Mayo Clinic unveils $1B expansion in Rochester

Plus: A gentleman's guide to going shirtless in summer ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Mayo Clinic unveils $1B expansion in Rochester: Mayo Clinic on Monday unveiled billion-dollar expansion plans for its Rochester campus that had been at the heart of a legislative standoff last month. It involves several blocks downtown surrounding Mayo facilities, with a goal to streamline and modernize the campus. [Read more.]( - Is passenger train service between the Twin Cities and Duluth really happening? The Legislature just set aside $195 million for the route, but a few more things need to fall into place. [Read more.]( - Local antiwar groups divided over U.S. military aid to Ukraine: Minnesota's robust antiwar groups have been staging demonstrations opposing American military aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, calling on Western nations to press for a cease-fire and warning that the conflict could lead to World War III. But now some within the groups are rebelling against those messages, sharply dividing the ranks. [Read more.]( - Burnsville neighbors of Buck Hill's weekly har show decry speeding, noisy cars: It's the cars coming and going, more than the show itself, that troubles neighbors. [Read more.]( - How popular is your name in Minnesota? Each year, the Social Security Administration releases data showing the popularity of first names throughout the country, state-by-state. See how your name has trended in Minnesota from the early 20th century to now. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS Floodwaters gush from second floor of apartment building in Turkey: Torrential rains flooded the streets of the Turkish capital of Ankara over the weekend and created waterfalls that burst forth from the balconies of multiple units in this residential building. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING A gentleman's guide to going shirtless in summer: Summer is finally here, with hot, humid days that will tempt many men to ask themselves: Should I take my shirt off? Here are some dos and don'ts for male toplessness at the beach, the gym, the concert or the stadium. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Why the Twins should be done with Max Kepler: Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse tells Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand that he's run out of patience with Kepler, especially when there are solid replacement options. Plus, Twins bullpen villains and renewed interest in the NBA playoffs. [Listen here.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK "Barbie" film production helped fuel worldwide shortage of pink paint: "Greta Gerwig's upcoming Barbie film required so much pink paint during construction that it wiped out an entire company's global supply," [Sian Cain reports for the Guardian.](Read more. TRIVIA WINNER Congratulations to Sharon Dascher! Sharon was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Paris' Notre Dame is the famous cathedral for which a carpenter from Grand Marais is part of the team of artisans working to repair its fire-damaged roof. Sharon wins a $15 gift card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question! FROM THE ARCHIVES June 5, 2018: About 50 people took part in a free, hour-long yoga session with U.S. Bank Stadium looming in the background. The event was part of the season kickoff of the Mill City Farmers Market on a Tuesday night at the Commons park in downtown Minneapolis. (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.](