Mendota Heights cop throws birthday party for 3-year-old he met on the job

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Mendota Heights cop throws birthday party for 3-year-old he met on the job: Stuck in driving rain and stop-and-go traffic, Shukri Abdirahman pulled over before she could make it to a hospital with her three young children in the back seat of the car. Her 3-year-old son, Gabriel, was having a seizure. It had been a time of exceptional hardship for the family. She needed help. [She would get that and more.]( - Senior home residents abused, ignored across Minnesota: In case you missed it over the weekend, [here's the first part in our series on elder abuse](. Each year, hundreds of Minnesotans are beaten, sexually assaulted or robbed in senior care homes. Their cases are seldom investigated, leaving families in the dark. [You can read part two here](, about families who may wait years for justice, if it comes at all, after their loved ones are victimized. - "Interrupted theft" led to stabbings at Macy's in Mall of America, police say: [Two men were stabbed in the Macy’s store]( at the Mall of America on Sunday night in what Bloomington police described as “an interrupted theft.” - Supreme Court to rule on Minnesota ban on political apparel at the polls: The Supreme Court has agreed to determine whether [a Minnesota statute that prohibits wearing political apparel]( in polling places is constitutional. - McConnell calls for Roy Moore to exit Alabama senate race: The top Republican in the Senate said Monday [GOP candidate Roy Moore should quit his Alabama race]( amid allegations he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl and pursued romantic relationships with other teenage girls decades ago. - Trump picks ex-pharma exec to be next health secretary: Turning to an industry he's rebuked, [President Donald Trump on Monday picked Alex Azar](, a former top pharmaceutical and government executive, to be his health and human services secretary, overseeing a $1 trillion department responsible for major health insurance programs, medical research, food and drug safety, and public health. A controversial nominee for federal district judge in Alabama failed to disclose that he is married to a senior White House lawyer, [the New York Times reports.]( - Victim in south Minneapolis domestic killing had recently filed for divorce: Authorities have [identified a woman strangled by her husband]( in their south Minneapolis home in September as My Huong Huynh Truong, age 48. - Twin Cities to be first major market where all TV newsrooms run by women: Mary Richards may have inspired viewers as a go-to news producer, but she never made it to the top of the WJM ladder. Now her real-life descendants [are taking care of business.]( - Driver who allegedly hit and killed teen on purpose arrested: [The last of three homicide suspects]( in a fatal hit and run last week in Andover was captured Monday morning about 25 miles to the north. - "Hannity" fans smash Keurig machines in response to pulled ads: Keurig announced Saturday that [it had pulled advertising from "Hannity"]( after several Twitter users questioned the company's support for the host, citing Hannity's coverage of allegations against Republican Alabama U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore.  Watch this "Catch of the year" during Vikings-Redskins game? Washington wide receiver Maurice Harris' [incredible diving, one-handed reception]( as he crossed the corner of the endzone was initially called incomplete. Unfortunately for the Vikings, after reviewing the play, officials reversed the call and ruled it a touchdown.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Taylor Swift announces U.S. Bank Stadium concert: The pop superstar will bring her Reputation stadium tour to Minnesota with [a Sept. 1 date at the Minneapolis football palace](, which kicks off May 28 in Arizona. - The famed Little Wagon bar was so popular it returned after being demolished: Step back in time to see [a famous Minneapolis street corner]( that looks nothing like today. - Bob Dylan's "Concert for Bangladesh" guitar sold at auction: Nearly $400,000 was the price paid by an auction bidder for a guitar that [Bob Dylan played at two famed music events]( in the 1970s.  Sports roundup - If the Vikings beat the Rams, a first-round bye is in play: Through nine games, there are four teams in the NFC with two or fewer losses. Two of those teams will meet on Sunday, when the Rams travel to U.S. Bank Stadium in what figures to be [one of the most pivotal games of the season]( for the NFC playoff picture. - Two Gophers earn weekly Big Ten honors after Nebraska win: The Big Ten [named Gophers quarterback Demry Croft]( its co-offensive player of the week and running back Rodney Smith as its special teams player of the week. - Gophers head to Pitino's alma mater: Any other time, Richard Pitino wishes Providence success on the court, but not Monday night when his 15th-ranked Gophers (1-0) [play the Friars at Dunkin’ Donuts Center]( in the Gavitt Tipoff Games.  Quote of the day “I believe the women.” -- [Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell](, R-Ky., calling for GOP nominee Roy Moore to exit the Alabama senate race amid sexual misconduct allegations.  Worth a click Instead of sitting, consider copping a squat: While human beings evolved to squat during a range of activities, [this article from Quartz traces the decline of squatting]( among Westerners (and increasingly, the wealthy elite around the world) to the development of the modern toilet in 19th century. The author argues this could be causing problems for our minds, as well as our bodies. Our failure to squat has biomechanical and physiological implications, but it also points to something bigger. In a world where we spend so much time in our heads, in the cloud, on our phones, the absence of squatting leaves us bereft of the grounding force that the posture has provided since our hominid ancestors first got up off the floor. In other words: If what we want is to be well, it might be time for us to get low.  Trivia winner Congratulations to Lori Angelo! Lori was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that thousands of turkeys were killed in a central Minnesota barn fire last week. She wins a Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to check back next week for another trivia question!  From the archives Nov. 13, 1977: Lead singer Steven Tyler performs during Aerosmith's sold-out concert at the St. Paul Civic Center. 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