Trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in Floyd death won't be televised, judge rules

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Trial of 3 ex-Minneapolis officers in Floyd death won't be televised, judge rules: The upcoming trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting George Floyd's murder [will not be livestreamed.]( Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill ruled Monday evening that Minnesota law does not permit audio and visual broadcasting of the trial, scheduled for June 13, citing loosened COVID-19 restrictions and greater in-person access to the courts from a year ago, when he allowed the livestreaming of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin's trial. - GOP legislators pass "tough on crime" public safety package: The Minnesota Senate [passed a $200 million slate of "tough on crime" measures]( Monday, amid a nationwide rise in violent crime that has stoked community anxiety throughout Minnesota and exacerbated partisan divisions at the Capitol. The package focuses on recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers, increasing criminal penalties, making changes to sentencing guidelines and spotlighting prosecutors and judges who depart from those guidelines. - Missing Wisconsin girl found dead, police suspect homicide: A 10-year-old girl who went missing Sunday after visiting family nearby has been found dead in western Wisconsin, and [police are looking for whoever is responsible for killing her.]( The body of Iliana "Lily" Peters was found in the woods at 9:15 a.m. Monday near her aunt's home in Chippewa Falls close to the walking trail at the end of Grove Street and the Leinenkugel's brewery parking lot, police said. - St. Paul chief says Rep. John Thompson misused office in police interaction: St. Paul police say DFL state Rep. John Thompson yelled at officers Sunday after his daughter was pulled over, prompting [a sharp rebuke from the city's police chief.]( - Harris tests positive for COVID-19, Biden not a "close contact": Vice President Kamala Harris [tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday](, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases restrictions in a bid to return to pre-pandemic normalcy. - Tesla's Elon Musk will buy Twitter for $44B: Elon Musk [reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion]( on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform where he — the world's richest person — promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers. The outspoken Tesla CEO has said he wanted to own and privatize Twitter because he thinks it's not living up to its potential as a platform for free speech. [Questions remain about whether Musk can deliver on his vision for the company.]( - New aspirin guidance influenced by Minnesota research: Middle-aged adults [should talk with their doctors about daily aspirin if they have elevated heart disease risks](, a federal advisory group announced Tuesday, but seniors shouldn't start taking the over-the-counter pills. The guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force was strongly influenced by Bloomington-based HealthPartners, which used computer models to weigh aspirin's preventive benefits of reducing heart attacks and strokes vs. its bleeding risks. - Windsurfers butt heads with skateboarders over Bde Maka Ska pop-up skatepark location: A temporary site for skaters planned for the north parking lot [has drawn objections from local windsurfers.]( - Bitcoin in 401(k) becomes reality for more, despite warnings: Retirement giant Fidelity said Tuesday that it's launched a way for workers to put some of their 401(k) savings and contributions directly in bitcoin, potentially up to 20%, all from the account's main menu of investment options. Fidelity said it's the first in the industry to allow such investments without having to go through a separate brokerage window, and it's already signed up one employer that will add the offering to its plan later this year. Fidelity's offering may be one of just a few for a while, given [the substantial concerns about the riskiness of cryptocurrencies.]( - UnitedHealth Group founder to retire from board after more than 40 years: [Richard Burke launched the company that became UnitedHealth Group]( and was CEO through 1987. The health care giant is now America's fifth-largest public company. WATCH THIS Teenager dramatically aces basketball halftime challenge: This footage comes from a recent high school game in Quebec, Canada, where this teen sank a layup, free throw, three-pointer and half-court shot in rapid succession — [and with verve.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Minneapolis' Ukrainian Village Band emerges from "the fog of war" with a clear mission: Longtime party starters, they have a new duty since the Russian invasion — [to raise money and pride.]( - Roseville auto showroom becomes a musical theater stage: Sights and sounds are always part of theater but "Hands on a Hardbody" offers an additional sensory experience: [that new car smell.]( - Red Eye Theater starts over at "a new little pocket for arts" in south Minneapolis: Its relocation to Seward may reflect [a shift away from downtown by Twin Cities arts organizations.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Could the Wolves' Game 5 come down to one key statistic — again? When the Wolves have done a good job of keeping Memphis off the offensive glass, they won twice. The 2-2 series [could swing on how the Wolves do that going forward.]( - Nine players from Minnesota to watch in the NFL draft: [A half-dozen Gophers and three former Minnesota high school stars]( are among those who could be taken during the seven rounds of the draft. - In new leading role, Twins catcher Jeffers embraces responsibility: From calling games to guiding pitchers to adding his voice in team meetings, 24-year-old catcher Ryan Jeffers is [taking on the demands of increased role.]( Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Danish twins say they've cracked code for cultivating coveted morel mushrooms indoors year-round: "Jacob and Karsten Kirk, twins from Copenhagen, say they have devised a method to reliably grow morel mushrooms in a climate-controlled environment," [Alla Katsnelson reports for the New York Times.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES April 26, 2019: Ana Younker-Zimmerman, a St. Paul student who was born without arms, walks off the pitcher's mound with TC Bear after throwing out the first pitch with her foot at the Twins-Orioles game at Target Field. (Photo: David Joles/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 © 2022 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](