Citing safety concerns, judge allows Derek Chauvin to live out of state before trial

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Citing safety concerns, judge allows Derek Chauvin to live out of state before trial: Citing concerns for his safety, a Minnesota judge on Friday issued new conditions of release for an ex-Minneapolis police officer charged in the death of George Floyd that would [allow him to live in a neighboring state]( while he awaits trial. For the second time since the death of George Floyd, Minnesota is reckoning with [questions over the transparency of its bail system]( after Chauvin's release. - Trump lashes out at his Cabinet, calls for prosecutions of political enemies: President Donald Trump [berated his own Cabinet on Thursday]( for not prosecuting or implicating his political enemies, lashing out amid a cascade of daunting poll numbers and a bout with the coronavirus that has locked him in the White House just weeks before the election. - Minneapolis police chief warns of budget cuts' blow to crime-fighting: Budget cuts and staff shortages [will make the Minneapolis Police Department “one-dimensional,”]( with fewer detectives to crack patterns of crime, Chief Medaria Arradondo warned council members Thursday. Facing a potential $14 million cut, Arradondo said the department will have to shift its resources to officers who respond to 911 calls and investigate crimes. That means other, proactive work will be scaled back, the chief said during a public budget meeting. - Health officials report 12 COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities: [Fourteen COVID-19 deaths were reported by Minnesota health authorities]( on Friday, including 12 involving residents of long-term care facilities. The Minnesota Department of Health also reported 1,401 newly lab-confirmed infections with the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in 81 of the state’s 87 counties. - Neighbors object to converting St. Paul hospital into shelter: Concerns about rising crime, declining property values and negative impacts on the surrounding neighborhood dominated a community meeting Thursday night on Ramsey County’s plans to [convert Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul into a homeless shelter](. More than 230 people packed the virtual meeting led by Ramsey County Commissioner Trista MatasCastillo and County Manager Ryan O’Connor. - MnDOT rethinks no-spray ditch program after yanking "Do Not Spray" signs: For more than a decade David Weissing has mowed and tended the ditch along Highway 14 where his family lives in Winona County, lopping off the heads of invasive plants such as thistle and wild parsnip because he doesn’t want chemicals sprayed there. Like six other farmers in the region, he had a metal “Do Not Spray” sign posted to remind maintenance crews of that — until a Minnesota Department of Transportation crew yanked it without warning last month. The no-spray agreements in that part of the state were being terminated, they told him. Now, MnDOT officials say that is not the case, and [blame the mix-up on muddled communication]( while it re-examines the program. - Inmate pleads guilty to first-degree murder of Minnesota prison guard in 2018: An inmate already incarcerated for murder was [sentenced to life in prison Friday in the 2018 killing]( of prison guard Joseph B. Gomm. - What's that awful stench in the Twin Cities today? From 2017, [here's the scoop on that stinky poop smell]( that sometimes wafts in around this time of year. - There are 25 days until Election Day! Early voting is underway in Minnesota for the 2020 general election. [Check out our guide to the candidates running for major offices]( and where they stand on the issues, as well as key races in the battle for the state Legislature. Got questions about how to register, how to request an absentee ballot, or how to find your polling place? [Here's what you need to know about how to vote in Minnesota.]( Are you voting for the first time this year? [Here are answers to some basic questions young voters may have.]( What happens after you seal, sign and send in your vote? Here’s a look at [how no-excuse absentee ballots are processed and counted.]( Sign up for [our Morning Hot Dish politics newsletter]( to get the latest campaign and election news.  Watch this Remastered footage of 1960s Tokyo offers a glimpse of what looked futuristic back then: [This clip of Tokyo's Ginza District from 1964]( has a very "Jetsons" feel to it.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Do the Twin Cities really get their drinking water from the Mississippi River? The Mighty Mississippi is both the destination of much of the region’s purified wastewater, as well as the source of drinking water for most people living in the urban core. [Here's how river water gets purified to make it safe to drink](. - The 5 best things our food writers ate this week: From turkey legs to chicken and couscous, [here’s a rundown of the greatest hits]( from their dining diaries over the past seven days. - After one more terrible turn in 2020, Chey Car's customers rallied to get her back on the road: If you've ever wondered whether the few bucks you chip in to a good cause make a difference, [here's your answer.](  Sports roundup - Angry U donors say "we'll be canceling everything" if sports are cut: The Board of Regents is [scheduled to vote Friday on a resolution]( to eliminate the sports at the end of the school year. The resolution would pass if seven of the 12 members vote in favor. - Cam Talbot will step in as new Wild goaltender: The signing was relatively inexpensive, as the former Flame [gets $11 million over three seasons.]( - Ex-Gopher receiver Tyler Johnson has breakout game with Tampa Bay: Johnson caught the first four passes of his NFL career, [good for a team-high 61 yards](, Thursday against the Bears.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Worth a click The strange history of grapefruit: "From its name, to its hazy origins, to its drug interactions, there’s a lot going on beneath that thick rind," [writes Dan Nosowitz for Atlas Obscura.](  Talkers trivia Want to win a $15 gift card of your choice? It's Friday, so that means it's time for another trivia question. The correct answer to this question can be found in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to [talkers@startribune.com]( by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive a $15 card of their choice from one of several retailers — Best Buy, Target, Holiday or Menards — as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter. Here is this week's question: Which Minnesota county is considering offering a $1 million incentive to lure television and movie productions? Good luck!  From the archives Oct. 9, 2012: Terry Pickens, director of nuclear regulatory policy for Xcel Energy, walked by one of two steam-powered generators at Xcel's Prairie Island Nuclear Plant north of Red Wing. (Photo: Glen Stubbe/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 © 2020 StarTribune. 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