Stolen "Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers found 13 years after Minnesota museum heist

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Stolen "Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers found 13 years after Minnesota museum heist: The thief left behind bits of broken glass and a single red sequin on the floor. So began a 13-year-old mystery filled with wild tips and offers of lavish rewards in the hunt for two ruby slippers snatched from a museum in Judy Garland’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Minn. Now homecoming heel clicks are ahead: [Investigators have found the stolen slippers](, bringing closure to an Oz-sized search for the most famous pair of shoes in movie history. - At a growing Minneapolis homeless camp, there's hope for families: Instead of driving everyone off, [a coalition of agencies has flocked in to help](, reflecting the unusual approach city officials and American Indian leaders are taking at the tent city near Hiawatha and Cedar. - Chinese billionaire unlikely to face charges after Minneapolis arrest, his attorneys say: Liu Qiangdong, also known as Richard Liu, was back in China on Monday, two days after he was released from the Hennepin County jail. The founder of the e-commerce site JD.com was [arrested Friday evening on suspicion criminal sexual misconduct]( and released from jail around 4 p.m. Saturday without posting bail. - Chaos marks start of Supreme Court nominee's confirmation hearing: Quarreling and confusion disrupted the start of the Senate's confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday, [Democrats trying to block the proceedings over documents withheld]( by the White House, while protesters interrupted the session in a persistent display of opposition. - New Woodward book recounts "nervous breakdown" of Trump presidency: Inside the White House, investigative journalist Bob Woodward portrays [an unsteady executive detached from the conventions of governing]( and prone to snapping at high-ranking staff members, whom he unsettled and belittled on a daily basis. - Former Sen. Jon Kyl to replace McCain: Kyl, a Republican, is currently shepherding President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. His appointment [may make it possible for him to vote for the nomination.]( - Suspected mold sickens 2 central Minnesota postal workers: Mold in a central Minnesota post office is suspected of sickening two employees — a contention the landlord is disputing — and [operations were quickly suspended until the building can be deemed safe](, the U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday. - For most Minnesota districts, it's the first day of school: [Class was once again in session on Tuesday morning]( for many Minnesota schoolchildren — as the vast majority of school districts across the state marked the first day of school. Students at Carver Elementary School in Maplewood received a special visit from Gov. Mark Dayton and other public officials who greeted students as they returned with for their first day back to school with backpacks in tow. - With cruising industry booming, Duluth bets on new wave of passenger ships: In hopes of establishing the Lake Superior port city as a destination for passenger ships, [the city and local agencies are investing in port infrastructure]( while tourism leaders are promoting the area’s natural beauty, history and culture to cruise lines.  Watch this Truck driver learns a valuable lesson about driving over homemade bridges: A Vietnamese trucker inexplicably thought a few planks of wood would support the weight of his cargo truck over a ditch. [He was wrong.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Metallica enlists a block party, comedian to fire up Target Center crowd: While it’s hard to top the christening of U.S. Bank Stadium in terms of special circumstances — as was the case the last time the band came to Minneapolis — Metallica’s concert tonight at Target Center [is also turning into a pretty unique affair.]( - 8 lifehacks to get your kids ready for school in the morning: Just in time for back-to-school, we asked you to help us identify the best ways to get kids up and out of the house on time. [Here are your best tips.]( - Former "Cosby Show" actor thankful for support about grocery store job: An actor who was a regular on "The Cosby Show" said he's thankful for the support he has received since photos of him working at a grocery store showed up on news sites. Geoffrey Owens said Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America" that [he did feel some people were trying to shame him](. But he stressed that "every job is worthwhile and valuable," adding that what's important is the honor of the working person and the dignity of the work.  Sports roundup - Twins brass dropped the ball in handling of Buxton: The team’s braintrust of Derek Falvey and Thad Levine [seems more concerned about Byron Buxton becoming a star]( by 2022 than him becoming a serviceable player in 2019. That makes no sense, writes Chip Scoggins. - Gophers QB Annexstad gets some pointers from a famous walk-on: When Zack Annexstad trotted under center on Thursday night for the Gophers against New Mexico State, he became the second walk-on true freshman in major college football to start a season opener. And it just so happens that [the first QB to accomplish that feat had some advice to give.]( - Some social media users are burning their Nike gear over deal with Colin Kaepernick: [The deal unveiled by Nike and the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback]( was a trending topic on Twitter and other social networks, with some fans urging a boycott of the company's clothes and sneakers — even burning cutting out the signature swoosh logos on their gear. Others pushed back, saying the backlash against Nike showed the polarizing debate has morphed well beyond whether NFL players should be allowed to demonstrate for social causes while the national anthem plays in stadiums before games.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “The kids really like it out here, but it’s still a messed up situation.” -- [Denise Deer](, a current resident at a Minneapolis homeless camp with her four children.  Worth a click Can you spot the deceptive Facebook post? With social media executives returning to Washington tomorrow to testify about foreign influence campaigns ahead of the November elections, the New York Times is challenging you to pick out a selection of fake posts from influence campaigns that were discovered on Facebook over the summer. [It isn't as easy as you might think.](  Trivia winner Congratulations to William Johnson! William was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Southways was the name of the Lake Minnetonka estate commonly referred to as the Pillsbury mansion. He wins a Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to check back Friday for another trivia question!  From the archives Sept. 4, 1979: Twins pitcher Jerry Koosman waves his cap to cheering fans at Metropolitan Stadium after pitching a two-hit, 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals. (Photo: Steve Schluter/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 © 2018 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](