on average $15 to $21 per month cumulatively. - Arradondo's fate looms large in Minneapolis elections: Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo isn't on the ballot, but [he's become a central figure in the first municipal elections]( since George Floyd's killing by police. - Are vaccine boosters widely needed? Some federal advisers have misgivings. Following a series of endorsements over the past month by scientific panels advising federal agencies, tens of millions of Americans are now eligible for booster shots of coronavirus vaccines. But the recommendations — even those approved unanimously — [mask significant dissent and disquiet among those advisers]( about the need for booster shots in the United States. - Unlicensed driver jailed after fatally hitting bicyclist in Rosemount, police say: The motorist, Trejean D. Curry, 26, of Minneapolis, [was arrested at the scene and jailed]( on suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with driving in a grossly negligent manner. Curry was driving after having his license revoked, something he has been convicted of 10 times in the past 3½ years in Minnesota, according to court records. - White House eyes new climate change strategies in Biden bill: The White House is [zeroing in on a package of clean energy strategies]( for President Joe Biden's big domestic policy bill that officials believe could reach similar greenhouse gas emission reduction goals as an initial proposal that was quashed by opposition from a centrist Democrat. - Minneapolis South High School principal steps down: Minneapolis South High School's principal has stepped down, about a month following reassignment after failing to obtain a state-approved license. In an e-mail to families Monday, Associate Superintendent Shawn Harris-Berry said Brett [Stringer decided to "relinquish his leadership role at South"]( and Steve Simondet will continue as South's interim principal for the remainder of the school year. A search for a new principal will begin in the spring. - Facebook froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users: A trove of whistleblower documents shows that in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Facebook carefully investigated how its platforms spread misinformation about life-saving vaccines. They also reveal rank-and-file employees regularly suggested solutions for countering anti-vaccine content on the site, to no avail. Facebook's response raises questions about [whether the company prioritized controversy and division over the health of its users.]( WATCH THIS Man rides bike on the blade of a wind turbine: In a short film to raise awareness about climate change, Scottish cyclist performs a host of tricks before the grand finale, which [you can see at the 3:30 mark in this video.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Suni Lee barely survives elimination on "Dancing With the Stars": It was [a shaky night for Minnesota contestants]( on reality TV. - Roger Waters reschedules Target Center concert for 2022: One of the last major Twin Cities concerts yet to be rescheduled out of the pandemic, Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters' This Is Not a Drill Tour has been confirmed again for July 30, 2022, at Target Center — and [it comes with a warning it could be his last time around.]( - Make yourself happier by reminding yourself you're going to die: That's the ironic promise of a smartphone app called WeCroak, which [pings your phone five times a day, every day, reminding you that you're going to die](. Its creators say the app (which was inspired by a Bhutanese folk saying "To be a happy person, one must contemplate death five times daily") helps you to stop sweating the small stuff. It's also a nudge to stop wasting time on things you don't value and paying attention to what has meaning or will bring happiness SPORTS ROUNDUP - The 25 best Wolves of all time: Michael Rand marks the 75th anniversary of the NBA by counting down [the greatest players in Timberwolves' franchise history.]( - Cheaply acquired Rosario goes from Twins to Cleveland to playoff MVP: Two years after hitting 32 homers and driving in 109 runs for the Twins, Eddie Rosario was traded from Cleveland to Atlanta for a player who was released a few hours later, [writes Patrick Reusse.]( - Vikings face strongest test against full-throttle Dallas offense: The Vikings defense will have its hands full Sunday night against a high-powered Dallas offense. [Here's a look at where the Cowboys have thrived](, and one area they've stumbled. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK It's never too late to climb that mountain: Dierdre Wolownick, whose son, "Free Solo" star Alex Honnold, is one of the world's top rock climbers, ascended Yosemite's El Capitan to celebrate her 70th birthday, [the New York Times' Tim Neville reports.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Oct. 26, 2019: The sun rose behind the North Breakwater Lighthouse in Duluth Harbor. (Photo: Alex Kormann/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.](