Minnesota Department of Corrections to open tattoo parlor at Stillwater prison

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota Department of Corrections to open tattoo parlor at Stillwater prison: The tattoo program would operate just like long-established prison barber shops, offering prisoners a service they want, and job training they need, [writes Jennifer Brooks.]( - One dead as severe storms cause widespread damage across western Minnesota: [Cleanup efforts are underway across western Minnesota]( Friday after more storms packing high winds knocked out power and damaged buildings. One person died when a grain bin fell onto a car and killed a passenger inside in the area of 45th Street SE. just south of 165 Avenue SE. near the town of Blomkest, the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said. - Minneapolis to pay $200K to settle discrimination complaints by former officers: The city of Minneapolis will pay more than $200,000 to settle separate discrimination claims by two former police officers, who were both [disciplined after speaking out against the department's internal policies and culture.]( - Trump stays out of major Minnesota races ahead of GOP convention: The former president's absence in Minnesota [isn't keeping GOP contenders from trying to attach themselves to him]( before Republican delegates gather in Rochester this weekend to make an endorsement for governor at the party's state convention. - Minnesota House votes to legalize sports betting, but obstacles remain: What began as an optimistic bipartisan push has lost steam over the legislative session. [Key differences remain in proposals from the House and Senate](, which has yet to hold a hearing this year on its bill. - Small business grant allows Burnsville beauty supply store to stabilize, grow: Comcast is [offering $10,000 grants to businesses owned by women and people of color]( through a program launched after George Floyd's killing. - Israeli police beat mourners at Al Jazeera journalist's funeral: Israeli police on Friday [moved in on a crowd of mourners at the funeral of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh](, beating demonstrators with batons and causing pallbearers to briefly drop the casket. The crackdown came during a rare show of Palestinian nationalism in east Jerusalem — the part of the holy city that Israel captured in 1967 and that the Palestinians claim as their capital. - How the heck did Minnesota end up with a state muffin? Students at a northern Minnesota elementary school [received a civics lesson they'll never forget.]( WATCH THIS Hero elephant alerts zookeeper to rescue drowning antelope: This elephant at Guatemala City's Parque Zoológico La Aurora [kept making noise until a zoo staffer realized what was happening]( in a nearby pool. Both the man and elephant were honored at the zoo for the successful rescue earlier this week. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Meet the Instagrammer who is eating her way through the Star Tribune's 40 iconic eats: When the Taste section's Iconic Eats series debuted [with a list of 40 must-have foods]( from the Twin Cities, we expected some pushback about our necessarily narrow list. But for the most part, we were met with appreciation from many food lovers, delighted to see their favorite dishes championed. [And we even found out we had a fan or two.]( - Disco balls have made a comeback, even in the home: After being relegated to kitschy party décor or retro bars, [disco balls can now be found adorning weddings](, TikTok home decor videos and housewares stores both high (as melted sculptures for Kelly Wearstler) and low (as planters on Etsy). - The 5 best things our food writers ate this week: From a chicken shawarma sandwich to Hainanese chicken, [here's a rundown of the greatest hits from their dining diaries]( over the past seven days. SPORTS ROUNDUP - Stocking walleyes in Minnesota: Where science meets the trophy shot. This Minnesota Fishing Opener, [here is a look at the life cycle of a stocked walleye](, so key to a healthy population of the state's signature fish. - Blues deliver final blow to Wild's season in 5-1 thrashing: The Blues have pestered the Wild for months — spoiling the Winter Classic at Target Field, interrupting the team's franchise-record pace and [now ending Minnesota's season.]( What went wrong for the Wild? [These numbers tell the story.]( - Vikings will open against Packers, host Patriots on Thanksgiving: [The Vikings will host a Thanksgiving game for the first time](, one of a series of notable matchups on the 2022 NFL schedule, which also includes opening against Green Bay. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. 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