Gen Z is bringing back the man perm

Plus: After marathon canceled, what are options for Minnesota runners? ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Gen Z is bringing back the man perm: Fueled by TikTok videos and Korean boy bands and soap operas, the "soft perm" trend among young males has officially migrated to Minnesota, writes Laura Yuen. [Read more.]( - Target's closings because of crime protect its profit, but at expense of communities: Retailers cutting their losses in big cities already facing post-pandemic challenges is yet another hurdle for major downtowns hoping to re-establish their vitality. [Read more.]( - Ex-volleyball coach at St. Paul Como Park High charged with sexually assaulting player: Keng Cha, of St. Paul, has been charged with sexually assaulting one of his players multiple times on school property and elsewhere over a nearly one-year span up until last month. [Read more.]( - 1 dead, 6 hurt in crash involving Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis: One person died and six others were taken to hospitals after a crash involving a Metro Transit bus and a pickup late Sunday in south Minneapolis. Authorities have not said if the person who died was on the bus, in the truck or a pedestrian. [Read more.]( - Phillips stepping down from Democratic leadership after pushing back on Biden's 2024 run: Minnesota U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips confirmed Sunday he is leaving his House leadership role after taking a lonely stand among elected Democrats with his public concerns over Democratic President Joe Biden's 2024 re-election run. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS MSG Sphere opens in Las Vegas with U2 concert: TikTok user Mike Snedegar shared footage showing off the long-awaited, 20,000-capacity, spherical venue's 360-degree, floor-to-ceiling video screens during the first performance of U2's Las Vegas residency on Friday. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING With the Twin Cities marathon canceled, what are options for Minnesota runners? You've trained and tapered and, like others, are looking to still get in a big autumn event. Some races are already accommodating newcomers. [Read more](. SPORTS BLINK Panthers' Adam Thielen frustrated by loss to Vikings. Did he bring a grudge to the game? Adam Thielen caught the pass, gained a first down and pointed flamboyantly downfield as he sprinted in front of the Vikings' bench. That was the one time on Sunday Thielen hinted he might hold a grudge over the Vikings letting him leave to sign with the Carolina Panthers. Before and after the game, Thielen was the host of a reunion, the centerpiece of group conversations that sprawled all over the field. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Why the "Mother of the Atomic Bomb" never won a Nobel Prize: "Lise Meitner developed the theory of nuclear fission, the process that enabled the atomic bomb. But her identity — Jewish and a woman — barred her from sharing credit for the discovery, newly translated letters show," Katrina Miller reports for the New York Times. [Read more.]( TRIVIA WINNER Congratulations to Brenda Hoffman! Brenda was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Icehouse is the Minneapolis venue that apologized last week for canceling a Latinx community dance party in favor of hosting a Dave Chappelle concert after-party. Brenda wins a $15 gift card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question! FROM THE ARCHIVES Oct. 1, 1970: Twins relief pitcher Ron Perranoski, left, was congratulated by infielder Danny Thompson after Perranoski broke his own league record with his 34th save of the season during Minnesota's 4-0 victory over Kansas City at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. (Photo: Russell Bull/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.](