Motorcycle racer dies in crash at Brainerd International Raceway

Plus: A look at Macanda, Wayzata's new lakefront restaurant from chef Daniel del Prado. ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Motorcycle racer dies in crash at Brainerd International Raceway: Scott Briody, of Hannacroix, N.Y., lost control of his motorcycle about 3:45 p.m. Friday during a MotoAmerica qualifying run, race officials said. [Read more.]( - Scuffle, insults led to fatal stabbing on Apple River, charges say: A Prior Lake man was charged Monday with fatally stabbing a 17-year-old Stillwater boy and wounding four others during a weekend confrontation between a group of people floating on the Apple River, a popular tubing destination in western Wisconsin. [Read more.]( - National Night Out, Night to Unite block parties return tonight: Despite a two-year-old global pandemic, tensions over crime and policing and a deepening political divide, the annual block party extravaganza that is National Night Out and Night to Unite is still going strong. Nearly 200 Minnesota cities and towns — from Ada to Zumbrota — are slated to participate, according to the National Night Out organization. [Read more.]( - More people are catching coronavirus a second time, increasing long COVID risk, experts say: Emerging evidence suggests that catching the coronavirus a second time can heighten long-term health risks, a worrisome development as the circulation of increasingly contagious omicron subvariants leads to greater numbers of Californians being reinfected. Earlier in the pandemic, it was assumed that getting infected afforded some degree of lasting protection, for perhaps a few months. [Read more.]( - Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri killed in drone strike, U.S. says: President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he said delivered justice and hopefully "one more measure of closure" to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS See footage from the 1966 Formula I Grand Prix in HD: This clip, [originally shot for the film "Grand Prix" and upscaled to 60 frames per second,]( features vintage Formula 1 race cars and aerial footage from a helicopter highlighting Monaco's legendary seaside street circuit. *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING Wayzata's new lakefront restaurant Macanda echoes chef Daniel del Prado's greatest hits: The latest from the busy chef/restaurateur includes a record bar and a large — and very popular — patio. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Twins acquire reliever Jorge Lopez from Baltimore for four minor-leaguers: Lopez, a 2022 AL All-Star, should provide immediate help to the Twins' bullpen. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Shark native to Arctic found thousands of miles south in Caribbean: "Puzzled scientists are trying to figure out what a giant shark native to the Arctic was doing in considerably warmer waters thousands of miles south of its frigid home," Julia Jacobo reports for ABC News. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Aug. 2, 2017: Victoria water lilies, also known as Blooming Victorias, floated in the water gardens at Como Park Observatory. (Photo: Brian Peterson/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.](