Minnesota mussel decline blamed in part on the plight of the mudpuppy

Plus: 5 things parents should know as kids head back to school ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Minnesota mussel decline blamed in part on the plight of the mudpuppy: A one-of-a-kind river mussel that was once common throughout Minnesota and 13 other states is dying off so dramatically that it will be added to the endangered species list. The salamander mussel, which primarily lives under the shadows of large rocks in clear waters, is only found consistently in one place in Minnesota — a stretch of the St. Croix River south of Taylors Falls. They are the only known mussel to rely on an amphibian — the mudpuppy — to survive. [Read more.]( - White House announces first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations: Medications that prevent blood clots and help patients with diabetes will be among the first 10 drugs subject to price negotiations between the federal government and drug manufacturers. The government said Medicare enrollees paid a total of $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs for the drugs during 2022. [Read more](. - 3M settles years-long earplug litigation for $6B with military service members: The proposed settlement, which a judge will need to approve, caps a years-long saga and ends one of the largest mass torts in U.S. history. [Read more.]( - Delta, Xcel push for sustainable aviation fuel hub in Minnesota: Delta and other U.S. airlines have pledged to greatly boost their use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the coming years. As a result, the market is expected to grow, and Delta and partners like Greater MSP want to see that growth happen here. [Read more.]( - 5 things parents should know as kids head back to school: From free school meals to violence prevention trainings, here's what students can expect when they get back to class this fall. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS Boaters spot bald eagle swimming across Wisconsin lake: At first the men out boating on Lake Tomahawk speculated that the eagle was injured, but as it climbed ashore the raptor revealed it was carrying a meal. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING 6 reasons Pearl Jam's fan base is still very alive for 2-night stand in St. Paul: Twin Cities author Steven Hyden helps explain the band's evolution from trendy hitmakers to a Dead-like live act. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Meet the 2023 Star Tribune metro high school football dream team: Who are the players really worth watching this high school football season? What schools do they attend? What makes them worth a drive and an admission ticket? Here are prep sports writer Jim Paulsen's picks. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK The mystery of the Bloomfield bridge: "This pedestrian bridge crosses I-494 just west of the Minneapolis Airport. It connects Bloomington to Richfield. I drive under it often and I wondered: why is it there? It's not in an area that is particularly walkable, and it doesn't connect any establishments that obviously need to be connected. So why was it built?" asks local writer Tyler Vigen. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Aug. 29, 2018: Benjamin Rosas, of Stillwater, dressed as George Washington and his brother Drew Rosas, of Los Angeles, dressed as John Quincy Adams, had their picture taken by their mom Maren Rosas, of Stillwater, in front of the marquee as they arrived at opening night of "Hamilton" at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. (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.](