Avian flu outbreak causes deaths in Minnesota eagles, other wild birds

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Avian flu outbreak causes deaths in Minnesota eagles, other wild birds: This strain of influenza [has proven nearly always fatal to owls, eagles, hawks and other raptors]( and is unprecedented in size, scope and harm done to wild birds. The virus poses little threat to humans. - Mayo expert backs COVID-19 vaccines despite having possible side effect: [Dr. Gregory Poland remains bullish about COVID-19 vaccines]( and their role in countering the pandemic despite suffering severe ear-ringing, or tinnitus, after his second shot last year. - Best Buy launches $200 service for picking up used appliances, electronics: Best Buy has made it easier to get rid of an old television, computer or other unwanted electronic device with [the debut of its e-waste pick-up service]( that would allow for items to be collected from customers homes and then recycled. - Rep. Omar meets with Pakistani leaders in Islamabad: U.S. [Rep. Ilhan Omar met Wednesday with Pakistani leaders]( in the first visit by a member of Congress since a new coalition government came into power in Islamabad last week after the ouster of former premier Imran Khan. - Minneapolis man sentenced to 15 years for 5 carjackings: Jeremiah L. Ironrope, 25, [received a term of more than 15 years in federal prison]( for a string of violent carjackings over a five-month span across the Twin Cities that prosecutors say was just a fraction of his larger year-long crime spree. - HealthPartners income surges to $150M with rebound in patient care: The Bloomington-based health insurer and hospital operator saw [record claims for health care services in 2021.]( - As stock plunges, Netflix aims to curtail password sharing: An unexpectedly sharp drop in subscribers has Netflix considering changes it has long resisted: Minimizing password sharing and [creating a low-cost subscription supported by advertising.]( WATCH THIS Check out this high-definition aerial view of a Martian crater: Seán Doran cleaned up [this stunning footage captured during a flyover]( by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - Franchise DJ Mary Lucia to leave the Current on Thursday: An original hire for the influential progressive music station and the voice of many of its voiceover announcements, [Lucia unexpectedly announced her resignation]( on the Current's website on Tuesday. The post did not contain any comments from her. She plans to continue to do voiceover work. - GusGus brings snacky comforts and fancy Jell-O shots to St. Paul's Merriam Park: St. Paul's 128 N. Cleveland Av. has been home to a succession of cozy eateries, each leaving its mark on the neighborhood. Now another page has turned and [a new restaurant is adding to the much-loved story of this place](. - A broken arm doesn't mean cooking is off the table: A Minnesota cook offers [two recipes easy enough to be made with one hand.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Wolves game was unwatchable, literally and figuratively: By all accounts, the Timberwolves' 124-96 loss to the Grizzlies in Game 2 of their playoff series on Tuesday was a mess — [particularly for Minnesota fans.]( - Big Ten basketball tournaments coming to Minneapolis in 2023, 2024: The Big Ten basketball tournament will be played at the Target Center for women next season and for men and women in 2024, [the league announced Wednesday.]( - Gophers looking for next point guard in the portal: [Guards Hunter McIntosh and Ta'Lon Cooper are visiting this week]( after the Gophers landed big man Dawson Garcia. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK With inflation, workers are facing return-to-office sticker shock: "Employers' plans to return to the office, already strained by concerns about the spread of the coronavirus and the demands of an emboldened work force, are now colliding with the pressures of inflation. The cost of a daily routine — travel, coffee, food — is far pricier than it was when offices shut down two years ago," [Emma Goldberg reports for the New York Times.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES April 20, 2017: A "Don't Tread on Weed" flag was planted in the hands of a statue at the Minnesota Capitol during a rally in support of marijuana legalization sponsored by the state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. (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 © 2022 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](