Talon Metals releases plan for northern Minnesota nickel mine that would supply Tesla

Plus: "Minnesota sushi" is having a moment ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Talon Metals releases plan for northern Minnesota nickel mine that would supply Tesla: Talon Metals took a major step toward opening a massive nickel mine in northern Minnesota Wednesday, submitting a plan to the state that will trigger a new discussion over the risks and benefits of hardrock mining. [Read more.]( - Automakers threaten to cut off AM radio — and with it, rural Minnesota: AM radio — the land of conservative commentators and fuzzy broadcasts of football games 1,000 miles away — might feel like a relic of the past to 2023 listeners, who have on-demand music and podcasts right on their phones. But should anyone wonder just what the world might lose if trucks don't carry AM radio any longer,they need only to tune in to farm station KASM in Albany, Minn. [Read more.]( - Driver in crash that killed 5 had license despite prison sentence for hit-and-run: Barely three years after he went to prison for a hit-and-run crash that permanently injured a pedestrian in California, the man accused of causing a high-speed collision late last week in Minneapolis that killed five people had his driving privileges restored in Minnesota. [Read more.]( - Goal for new Minnesota high school grads: Better citizens who don't fritter away their money. Minnesota lawmakers think too many high school students are earning their diplomas without a clue of how to manage their money or participate in their democracy. So now those skills will be a requirement for graduation. [Read more.]( - 8-year-old shot in St. Paul expected to survive: An 8-year-old girl shot Tuesday night in St. Paul is expected to survive. No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS A viral highlight was only the start for the No. 1 boys hoops recruit in Minnesota: Leading the Wayzata Trojans to a state title in an overtime win over defending champion Park Center, Jackson McAndrew went viral with a video of him shaking a defender off the dribble. The between-the-legs and behind-the-back move was especially smooth for a 6-foot-10 player. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING From bar food to backyards, "Minnesota sushi" is getting the attention it deserves: Thanks to a couple of recent pop-culture callouts, the nation is finding out what we already know — ham-pickle roll-ups are a great snack. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK From Canterbury to Kentucky Derby fame and back again: Jockey Jareth Loveberry showed off his skills at Canterbury for years before showing everyone what he could do at the Kentucky Derby this past May. He returns for some rides Wednesday in Shakopee, writes La Velle E. Neal III. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Justice Samuel Alito took a luxury fishing vacation with GOP billionaire who later had cases before the Supreme Court: In the years after the undisclosed trip to Alaska, Republican megadonor Paul Singer's hedge fund has repeatedly had business before the Supreme Court. Alito has never recused himself, ProPublica reports. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES June 21, 2018: Nicole Hause of Stillwater skated with other kids at 3rd Lair Skate Park during a media day for the X Games in Golden Valley. (Photo: Renée Jones Schneider/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.](