Judge dismisses Minnesota wedding videographers' lawsuit to refuse same-sex couples

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Judge dismisses Minnesota wedding videographers' lawsuit to refuse same-sex couples: A St. Cloud couple will not be able to refuse wedding videography services for same-sex couples after a federal judge on Wednesday [dismissed their lawsuit challenging Minnesota’s human rights laws.]( - "Superdrunk" man left girlfriend to die in car wreck, charges say: Michael Laurence Campbell took off running early Sunday morning after speeding his car into traffic light near a highway exit ramp in northeast Minneapolis, according to Hennepin County prosecutors. [He left behind his girlfriend](, a 20-year-old St. Thomas student, who was crushed by the impact and died on scene. - Trump vows more sanctions over North Korea's nuclear buildup: President Donald Trump said Thursday [the U.S. will impose new sanctions on North Korea]( over its nuclear weapons buildup, speaking just days after he threatened to "totally destroy" the country if forced to defend the U.S. or its allies. - Trump campaign chair offered "private briefings" to Russian oligarch, emails show: In the middle of Donald Trump's presidential run, then-campaign chairman Paul Manafort said [he was willing to provide "private briefings" about the campaign]( to a Russian billionaire the U.S. government considers close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, special counsel [Robert Mueller's team of investigators is seeking information]( from the White House related to Michael Flynn's stint as national security adviser and about the response to a meeting with a Russian lawyer that was attended by President Donald Trump's oldest son, The Associated Press has learned. - Brooklyn man charged with multiple rapes turns himself in: Clarence A. Cooper, 22, [has surrendered to police after being charged]( with raping a 54-year-old woman in his city and then a 62-year-old woman in neighboring Brooklyn Center. - A stunned Puerto Rico seeks to rebuild after Maria: Rescuers fanned out to reach stunned victims Thursday after [Hurricane Maria ravaged Puerto Rico](, knocking out electricity to the entire island and triggering landslides and floods. - Topgolf closes Twin Cities land deal for high-tech, all-season golf center: [A multimillion-dollar deal has been completed]( for the purchase of land in Brooklyn Center where a glitzy and high-tech all-season golf center is expected to open next year and start welcoming thousands of visitors and employing several hundred people. - Voyageurs boater suspected of being drunk when passenger thrown to his death: A drunken boater lost control on a lake in Voyageurs National Park, and a man with him was [pitched into the water to his death](, authorities said. - Facebook bans Rohingya group's posts amid alleged ethnic cleansing: "Amid international accusations that Myanmar’s military is engaging in 'ethnic cleansing' of the Rohingya Muslim minority, Facebook designated a Rohingya insurgent group a 'dangerous organization' and ordered moderators to delete any content 'by or praising' it," [the Guardian reports.]( - Sean Spicer admits "mistakes,"" says he never lied: The former White House press secretary called the “personal attacks” on his integrity “over the top” during [an interview on ABC's "Good Morning America."]( Asked if he thought he ever lied to the American people, he said, “I don’t think so.”  Watch this This is what happens when a dam fails: Construction workers in Laos were forced to flee for higher ground when [a dam they were building gave way last week](, releasing a huge torrent of water that quickly inundated their work zone and buried equipment. Nobody was injured, but completion of the dam will be significantly delayed.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Kiss members reunite in all-star charity concert in St. Paul: Whether or not it makes a big dent in the Hurricane Harvey relief effort, Wednesday night’s Children Matter benefit concert at CHS Field in St. Paul marked [a big moment in the history of one of rock’s most storied bands.]( - "Disney's Alladin" at Orpheum interrupted by technical issues: Theatergoers attending “Disney’s Aladdin” at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis where surprised and confused Wednesday when the show was [suddenly stopped before the end of the first act.]( - Pretty soon your health-conscious friends will all be chugging pea milk: It’s vegan, nut free, soy free, lactose free and gluten free. It has more protein and calcium than other alternative milks. [And it doesn't taste like peas.](  Sports roundup - Every parent's nightmare plays out at Twins-Yankees game: A preschool girl was hit in the face by a line-drive foul ball Wednesday, giving us [a snapshot of a parent’s worst nightmare]( combined with what parenting looks like in 2017. - Gophers' Washington listed as one of Big Ten's top freshman: Isaiah Washington is arguably [coach Rick Pitino's most talked-about player]( – and he hasn’t even made his debut yet. - Wild still without Zach Parise, but maybe not for much longer: Coach Bruce Boudreau said [the winger is getting closer to participating in practice]( for the first time since training camp began last Friday.  Quote of the day “I usually don’t look, but that time I did. I’ve still got a knot in my stomach.” -- [Twins second baseman Brian Dozier](, on a young girl who was struck in the face by a foul ball during yesterday's game at Yankee Stadium.  Worth a click Race to save trapped girl captivates Mexico after earthquake: "The wiggling fingers of a young girl trapped in the rubble of her collapsed school in Mexico City raised hopes and prodded rescuers to work furiously hour after hour early Thursday — a drama that played out at dozens of buildings toppled by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 245 people," [NBC News reports.](  From the archives Sept. 21, 1980: Nell McLeod, using his glue spinner, works on the set of "The Tavern" at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. (Photo: Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]( [twitter]( [google+]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [tumblr]( [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 © 2017 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](