8 stories you might have missed this week

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Best of the Week [Q&A: Mayor Frey's priorities at the helm of a city on edge]( [Jacob Frey was re-elected to his second term in November with more power than any of his predecessors to tackle a slew of overlapping problems.]( [Free land, cable and beer: State's tiny goose capital wants you to move there]( [Make Middle River your home and perks include a free lot, a Sportsmen's Club membership and a $100 gift certificate to a tavern in town.]( [Why did Minneapolis' famous flour boom go bust?]( [The Mill City dominated the flour market for half a century. But it came to an end in 1930.]( [When the refs are all women, is girls' basketball a better game?]( [Many players and coaches suggest that women officials call the game differently from men, allowing girls to play more physically. They also make an impact as role models.]( [More gear coming to help boaters contain invasive starry stonewort algae on Minnesota lakes]( [Crews are installing 28 new boat-cleaning stations on lakes infested with starry stonewort.]( [Giving up alcohol for Dry January? How to change your habits to change your life]( [The pandemic altered many routines. An expert offers tips on harnessing the power of change.]( [At the University of Minnesota's Pillsbury Hall, everything old is new again]( [One of the oldest buildings on campus was remade into the home of the university's English department.]( [Minneapolis, St. Paul will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Here's what to know]( [The Twin Cities will start requiring people to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter bars, restaurants and other places that serve food and drinks.]( 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 © 2022 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](