How planting trees fights racial inequity, climate change in Twin Cities' poorest neighborhoods

Plus: Our critic reviews Gavin Kaysen's new Minneapolis restaurant ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - How planting trees fights racial inequity, climate change in Twin Cities' poorest neighborhoods: Residents in neighborhoods with less tree cover face hotter summers, higher bills and more health complications. Several metro cities and nonprofits are working to repair this gap in the canopy. [Read more.]( - U.S. Bank Stadium will get new, permanent security fencing: The fencing will replace the chainlink currently surrounding most of the building that opened in August 2016. The Minnesota Vikings have for years been interested in permanent security fencing. [Read more.]( - Dispute between Feeding our Future and Minneapolis cafe owner alleges kickbacks, inflated numbers: The dispute between two women illustrates a broader tangled web of blame between groups involved with meal programs accused of fraud and the crux of the FBI's investigation. Prosecutors allege that programs were tainted by bribes and used fake or inflated numbers of poor children fed so they could obtain federal money to buy luxury cars, homes and trips. [Read more.]( - Divided St. Paul City Council waters down controversial rent-control ordinance: The council voted 5-2 Wednesday to exempt new construction and affordable housing from the 3% cap on annual rent increases. They also amended the law so that a landlord can raise rents up to 8% plus inflation after a tenant moves out or is evicted for just cause. [Read more.]( - University of St. Thomas' Dougherty Family College receives anonymous $10M gift: After the gift is matched by the university, the $20 million will be the largest amount the college has ever secured and will go toward lowering costs for all students at Dougherty Family College. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS Florida family discovers giant monitor lizard trying to scale their window: Frank Crowder of Apopka, Fla., [took this video after hearing something scratching at the window]( of his family's home. *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING Mara at the Four Seasons in Minneapolis reaches for the stars: Behind all the opulence and grandeur of the Four Seasons is a Gavin Kaysen restaurant with really good food, writes restaurant critic Jon Cheng. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK As Bally Sports app readies for Monday launch, does chaos loom? A frustrating two years for cord-cutting sports fans should come to an end, at least in part and at least for now, on Monday. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Law enforcement seeks to persuade prosecutors to bring charges in 1982 Tylenol murders case: "As the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Tylenol murders approaches, investigators are working with prosecutors on a now-or-maybe-never effort to hold a longtime suspect responsible for the poisonings that killed seven people in the Chicago area, the [Chicago] Tribune has learned. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Sept. 22, 2021: On the first day of autumn, Connor Williams, 2, of Blaine tried to lift a large pumpkin to no avail in the pumpkin patch at Waldoch Farm in Lino Lakes. (Photo: Leila Navidi/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.](