Minnesota's heat waves are getting more humid, scientists say

͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota's heat waves are getting more humid, scientists say: Minnesota's 101-degree reading on Monday broke records, but [the real story was the swampy air.]( Heat waves are getting more humid. That's the subtle change that has been observed by climate scientists, said Kenny Blumenfeld, a senior climatologist with the Department of Natural Resources' State Climate Office. - Brooklyn Center reaches $3.25M settlement with Daunte Wright's family: The city of Brooklyn Center [will pay $3.25 million to the family of Daunte Wright](, the Black man who was killed by police during a traffic stop last year. The city has also agreed to change policies and police officer training related to making traffic stops for equipment violations that do not interfere with the safety of the driver, passenger or members of the community, according to a statement from lawyers representing Wright's family released Tuesday night. - Ellison vows to legally defend travelers who come to Minnesota for abortions: If the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, [Minnesota will be prepared to serve and defend an influx of abortion patients]( who come from states that outlaw the procedure, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said during a news conference at the State Capitol. Ellison said he will reject extradition requests and fight other states in court if necessary - Biden to call for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes: President Joe Biden on Wednesday [will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes]( for three months — a move meant to ease financial pressures at the pump that also reveals the political toxicity of high gas prices in an election year. - S.D. attorney general removed from office after conviction on 2 impeachment charges: The South Dakota Senate on Tuesday [convicted Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg of two impeachment charges]( stemming from a 2020 fatal crash, removing and barring him from future office in a stinging rebuke that showed most senators didn't believe his account of the crash. - Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson under heat for fake elector revelation: An aide for U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson told former Vice President Mike Pence's staff that [the Republican from Wisconsin wanted to hand-deliver to Pence fake elector votes]( from his state and neighboring Michigan, text messages revealed at Tuesday's meeting of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection showed. [The committee heard chilling, tearful testimony]( Tuesday that Donald Trump's relentless pressure to overturn the 2020 presidential election provoked widespread threats to the "backbone of our democracy"— election workers and local officials who fended off the defeated president's demands despite personal risks. - Minneapolis, St. Paul want bike-shares without borders this summer: It's officially summer, but St. Paul still doesn't have a bike-share program — yet. Officials in the capital city say they are hopeful that [a new partnership with Minneapolis will propel the return of bike sharing]( after a three-summer hiatus, allowing users to more easily cross the border between the two cities. - Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people: A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday, killing 1,000 people and injuring 1,500 more in [one of the country's deadliest quakes in decades](, the state-run news agency reported. Officials warned that the already grim toll may still rise. - Standoff between law enforcement and armed suspect in St. Michael continues: [A standoff between an armed suspect and law enforcement in St. Michael, Minn.](, entered its 12th hour Wednesday morning, authorities said. Events began to unfold Tuesday evening when Wright County deputies were sent to Central Avenue on a call about a man carrying a rifle and arguing with a woman. Police subsequently surrounded a home and the suspect has fired several shots at law enforcement, a statement from the Wright County Sheriff's Office said. - Robbinsdale residents fuming after yard waste pickup no-show: Waste Management, the contractor the city hired for garbage service, had promised the City Council that it would conduct a citywide pick-up last weekend after the hauler suspended service in the city a few weeks ago. The city even mailed postcards to residents to announce the special collection. [But no trucks came.]( WATCH THIS Scientists say 13-foot stingray caught in Cambodia is the largest freshwater fish ever found: [The 661-pound stingray caught in a remote village along the Mekong River]( unseats a 646-pound catfish captured in Thailand in 2005. The stingray was tagged by scientists and released. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Twin Cities restaurant openings, closings and events you should know about: From a new coffee shop to free food trucks and grill kits, [there's a lot of restaurant news this week.]( - Winona theater company calls off controversial "Taming of the Shrew": William Shakespeare's play [led to "difficult, even impossible" moments in rehearsals.]( - From pool parties to portraits, here's how Minnesotans are pampering their pooches: Your dog can have its day with [these luxury experiences.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Wolves should do whatever it takes to get Duke's Mark Williams: If the Wolves, indeed, want Karl-Anthony Towns to spend more time at power forward in coach Chris Finch's offense, that means they would need a center, [writes La Velle E. Neal III.]( Who selects Chet Holmgren? Do the Wolves target a point guard? Will two Big Ten players go in the top five? [Marcus Fuller predicts the entire first round of the NBA draft.]( - Former Owatonna goalie commits to Gophers men's hockey team: Zach Wiese, a former Owatonna High School goalie who spent the past two seasons in the Tier III NA3HL, on Monday announced on Twitter that [he has committed to play for the Gophers men's hockey team.]( - Twins have played six more games than second-place Cleveland due to schedule quirks: [The Twins played a lot of games early in the season](, but they'll still be challenged by the schedule and the new 13-pitcher roster limit. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Who stops a "bad guy with a gun"? A review of 433 active shooter attacks reveals that most are over before the police arrive. Bystanders sometimes stop attackers, but seldom shoot them, [the New York Times reports.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES June 22, 2019: Ozzy, a 2-year-old border collie whose job is to chase geese off the course at Hazeltine National Golf Club, got a spray from his handler Keith Conway, an irrigation technician, on the third day of competition during the KPMG Women's PGA Championship Tournament in Chaska. (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.](