Student journalists at Kansas high school take down their principal

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Student journalists at Kansas high school take down their principal: The recently hired principal at Pittsburg, Kan., High School has resigned after the school's student newspaper published an article finding [major discrepancies in her educational credentials.]( - Strong turnout for Minneapolis caucuses: [The caucuses offered few concrete indicators]( of which campaigns had early leads, since there was no central tally of delegates lined up behind specific candidates. But the meetings were the first sign of whether a young movement of progressive DFLers will dislodge established incumbents. Many expect the DFL will not endorse anyone in the mayoral race. - April Fool's prank draws people to non-existent St. Paul transit meeting: [Somebody distributed fliers about an April 1 public meeting]( for the Riverview Corridor Transit Study and stated on the flyer featuring official-looking letterhead that the proposed route for the transit project connecting downtown St. Paul with the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Mall of America had changed. And at least a few people showed up to the advertised meeting at the Mitchell-Hamline School of Law, only there wasn't one. - Owner of Caribou Coffee buys Panera Bread for more than $7 billion: The St. Louis sandwich and soup chain is [being acquired by Europe's JAB Holding Co.](, which owns or has a stake in Peet's Coffee & Tea, Caribou Coffee Co., Stumptown Coffee and Keurig Green Mountain and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. - Boater dies in roiling waters of Mississippi lock and dam in southeast Minnesota: A 52-year-old boater was in a prohibited area of a lock and dam system along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota, when [he was sucked into the roiling waters and killed](, authorities said. - Some Republicans push back against EPA cuts: A small but vocal number of GOP lawmakers have [rallied in support of popular programs in their districts](, including clean water programs in the Great Lakes and the Chesapeake Bay, that are among the biggest losers in the budget Trump proposed to Congress last month. EPA officials are proposing to eliminate [two programs focused on limiting children’s exposure to lead-based paint]( — which is known to cause damage to developing brains and nervous systems. - Trump removes Steve Bannon from National Security Council: A new memorandum about the composition of the NSC [no longer lists the White House chief strategist as a member]( of the Principal's Committee, a group of high-ranking officials that convene to discuss pressing national security priorities. It also restores the director of national intelligence and the Joint Chiefs chairman to the Principal's Committee. [In an interview with the New York Times](, President Trump said he believes former national security adviser Susan Rice may have committed a crime by seeking the identities of Trump associates mentioned in intercepted communications, but declined to provide any evidence supporting his claim. Trump also said he doesn't think Bill O'Reilly "did anything wrong" following revelations that the Fox News host settled five lawsuits brought by women alleging sexual harassment and other inappopriate behavior. - Oregon senator holds all-night talk-a-thon in opposition to Gorsuch: But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell [claimed the votes necessary to change Senate rules]( and thwart the Democratic filibuster of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch in a showdown that could alter the course of the Senate and the court. Academic experts interviewed by Politico say [Gorsuch may have committed plagiarism]( by copying "the structure and language used by several authors" and failing to cite source material in his book and an article. - Syria chemical attack death toll rises amid new airstrikes: [The death toll from a suspected chemical attack]( on a northern Syrian town rose to 72 on Wednesday as activists and rescue workers found more terrified survivors hiding in shelters near the site of the harrowing assault, one of the deadliest in Syria's civil war. - Dog sacrifices self to save wedding party from suicide bomber in Nigeria: Officials say a dog at a Nigerian wedding party [grappled with a suicide bomber until her explosives detonated](, killing the animal as well. Watch this These culinary students made a bunch of giant chocolate geodes: For a school project, Culinary Institute of America pastry students Alex Yeatts and AbbyLee Wilcox set out to make a dozen enormous, edible geodes out of chocolate and sugar that crystallized into rock candy as they aged over six months. [See how they made them and watch the big reveal]( as Alex cracks open the geodes with a hammer and meat cleaver. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to talkers@startribune.com. Trending - Minneapolis man builds epic Lego diorama of Nye's Polonaise Room: Some people pay tribute to their favorite landmarks by collecting matchbooks or bumper stickers. Others wear T-shirts. [Jeff Esler shows his love with Legos.]( - Six revelations about Prince from Mayte Garcia's new book: Mayte Garcia, Prince’s first wife and longtime muse, [doesn’t hold back from getting very personal]( in “The Most Beautiful: My Life With Prince,” her new book chronicling her time spent with the late pop star. - Boomers are discovering a hidden cost to their 401(k)s — taxes: The oldest of the baby boomers [recently had an April tax deadline]( some almost certainly didn’t realize was approaching, writes Lee Schafer. Sports roundup - Wild secures home-ice advantage in playoff series: For the third time in franchise history and first time since winning the now-defunct Northwest Division in 2008, [the Wild will have home-ice advantage in a series]( when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin next Wednesday. - New Vikings quarterback knows the journeyman's lifestyle well: Case Keenum, undrafted in 2012 before signing with the Texans, [has already been traded, waived twice and signed off a practice squad]( . After becoming the NCAA career leader in passing yards and touchdowns at the University of Houston, Keenum continues an NFL journeyman career in Minnesota after bouncing between Houston, St. Louis and Los Angeles the past five seasons. He has started at least two games in each of the past four seasons. - Gophers decision on starting QB may not be made till August: The Gophers quarterback battle [probably won’t be decided during spring football camp](, based on comments from coach P.J. Fleck and offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca. Fleck recently met his match, suffering his first crushing defeat at the hands of an elite U student. [In badminton.]( Quote of the day “They were at a loss that something that was so easy for them to see was waiting to be noticed by adults.” -- [Pittsburg, Kan., High School student newspaper adviser Emily Smith](, on the student journalists who forced the resignation of their principal after uncovering discrepancies in her educational credentials. Worth a click A second-by-second breakdown of one of the dumbest ads ever made: What do you get when a major brand wants to harness the current political climate to sell soft drinks, but also really doesn't want to risk offending anyone by taking a position on any issue? You get [this inexplicably long, cringe-inducing Pepsi ad]( starring Kendall Jenner. The Washington Post's [shot-by-shot takedown of the commercial is a fun read.]( From the archives April 5, 1962: The most complex amateur missile ever built (at least at the time) is checked by its designer and builder, 20-year-old Marshall Kriesel of Owatonna, Minn., prior to its successful launch at the Naval Ordnance Test Station in China Lake, Calif. Honeywell and Navy scientists, who encouraged Kriesel during his four years of work on the project, described the launch as an "outstanding success." (Photo: Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]( [twitter]( [google+]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [tumblr]( [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 © 2017 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](