Heat wave parks itself over Minnesota with triple digits likely

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Heat wave parks itself over Minnesota with triple digits likely: A high-pressure dome of hot air is expected to move across much of the state through Monday, [bringing extreme heat and humidity.]( The highest air temperature was forecast at 104 degrees in west-central Minnesota. Tuesday will bring a little relief, with humidity decreasing and temperatures cooling slightly to the upper 80s or low 90s in the Twin Cities, but even then "we will be running above average," said Brent Hewett, a meteorologist with the Weather Service. - More Twin Cities communities and schools celebrate Juneteenth: [Communities across the Twin Cities are adding Juneteenth to the holiday calendar](, organizing celebrations and planning a day off for the new federal observance commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans after the Civil War. This is the first year that St. Paul, Ramsey County and Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools are all recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday, giving workers a paid day off and closing their offices Monday. They join Minneapolis and Hennepin County, which declared Juneteenth a paid holiday in 2021. - State requests speedier start for state trial of Thao and Keung: If the request is granted, [the fired Minneapolis officers could go on trial in Hennepin County in August](. As of now, the trial date is Jan. 5. - Ex-Proctor football player sentenced to probation, sex offender registration: The former Proctor, Minn., high school football player charged with sexually assaulting a teammate last fall was [sentenced Monday to probation and must register as a sex offender.]( - DNR warns homeowners about blasting plants and lake bottoms with water jets: State environmental officials are warning lakeshore property owners to be careful if they use high-powered water jets to clear away plants or muck. The jets, which resemble outboard motors, can be a handy tool to clear the waters around a dock or swimming area. [But used incorrectly, they can wreak havoc.]( - Dartmouth to eliminate loans for undergrads: Dartmouth College is removing all federal and institutional loans from its undergraduate financial aid awards and [replacing them with expanded scholarship grants](, beginning with the current summer term, the school's president said. - What was the first movie filmed in Minnesota? The Curious Minnesota podcast [explores the 1920s silent film "Free Air,"]( based on a book by Minnesota native Sinclair Lewis. WATCH THIS Neil Diamond comes out of retirement to sing "Sweet Caroline" at Fenway Park: The singer-songwriter retired from performing in 2018 after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but he made an appearance during the 7th-inning stretch at the Red Sox-Cardinals game on Saturday for [a rousing live performance of his hit song.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - It's too hot to cook. Here are 10 recipes to help you beat the heat:[Keep these recipes on hand throughout the summer](, when produce is at its best and the heat is at its worst. - New York-style loft in the heart of Minneapolis lists for $849K: Architect Garth Rockcastle [designed the North Loop's 801 conversion with an industrial SoHo vibe]( and with no two units alike. - Vineeta Sawkar is breaking boundaries with new gig at WCCO Radio: Sawkar was as surprised as anyone when WCCO asked her to return to the big leagues, tapping her to take over for the beloved Dave Lee as he retired. That makes her the first woman and person of color ever to steer the station's prestigious morning-drive slot. [She spoke with Neal Justin about here new role.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Wolves in position to be patient at this NBA draft: For once, they may not be tempted to pursue the NBA's shiny objects, [writes Jim Souhan](. - Holmgren, Roddy, Brown set to be latest to go from Minnesota to NBA: For the third straight year, there could be multiple Minnesotans picked in the draft, including [the potential for a high school reunion with the Orlando Magic.]( - World swimming governing body bans transgender athletes from women's events: FINA members widely adopted a new "gender inclusion policy" on Sunday that only [permits transgender swimmers who transitioned before age 12 to compete in women's events](. The organization also proposed an "open competition category." Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. 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