Minnesota students will walk out of school today to rally against gun violence

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[Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Chauvin, MPD named in two federal excessive force lawsuits: A teenager who was pinned under Derek Chauvin's knee three years before George Floyd's murder [filed the federal civil rights lawsuit Tuesday,]( saying in an interview that Minneapolis Police Department should have fired or disciplined the ex-officer for the earlier incident. - Minnesota cleans up after 'destructive' Memorial Day storms deliver widespread damage: At least 75 structures were damaged, numerous trees uprooted and stripped from an afternoon tornado and high winds that also [left residents without power in the western Minnesota city of Forada,]( said Mayor David Reller. - Minneapolis boosters start billboard campaign to attract people from the suburbs: To coax more people from the Twin Cities suburbs to visit Minneapolis again, promoters are using digital billboards to advertise the "positive stories of people enjoying the city." The purpose of the ["Minneapolis Momentum" marketing campaign]( is to encourage people to return to Minneapolis restaurants, stores and other establishments. - Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey offers East Phillips urban farm a 99-year lease for $1: East Phillips environmental activists waging a years-long tug-of-war against the city of Minneapolis for control of the former Roof Depot warehouse have come to a crossroads and are asking for the public's help [deciding whether to fight on or compromise.]( - Two former MPD officers charged in George Floyd killing ask judge to delay, relocate trial: Attorneys for Tou Thao and J. Alexander Keung told Judge Peter Cahill [it will be impossible to select an impartial jury]( in a city that just days ago marked the two-year anniversary of Floyd's death, reigniting worldwide news coverage of a police murder that started a reckoning over brutality in American policing. - 'Frontline' teams up with Star Tribune for documentary on Minneapolis police tonight: "Police on Trial," debuting at 9 p.m. Tuesday on TPT, Ch. 2, examines Minneapolis law enforcement in the wake of George Floyd's murder, [how much has changed — and how much hasn't.]( To pull it off, a crew for the award-winning PBS series partnered with the Star Tribune, tagging along with several of the paper's journalists over a two-year period. - Minnesota students to walk out of school, rally against gun violence: Students from across Minnesota plan to walk out of class to protest gun violence Tuesday, a week after a gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. [Students will begin walking out of class at 12:30 p.m.]( while youth advocacy organization MN Teen Activists will host a rally and news conference at Gold Medal Park at 1 p.m. before leading a march to U.S. Bank Stadium at about 1:30 p.m. - Some Democrats voting in GOP primaries to block Trump picks: An Associated Press analysis of early voting records from data firm L2 found that more than 37,000 people who voted in Georgia's Democratic primary two years ago cast ballots in last week's Republican primary, [an unusually high number of so-called crossover voters.]( WATCH THIS That's a strike: As crazy weather rolled through Minnesota yesterday, Highland Park resident Ryan Wynn captured an epic lightening strike [touching down on his street.]( And no, this is not an ad for Nest doorbell cameras. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - What it's like to jump in the World's Biggest Bounce House: The World's Biggest Bounce House, arrived in St. Louis Park last weekend and will be open again June 3-5. "The Taj Mahal of bounce houses," as it's been called, [covers 16,000 square feet and reaches 32 feet in height.]( The Guinness-certified inflatable has been touring the country for several years, accompanied by three other enormous inflatables with various themes: obstacle course, outer space and sports. - Peggy Flanagan's Native-designed fashion choices make statement about power, identity: Flanagan, of course, wants to be valued for the words she speaks, the ideas in her head and the responsibilities she fulfills under the solemn oath she has sworn. But clothing can communicate a thunderous message, louder than any sound bite from a podium. [Each fashion choice Flanagan makes is a conscious one, writes columnist Laura Yuen.]( - Log home that's 'Minnesota through and through' could be yours for $798,000: The house was built just south of Isanti, Minn. Logs were pre-assembled using a scribe-fit method for stacking and fitting logs together. The pieces, including the roof support of ridgepole and purlins nearly 70 feet long, [were then taken apart and reassembled on the Shorewood property.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine: The NHL postseason has inadvertently become [an intersection of sports and politics,]( with Russians starring on North American ice against the backdrop of the largest military conflict in Europe since World War II. While their countrymen in sports from soccer to tennis have been banned from competitions, Russians in the NHL have played on while keeping a low profile away from the rink. - Next big thing in Minnesota prep hoops is this Totino-Grace guard: Chatman was the [catalyst for a state title run]( as a playmaking, do-it-all junior guard. National rankings services have seen enough potential to place him among the top 30 players in his class since his sophomore year. - Former Vikings first-round pick Jeff Gladney, 25, dies after car crash: "We are saddened by the tragic death of former Viking Jeff Gladney," the Vikings said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to his family and friends, as well as the Arizona Cardinals organization and Jeff's [current and former teammates and coaches who are mourning his life lost much too soon."]( Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Underground hip-hop is banned in Egypt. Now, it's the soundtrack to Marvel's Moon Knight: For the musicians in Egypt, writes Vox's Jonathon Guyer, Moon Knight's soundtrack is a revolutionary breakthrough. [Here's why that's important](, including a brief history lesson, political overview and just a bit of Marvel nerdiness. TALKERS TRIVIA Congratulations to Alicia Vargas! Alicia was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that UnitedHealth was the Minnesota company that brought in the most revenue for 2021 . Alicia wins a $15 gift card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question! FROM THE ARCHIVES May 31, 2008: A late spring hailstorm pounded lily of the valley in southwest Minneapolis. 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