Minnesota Legislature considers two gun control proposals

Plus: U.S. Supreme Court to hear case of Minneapolis woman who received $0 from county's sale of her condo ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota Legislature considers two gun control proposals: The Minnesota House was considering a ''red flag law'' to allow the temporary confiscation of guns from people judged to be an immediate threat to themselves or others, as well as a proposal for expanded background checks for firearms transfers. [Read more.]( - Second Minneapolis mosque set on fire in two days: Dozens of Muslim community leaders and imams condemned the alleged attacks at a Tuesday news conference at the Masjid Al Rahma mosque, the site of the second mosque fire. Several raised concerns that the alleged anti-Muslim attack Monday could have been more tragic, given that about 50 day care children and 50 worshipers were inside. Police suspect the same man is linked to the two fires. A $5,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest in the case. [Read more.]( - Snowy winter and unplowed streets heighten TIF debate in St. Paul: With tax increment funding, or TIF, the anticipated property-tax revenue from improving a site are used to pay for the improvements upfront. That diverts taxes from being used for general purposes such as plowing streets. Nationally, Minnesota is one of the most prodigious users of TIFs to encourage redevelopment. Within the state, St. Paul punches above its weight with more than 50 TIF districts, writes Evan Ramstad. [Read more.]( - Fire at 3-story Minneapolis apartment building injures residents, firefighters: A fire in an apartment complex after dark Tuesday in south Minneapolis caused a number of injuries and sent firefighters to balconies to rescue two residents, officials said. [Read more.]( - U.S. Supreme Court to hear case of Minneapolis woman who received $0 from Hennepin County's sale of her condo: Geraldine Tyler, now 94, lost her one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis over $2,300 in unpaid taxes, plus interest and penalties. Hennepin County sold the apartment for $40,000 and kept every penny. Tyler's lawyers say the county violated constitutional protections against having property taken without ''just compensation'' and excessive fines. The Supreme Court, which hears arguments Wednesday, will decide. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS With a 0.00 ERA, Twins pitcher Jorge López turns out the lights at Target Field: López has worked 10⅔ innings, allowed only three hits — earning the full lights-out scoreboard treatment when entering games at Target Field. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING Chef David Fhima goes big with new Maison Margaux restaurant in Minneapolis: The restaurateur is about to open his dream bistro, turning the historic Ribnick Fur building into a sprawling classic French wonderland. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK A 10-point plan for turning the Wolves into big winners: As disappointing as it was to make another quick playoff exit, the Timberwolves offered hope in the final three games of the series against Denver. Here's how to turn that hope into reality for next season. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK When did people start wearing clothes? An archaeologist traces the invention and evolution of apparel using climate data and tailoring tools. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES April 26, 2019: Belle Plaine High School's Lizzy Schmidt celebrated as she crossed the finish line to win the girls' 4x400 relay Friday night with a time of 3:58.23 at the Hamline Elite Meet at Klas Field in St. Paul. (Photo: Aaron Lavinsky/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 © 2023 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](