Can't see the eclipse? We've got you covered.

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Can't see the eclipse? We've got you covered. Americans with telescopes, cameras and protective glasses staked out viewing spots along a narrow corridor from Oregon to South Carolina to watch the moon blot out the midday sun for a magical couple of minutes Monday in what promised to be [the most observed and photographed eclipse in history.]( Locally, the partial eclipse began at 11:43 a.m., peak at 1:06 p.m. and end at 2:29 p.m. Charles McElveen, secretary with the Minnesota Astronomical Society, said [the sun will be almost directly overhead during the eclipse](, so lying down will be the best position to see it, if the weather cooperates. If you're stuck at your desk during, you can still watch [this livestream from various locations]( across the country. Now seems like an appropriate time to remember [the late, great Leonard Nimoy's solar eclipse gag]( on "The Simpsons." - Dangerous toxic algae levels put Edina lake off limits: Citing dangerous levels of toxic algae, officials have [issued a health warning for Lake Cornelia in Edina](, saying people and animals should not come into contact with the popular body of water. - Navy chief orders probe into Pacific fleet after collisions: [The U.S. Navy ordered a broad investigation]( Monday into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after an early morning collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 U.S. sailors missing and others injured. It was the second major collision in the last two months involving the Navy's 7th Fleet. - U.S. sharply curtails visa services in Russia: The U.S. diplomatic mission to Russia said Monday that it planned to sharply reduce visa services because of Moscow’s order to cut its staff, the latest in [a series of tit-for-tat penalties by the two countries.]( - Boy killed while illegally operating utility vehicle in western Minnesota, DNR says: The rollover late Thursday afternoon in a Millerville Township hay field behind a home [also injured the boy’s 10-year-old sister](, who was his passenger, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. - Trump to outline Afghanistan strategy in prime-time address: The White House announced that President Donald Trump would address the nation's troops and the American people Monday night to update the path forward in Afghanistan and South Asia. The Pentagon has been awaiting a final announcement by Trump on [a proposal to send nearly 4,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan.]( - Parents killed when family tumbles from cliff in upstate N.Y.: A family hike around a New York state gorge [turned tragic when a mother and father fell off a cliff]( and were killed and their 4-year-old son was seriously hurt, authorities said. - KKK leader threatens to burn black news anchor during interview: Univision planned the interview with Klan "imperial wizard" Christopher Barker and his wife, Amanda, months in advance to provide viewers with an up-close look into a white supremacist’s views, anchor Ilia Calderón said. [It was an interview that quickly turned hostile.]( - Bicyclist killed in Minneapolis was U researcher: Jillian L. Friedrich of Columbia Heights was pedaling north on 2nd Street N. just before sunrise Thursday when [she was struck by a vehicle heading west on Lowry Avenue.]( - Target's Nicollet Mall store makeover offers glimpse of the future: A new, red bull’s-eye prominently marks the spot on Nicollet Mall where [Target’s efforts to retool its stores for the digital age]( are on full display.  Watch this Little leaguer makes one of the best home run-robbing catches you'll ever see: Pennsylvania centerfielder Jack Regenye [dove over the fence to snatch a home run]( from Chinese Taipei's Yi Hsiang Lin during the Junior League World Series in Taylor, Mich. The play was ruled an out by umpires, then overturned, then overturned again.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Should texting pedestrians be fined? It’s such a hazard that Honolulu last month adopted an ordinance to outlaw smartphone use by pedestrians crossing streets. Now Stamford, Conn., may become the second U.S. city this year [to combat the problem with fines.]( - Exercise as a weight-loss strategy works in strange ways: Some types of exercise may be better than others at blunting appetite and potentially aiding in weight management, said [a new study of workouts and hunger.]( It finds that pushing yourself during exercise affects appetite, sometimes in surprising ways. - Elon Musk warns of killer robots: Earlier this month, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk called artificial intelligence more of a risk to the world than North Korea, offering humanity yet another stark warning about the perilous rise of autonomous machines. Now Musk has [joined more than 100 robotics and artificial intelligence experts]( to call for a United Nations ban on one of the deadliest forms of such machines: autonomous weapons.  Sports roundup - Timing of Sano's injury not terrible for the Twins: Fortunately for the team, several other hitters [have made big strides in recent weeks.]( - Two-time Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Ed Sharockman dies at 77: Sharockman, a cornerback and original member of the team, [was voted one of the 50 Greatest Vikings in 2010.]( - Once-snubbed Parkettes finally land cheerleading gig at U.S. Bank Stadium: With hurt feelings and ruffled pompons smoothed over, a date is finally set for the Minnesota Vikings to recognize and host [a gameday reunion performance by the team’s cheerleading group]( from many years ago.  Quote of the day “I'm about to fight this man for a window seat.” -- [NASA acting administrator Robert Lightfoot](, aboard a plane flying over the Oregon coast to view the total solar eclipse.  Worth a click Can't see the solar eclipse? Plan ahead for these future eclipses: The next total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. will take place on April 8, 2024. You'll be able to see it in parts of the south, midwest and northeast. Unfortunately, [Minnesota won't be treated to a total solar eclipse]( for quite a while.  Trivia winner Congratulations to Lori Bergman! Lori was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that St. Paul's High Bridge will be closing for a year beginning next month. She wins a Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to check back Friday for another trivia question!  From the archives Aug. 21, 1955: The Darises drive their prancing Clydesdales on their farm near Amery, Wis., in practice for the horse show at the Minnesota State Fair. 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