Yes, it's chilly in Minnesota — but still warmer than average

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Yes, it's chilly in Minnesota — but still warmer than average: The past few days have had Minnesotans shivering in their shorts, bringing to mind cooler fall days although we're nearing the unofficial start of summer. [But we're still warmer than average for the month of May overall.]( - Short special session possible as legislators leave work unfinished: Gov. Tim Walz said he would meet early Monday with leaders from the Minnesota House and Senate to discuss [calling a special session to finish major legislative proposals left undone]( after the Legislature again missed the deadline for doing its work. The GOP-led Senate and DFL-controlled House reached Sunday's midnight deadline without passing numerous sweeping policy packages, including a previously agreed upon $4 billion tax deal and proposals for education and public safety. - POST board pursues new reforms to discipline bad cops: The Minnesota Board of Police Officer Standards and Training, better known as the POST board, approved new rules this spring that would [allow the board to revoke the license of an officer who violates its conduct guidelines](, whether or not the officer has been charged or convicted of a crime. The board now can revoke a license only when an officer is convicted of a felony or certain gross misdemeanors. The rules —which need approval from the governor, followed by a 30-day comment period and a public hearing — also would bar a police officer from membership in extremist groups, such as a white supremacist organization. And the rules would beef up a wide range of other police conduct regulations, including standards on excessive force. - Minneapolis North High principal will stay on through the school year: North High School Principal Mauri Friestleben [will maintain her position for at least another month]( after Minneapolis Public Schools had announced that Monday would be her last day with the school. Outrage flooded social media over the weekend after Friestleben shared that she had been terminated for joining students in a civil action in February in response to the death of Amir Locke. - Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5: Three doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine offer strong protection for children younger than 5, [the company announced Monday](. Pfizer plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week in a step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots. - Flooding closes trails, campsites in Voyageurs National Park: The upcoming Memorial Day weekend will be quieter than usual at Voyageurs National Park after [staff closed trails, campsites and amenities]( because of historic high-water levels. - These are the top 50 companies in Minnesota, ranked by revenue: [Minnesota's largest companies are bigger this year.]( - Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine's first war crimes trial since invasion: A captured Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing a Ukrainian civilian was sentenced Monday to life in prison — the maximum — in [the first war crimes trial since Moscow invaded Ukraine]( three months ago. - Being fired is hard. Here's how to protect your rights in Minnesota — and move on: The emotional toll of being "displaced" can make it hard to know what to do first or where to get help. But rest assured, [help is available.]( WATCH THIS What it's like to drink a 159-year-old bottle of port wine: Will it be delicious or poison? [Only one way to find out.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - College students are making up for lost proms: The big night is back as some students who missed their prom because of the pandemic [seek a do-over.]( - "Moulin Rouge" finds its footing after opening night glitch: When a production is as intricate and extravagant as "Moulin Rouge! The Musical!," mishaps are liable to happen, and often most remain invisible to the audience. [That was not so at the show's official opening]( Friday at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. - Midcentury St. Louis Park home built for Nankin restaurant owners lists for $1M: [Designed by architect Saul Smiley and influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright](, the Prairie-style home features a porte-cochere, slatted doors, clerestory windows and a pool. SPORTS ROUNDUP - Patrick Reusse still has trust issues, but makes a concession about the Twins: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which [included two stunning comebacks on Sunday](. - Playoffs add another dimension to Wolves' Wiggins-for-Russell deal: The Wolves could use the current version of Andrew Wiggins, but [would that have been possible in Minnesota?]( - How Justin Thomas came roaring back to win the PGA Championship: On a nervy, topsy-turvy afternoon in eastern Oklahoma, there was [yet another dramatic showdown between the dazzling, hard-swinging 20-somethings]( who have overtaken golf. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Southern Baptist leaders covered up sex abuse, kept secret database, report says: "Leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention on Sunday released a major third-party investigation that found that sex abuse survivors were often ignored, minimized and 'even vilified' by top clergy in the nation's largest Protestant denomination. The findings of nearly 300 pages include shocking new details about specific abuse cases and shine a light on how denominational leaders for decades actively resisted calls for abuse prevention and reform," [reports the Washington Post's Sarah Pulliam Bailey.]( TRIVIA WINNER Congratulations to Bob Seaquist! Bob was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that flooding of the Poplar River caused damage to two historic covered bridges at a resort on the North Shore. Bob wins a $15 gift card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question! FROM THE ARCHIVES May 23, 2019: Water submerged the sign pole for a no parking sign as water rushed over flooded roadway to Picnic Island at Fort Snelling State Park. (Photo: Anthony Soufflé/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.](