Meteorologist from Mexico dies in I-90 crash while storm chasing in Minnesota

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Meteorologist from Mexico dies in I-90 crash while storm chasing in Minnesota: A woman among four weather experts out storm chasing in southwestern Minnesota [died in a crash on the interstate](, the car's driver said Thursday from his hospital bed. - Tornadoes, hail and rain pummel Minnesota — with more to come: Severe weather brought a mix of hail, tornadoes and heavy rain to Minnesota Wednesday, causing widespread power outages, flooding and dangerous traveling conditions. Near-record highs of 90 degrees and humid conditions will likely fuel more storms Thursday when [most of the state will be under an enhanced risk for more severe weather.]( - Kids in crisis dropped at ER doors overwhelm Minneapolis hospital: Children who lash out in homes and protective placements are [increasingly being dropped off at the M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital](, prompting the creation of a makeshift shelter in an ambulance garage. - Minneapolis City Coordinator's Office staffers allege "toxic, racist and unsafe workplace conditions": Seventeen current and former employees in the Minneapolis City Coordinator's Office are [asking the mayor and the council not to select Heather Johnston to lead it](, saying the department has a history of "toxic, racist and unsafe workplace conditions" and she hasn't done enough to stop it. - Astronomers capture first image of Milky Way's huge black hole: The world got a look Thursday at [the first wild but fuzzy image of the supermassive black hole]( at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy, with astronomers calling it a "gentle giant" on a near-starvation diet. - Fox kit tests positive for avian flu in Anoka County: The positive case is [the first confirmed of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, in a wild mammal in Minnesota](, according to the Department of Natural Resources. - Bill that gives judges more power over settlement-payment deals heads to Walz's desk: Minnesota will become the only state in the nation to require the appointment of an outside attorney to advise judges on whether to approve the sale of structured settlement payments for anyone who appears to suffer from mental or cognitive impairments. The change is coming through [a bill approved unanimously Wednesday by the Minnesota Senate](. The legislation cracks down on abuses [documented by the Star Tribune]( involving accident victims who are persuaded to sell their future settlement payments for far less than they are worth to so-called factoring companies. - 2 children, man die in overnight house fire in western Wisconsin: [An overnight house fire early Thursday in western Wisconsin]( killed two children and a man, law enforcement said. The blaze broke out about 3:25 a.m. at the home on River Avenue in Barron, the Barron County Sheriff's Office said. - How do Minnesota's political endorsing conventions work? Thousands of Republican Party faithful will be cloistered in Rochester's Mayo Civic Center over the next couple of days, debating who should go toe-to-toe with DFL Gov. Tim Walz in November. But the path to reach GOP endorsements could be bumpy, and some candidates may opt to continue to the August primary even if they are not the delegates' top choice. [Here are some key things to know]( ahead of the Republican and DFL state conventions. WATCH THIS Who made these circles in the Sahara? A Google Earth user happened across 22 strange, distinctive markings in the middle of Sahara near Algeria. [Vox gets to the bottom of just what they are.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - "Banksy" is here, but not everybody in the Minneapolis art community is happy about it: To some, the new show is a cash grab, but others see an opportunity to draw [potential art lovers who don't typically go to museums or galleries.]( - As the growing season slowly starts, check out these Twin Cities farmers markets: With [nearly 70 markets](, try to mix things up to support farmers and makers across the metro. Don't miss [this handy interactive map]( to find markets across the region. - A racehorse owner's dream trip from Minnesota to the Derby: Barry and Joni Butzow of Eden Prairie had made the annual pilgrimage to Kentucky Derby for 20 years. But this time was different: They finally had a horse in the race. Are higher prices and demand impacting your summer travel plans? Airfares are rising, as is demand for hotel and car rentals. Understaffed airlines and bad weather have canceled or delayed numerous flights. And gas prices continue to inch upward. Are you planning to travel this summer? How have the costs and experiences of flying changed for you? For those taking to the roads, are gas prices affecting your trip planning? [We want to hear from you.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Wild must make goalie change if it wants to beat the Blues: The Wild doesn't need cliches or cool slogans at this point. It needs a change at goaltender. Cam Talbot should start tonight's Game 6, [writes Chip Scoggins.]( - Vikings, first-round pick Lewis Cine agree to four-year contract: Cine, a safety taken 32nd overall, [got a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth nearly $11.5 million](, according to his agency Roc Nation Sports. - Were you at the suspended Twins or Loons games yesterday? [Here's where you can find information]( about what happens with your tickets. It's different for each team. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK A normie's guide to this week's massive crypto crash: As much as markets are going through it right now, cryptocurrencies are really going through it, and the myriad disasters haven't abated just yet. Fortunes have been lost. Memes have been deflated. Normal people have had to learn what it could possibly mean that El Salvador is "buying the dip." What does it mean? What's going on with Bitcoin? Stablecoins, huh?? [Slate's Nitish Pahwa catches you up.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES May 12, 2020: A turkey gobbler races through Minneapolis' Lakewood Cemetery to catch up with some nearby hens during mating season. (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! 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