Prosecutors say alleged ISIL recruiter's lawyer preached jihad

To view this email as a web page, [click here] [Star Tribune] Talkers Top stories - Prosecutors say alleged ISIL recruiter's lawyer preached jihad: Federal prosecutors say they have evidence that [a member of the defense team in one of the Twin Cities ISIL terror cases] was “apparently preaching about jihad and related topics.” - Brazil to extradite accused cult leader to Minnesota: Brazilian authorities will extradite accused cult leader Victor Barnard to Minnesota to [face charges that he raped young girls in his congregation.] - I-94 work could make for agonizing summer commutes in east metro: More than 80,000 to 135,000 motorists use the affected five-mile stretch, that even on it's best days can serve up a bottleneck or two. [Take away a lane and close ramps, then throw in traffic shifts] and, well, you get the idea. - Two local moms allegedly brought kids to drug deal: Two Twin Cities mothers were arrested after [bringing along their children to an illicit drug deal] outside a central Minnesota gas station on a weekday afternoon, according to authorities. - Cost of shingles shot painful for Medicare recipients: [Cost has long been cited as a barrier to some Medicare beneficiaries] receiving the shingles vaccine, but the problem is drawing fresh attention as awareness of the vaccine grows and wrinkles emerge with insurance coverage. - Death toll in Lahore suicide bombing rises to 70: Pakistan's prime minister on Monday vowed to eliminate perpetrators of terror attacks such as [the massive suicide bombing that targeted Christians gathered for Easter] the previous day in the eastern city of Lahore, killing 70 people. - Georgia governor to veto religious exemption bill: Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal on Monday said [he will veto legislation shielding opponents of same-sex marriage], after a groundswell of opposition from companies threatening to boycott the state if it became law. - Vice President Franken? Seems unlikely, but Bill Scher makes the case in Politico magazine that [Minnesota's junior senator would actually be the perfect candidate] to share a ticket with Hillary Clinton. - A year after Target layoffs, workers reinvent their futures: A striking number of the laid-off workers, about 170, [found themselves back at Target after the company realized it had cut too deep]in certain areas. Another retail giant, Amazon.com in Seattle, hired scores. And so did UnitedHealth Group, the Minnetonka-based insurer that in October said it would hire 1,700 people in the Twin Cities by April. - Dairy Queen says anti-Hindu franchisee stepping aside: Edina-based Dairy Queen said a Texas franchisee is giving up ownership of his business after [he posted a sign comparing Hindus to monkeys.] Science break Fossilized skull reveals when "Siberian Unicorn" went extinct: "Yes, there was a very real 'unicorn' that roamed Earth tens of thousands of years ago, but it was nothing like the one found in your favourite children’s book. ... The real unicorn, Elasmotherium sibiricum, was shaggy and huge and looked just like a modern rhino, only it carried the most almighty horn on its forehead," [ScienceAlert reports]. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com]. Trending - Erupting Alaskan volcano spews ash into atmosphere: [A remote and active volcano on Alaska's Aleutian Islands erupted], sending ash 20,000 feet into the air, scientists said. - Maximizing your lunch-break workout: It can be the most exhilarating thing you do during the workday, but getting it right can be tricky. Here are [some tips to help you get the most out of a midday workout.] - Parents ruin Connecticut Easter egg hunt: "An Easter egg hunt in Connecticut turned dark over the weekend after organizers said adult attendees “rushed the field and took everything,” behaving “kind of like locusts," [the Washington Post reports]. Sports roundup - Young Miguel Sano has some growing up to do: Sano is always going to be able to hit, but right now, he's a 22-year-old kid rather than a 22-year-old professional ready to put in the work that would allow him to be an All-Star in his first full season, [writes Patrick Reusse]. - Vikings in a good spot to draft a wide receiver: While 22 players will be chosen before the Vikings get to make their pick, recent history suggests [the team can still find a difference-maker in the first round.] - Which Final Four, Frozen Four teams should Minnesotans cheer on? If you’re a Minnesotan gearing up to watch the men’s college basketball Final Four on Saturday and next Monday, followed by the men’s college hockey Frozen Four the following weekend, chances are you’ll need a team to adopt. Michael Rand [evaluates each team to help you decide who to support.] - What's the worst sports movie of all time? We asked readers on social media and threw the question at sports and movie nerds in the newsroom. [Here's what they said]. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here]. Quote of the day “Somebody pushed me over and take my eggs.” -- Vincent Welch, 4, on an Easter egg hunt that got out of control in Connecticut. Worth a click How does your income stack up to previous generations? The Guardian has created a tool that lets you compare the average income of various age groups to their peers in earlier generations in the U.S. and other countries around the world. [Check it out here]. Talkers trivia Congratulations to Nita Hanson! Nita was chosen randomly from among the readers who correctly answered that 1967 was the year a Minnesota man checked out the severely overdue book he recently returned to the University of Dayton. She wins an official Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to check back on Friday for another trivia question! From the archives March 28, 1968: Bridges crossing the 29th St. railroad tracks at Grand and Harriet Aves. in Minneapolis were closed to traffic after this Milwaukee Road passenger train derailed, tearing three piers from the Harriet Ave. bridge. Several of the passenger cars came to rest against the Grand Ave. bridge. About 300 feet of track was ripped out during the derailment, which police said was caused by a log, apparently put on the tracks by vandals. No passengers were injured, but the train's engineer and two firefighters were treated for minor injuries. (Photo: Art Hager/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook] [twitter] [google+] [pinterest] [instagram] [tumblr] [Sign up for more newsletters] • [Subscribe to Star Tribune] • [Privacy Policy] • [Unsubscribe] This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2015 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.]