Minnesota hospitals get federal help to address staff shortages

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota hospitals get federal help to address staff shortages: [Federal medical teams will arrive in Minnesota next week]( to provide much needed staffing support at two state hospitals hit hard by an ever-growing COVID-19 surge. HCMC and St. Cloud Hospital each will receive 22 emergency medical workers from the Department of Defense under a request made by Gov. Tim Walz. - State set to clear COVID-19 booster shots for all adults as deaths top 9,000: Minnesota is preparing to [expand COVID-19 vaccine booster access to all adults this week](, with or without federal backing, and encouraged renewed protections in communities and schools against a worsening pandemic wave. - Township board near Mora not ready to end dispute with family over gravel road: The board said Tuesday that [it is still weighing its legal options]( after a court ruling in favor of a family that lost its road. - Four arrested after Minneapolis city vehicle carjacked: With the help of a helicopter, police tracked the stolen vehicle by GPS at around 3 p.m. Tuesday. The driver fled from officers. When the vehicle crashed, the driver was arrested and taken to the hospital for his injuries. [A man, a woman and two juveniles were arrested.]( - Court revokes phone access for man charged in fatal Hwy. 169 shooting: A Hennepin County judge has [revoked the jail phone privileges]( of the man charged in a fatal Hwy. 169 road rage shooting, citing repeated efforts to manipulate witnesses. In defiance of repeated orders from the court, Judge Nicole Engisch wrote in her order filed this week, Jamal L. Smith "has had contact with witnesses through a number of jail calls, all of which he initiated." - Experts say Tyler Kistner's campaign mileage reimbursements raise questions: Republican Second Congressional District candidate Tyler Kistner reimbursed himself nearly $7,000 for mileage in his latest campaign finance report, an unusually high number for his mostly suburban district that experts say [raises questions about his spending and campaign's transparency.]( - Klobuchar says post-cancer exam shows "everything was clear": U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar said Wednesday[she had "good news to share" following her breast cancer diagnosis]( and treatment earlier this year. "I got my results back from my first 6-month post-cancer exam & everything was clear," the Minnesota Democrat said in a tweet. - Rittenhouse jury asks to see video on Day 2 of deliberations: Jurors weighing charges against Kyle Rittenhouse returned Wednesday for a second day of deliberations in his murder trial after failing to reach a swift verdict on whether he was the instigator of a night of bloodshed in Kenosha or a concerned citizen who came under attack while trying to protect property. About two hours into deliberations on the second day, [jurors asked to view video presented at the trial](and the judge said he would determine the procedures to allow that. - Two charged in fatal beating of pregnant woman whose body was found in uptown: Shannon Michael Benson, 42, of Minneapolis, and Jade M. Rissell, 27, of Elk River, each were charged in Hennepin County District Court [in connection with the death of the woman](, whose body was found Nov. 8 in a travel trailer parked in the 3500 block of Hennepin Avenue. - Two men to be cleared in 1965 killing of Malcolm X: Two men convicted in the assassination of Malcolm X are set to be cleared after more than half a century, with prosecutors now saying authorities withheld evidence in the civil rights leader's killing, according to a news report Wednesday. The New York Times reported Wednesday that Muhammad Aziz and the late Khalil Islam, who spent decades in prison for the crime, [were being exonerated after a nearly two-year investigation]( by their lawyers and the Manhattan district attorney's office. A court date is expected Thursday. WATCH THIS When "Energy Vampire" Mark Proksch pranked local news stations into believing he was a yo-yo master: Fans of the Onalaska, Wis., native's performances on "What We Do in the Shadows" and "Better Call Saul" will recognize his extremely dry delivery in [this supercut of his appearances as Kenny "K-Strass" Strasser]( on a number of Midwestern TV news programs. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Lots of tips for a tastier Thanksgiving: Let our Taste experts help you [make the most of your Thanksgiving meal.]( - Theater star Laura Osnes loses another gig, apparently over vaccine status: Not getting the COVID-19 vaccine has led to Burnsville native Laura Osnes' [withdrawal from another show.]( - "The Bachelorette" brings her suitors home to Minnesota: The Woodbury-raised star of the ABC reality series [went on dates on Lake Minnetonka, Target Field and Betty Danger's](, among other spots. SPORTS ROUNDUP - It's time for the Wolves to make a move in the standings — or the roster: Minnesota has four consecutive winnable games coming up. If the Wolves can't get any traction now, [when will they?]( - Peterson, Smith return to Vikings practice: The Vikings secondary is getting two key pieces back in practice this week as safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Patrick Peterson [were cleared to return to the field.]( - "Don't sell yourself short" is a blueprint for decades of coaching success: Southwest Minnesota State volleyball coach Terry Culhane is retiring soon with a collection of championships, [writes Patrick Reusse.]( Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK How Americans' demand for leather in luxury SUVs fuels Amazon deforestation: "An examination of Brazil's immense tannery industry shows how hides from illegally deforested ranches can easily reach the global marketplace. In the United States, much of the demand for Brazilian leather comes from automakers," [the New York Times reports.]( PIC OF THE DAY Nov. 16, 2021: Leon Budke, an employee of Rocket Crane Services, rides inside the 1,200-pound aluminum cherry from Minneapolis Sculpture Garden's iconic "Spoonbridge and Cherry" installation as it's moved from the spoon to the ground. The cherry is being transported to New York for a fresh coat of paint. (Photo: Shari L. Gross/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.](