Don't need that old iPhone? Here are some tips for offloading unused tech

Plus: Lake Minnetonka "Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage" lists for $1.95M ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Don't need that old iPhone? Here are some tips for offloading unused tech: The Twin Cities offer several environmentally friendly ways to rid yourself of obsolete phones, laptops and other electronic devices. [Read more.]( - Minneapolis police respond to fights at DFL convention: The DFL Party chair apologized for the melee that erupted Saturday at a Minneapolis City Council candidate convention, saying video evidence and witness statements make it clear that supporters of one council challenger were to blame. [Read more.]( - 3M fires longtime exec for inappropriate personal conduct: Michael Vale had been with the company for more than 30 years, most recently as its group president and chief business and country officer. [Read more.]( - As Legislature enters final week, DFL races to finish priorities: By the end of next week, the DFL-controlled Minnesota Legislature could spend much of the state's surplus, legalize marijuana, toughen gun control laws and create a state-paid family and medical leave program. [Read more.]( - This nurse quit because of the stress. Now she helps others stay on the job. The share of Minnesota inpatient nurses planning to leave their jobs in five years increased from 18% in 2019 to 21% in 2022., according to a soon-to-be-published Minnesota Healthcare Workers Survey. Of those planning to leave, the proportion listing retirement as the reason declined, while the proportion citing burnout increased from 6% to 21%. Burnout increased at lower levels among outpatient nurses as well. [Read more.]( HEY, LOOK AT THIS Topsy-turvy Museum of Illusions at Mall of America is made for Instagram: The new permanent attraction is perfect for selfies and testing your perception. Just don't eat before you visit. [Read more.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING Lake Minnetonka "Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage" lists for $1.95M: The 3,400-square-foot home in Orono, with 360-degree views, comprises two cottages joined by a three-story "lighthouse." [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK The flawed Twins keep winning. Here are two ways to make things even better: Given things that haven't gone well, the Twins are heading for a week in California with a nice lead in the AL Central. But there are two more moves they should make in the next month, writes Jim Souhan. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Think you can tame the national debt? Give it a try with this budget game: How would you raise and spend money if you ran the federal government? Would you fund universal preschool? Lower the corporate tax rate? Boost Social Security payments? Extend the 2017 tax cuts? This game from the Washington Post puts you in charge and shows what kind of budgeter you are. [Read more.]( TRIVIA WINNER Congratulations to Ann Andre! Ann was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Tyler Mahle is the Twins' starting pitcher who will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Ann wins a $15 gift card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question! FROM THE ARCHIVES May 15, 1941: Jostens workers in the Twin Cities were well known for making jewelry, but those on the line here were given a new task of making surgical tools for use by the U.S. Army Medical Department's surgeons. (Photo: Walter Wettschreck/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.](