Kia, Hyundai face class-action lawsuits amid 30% surge in Twin Cities auto thefts

Plus: A handy guide to hemp-derived THC products ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Kia, Hyundai face class-action lawsuits amid 30% surge in Twin Cities auto thefts: What began as a social media trend in Milwaukee has become a surge in Kia and Hyundai thefts across the nation, including the Twin Cities. A slew of class-action lawsuits against the automaker allege the vehicles were built to be too easily stolen. [Read more.]( - Minnesota Poll: Ellison, Schultz locked in close race for attorney general: In case you missed it over the weekend, a new Star Tribune/MPR News/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll found [Gov. Tim Walz leading his GOP opponent, Sen. Scott Jensen](. The survey also found [a small majority of Minnesota voters supports legalizing recreational marijuana]( while [about half back legal sports gambling](. Meanwhile, DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Jim Schultz are nearly deadlocked in the battle for the state's top legal office and DFL incumbent Steve Simon leads GOP candidate Kim Crockett in the secretary of state race, according to the poll. [Read more.]( - Coon Rapids man charged with threatening to kill U.S. senator: A federal grand jury indictment alleges that a Coon Rapids man made violent threats against a U.S. senator. Brendon Michael Daugherty, 35, appeared Friday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis on charges of threatening to murder a United States official and interstate transmission of a threat. "You and the Republican Party should be proud that you're pushing me to become a domestic terrorist," the indictment alleges he said in one phone call. [Read more.]( - Twin Cities' communities of color hurt most by lack of trees. A tornado made it worse. Lower-income neighborhoods in Minneapolis are hotter than ever after the 2011 storm — bookended by a recession and the arrival of emerald ash borer — wiped out much of the tree cover. These so-called heat islands are becoming more pronounced across the country, and the people who live and work in these communities are experiencing more heat-related illnesses, higher utility costs and elevated pollution that worsens ailments like asthma and heart disease. [Read more.]( - A million mourners line London streets to say goodbye to queen: In a country known for pomp and pageantry, the first state funeral since Winston Churchill's was filled with spectacle: Ahead of the service, a bell tolled 96 times — once a minute for each year of Elizabeth's life. Then, 142 Royal Navy sailors used ropes to draw the gun carriage carrying her flag-draped coffin to Westminster Abbey before pallbearers bore it inside the church, where around 2,000 people ranging from world leaders to health care workers gathered to mourn her. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS Appalachian State defeats Troy with incredible, last second Hail Mary: Quarterback Chase Brice [heaved this pass into heavy coverage with two seconds on the clock]( and receiver Christian Horn came down with it before outflanking the defense for a 53-yard, game-winning touchdown on Saturday. *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING What is hemp-derived THC? How is it different from marijuana? This guide has answers: Wondering what the difference is between Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC? Want to know how cannabinoids get into your gummies? 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Dianne was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Rachel Banham is the former U women's basketball star who has been hired as the Gophers' new director of quality control. She wins a $15 gift card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question! FROM THE ARCHIVES Sept. 19, 2021: Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis held its 7th Annual Lantern Lighting Celebration. More than 500 people decorated paper lanterns to honor departed loved ones and then set them afloat in Cemetery Lake as their names were read aloud. Here, Zoe Fustgaard prepared to launch a lantern to honor the memory of her dad, Martin, who died seven months earlier. (Photo: Jeff Wheeler/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. 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