Ellison divorce file includes allegation that he was abused by ex-wife

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Ellison divorce file includes allegation that he was abused by ex-wife: U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison said in a 2015 divorce proceeding that he had to leave his 25-year marriage with Kim Ellison, a member of the Minneapolis Board of Education, because of her repeated physical abuse, [according to an affidavit in the couple's newly unsealed divorce file.]( The records contain no allegations from Kim Ellison that her ex-husband abused her. Hennepin County Family Court referee ordered the file unsealed after legal efforts by the Star Tribune and Alpha News, a right-leaning news site, that followed allegations in August by Ellison's ex-girlfriend Karen Monahan that he physically and emotionally abused her. Ellison, the Democratic candidate for attorney general, denies the claim. - As hunt for Wisconsin teen continues, details on parents' slaying expected: Authorities in the northwestern Wisconsin town of Barron say [they expect to reveal details Wednesday about the killing of a couple]( whose teenage daughter remains the subject of a frantic nationwide search since she was last seen at a family gathering Sunday. - Minneapolis may yank Aqua Nightclub's liquor license after shooting: Days after a shooting that left three injured, Aqua Nightclub and Lounge in downtown Minneapolis has temporarily closed, and [the city may pursue pulling the club’s liquor license](. - Audio contains gruesome details of Saudi journalist's killing, Turkish official says: His killers were waiting when Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks ago. They severed his fingers during an interrogation and later beheaded and dismembered him, [according to details from audio recordings]( published in the Turkish news media on Wednesday. President Donald Trump said [the U.S. is asking Turkey for audio and video]( relating to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi "if it exists." The president on Wednesday called Saudi Arabia an important ally, noting it is an important customer for U.S. military exports. In an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday, [Trump compared the case of Khashoggi to the allegations of sexual assault]( leveled against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearing. - Minnesota's ACT scores remain steady, among best in U.S.: Minnesota students’ scores on the ACT college entrance exam dipped slightly this year but were [still higher than those of any other state]( where nearly all students take the test. - Minnesota reports 7th case of rare polio-like illness: Minnesota is reporting [a seventh case of a rare, paralyzing illness in children]( that has now been detected in 22 states. Federal health officials are trying to confirm that the child has acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, a polio-like illness that causes paralysis or limited mobility, said Kris Ehresmann, who directs the infectious disease section of the Minnesota Department of Health. - Klobuchar raises her profile as she seeks third term: After a dozen years in the Senate, Amy Klobuchar’s part in Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination drama pushed her further into the Washington spotlight. Already frequently mentioned as a presidential prospect for Democrats in 2020, the DFL senator can [expect that speculation to intensify if she wins in November.]( Actor Samuel L. Jackson [scooped out a kitty litter box in a campaign video]( for Second Congressional District DFL Candidate Angie Craig. Did Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District really swing by almost 20 points in a recent New York Times poll? Times polling guru Nate Cohn [breaks down the latest numbers.]( - 41-story condo tower gets approval of Minneapolis planners: Rising 550 feet along the riverfront in the Mill District, the Eleven would be [the tallest residential tower in the state.](  Watch this Please enjoy this robot dog dancing to "Uptown Funk": The machines have [learned how to do the Running Man.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Maplewood's new northwoods-themed pho restaurant is a taxidermy wonderland: [An unusual mashup of Vietnamese soup]( with a northwoods vibe, Pho Lodge opened Saturday - Move over chalkboards, old-school felt letter boards are back: Letter board signs, with grooves for stick-in plastic letters and symbols, [are suddenly everywhere](, spelling out (usually in all caps) an endlessly changeable string of funny sayings, pithy quotes and kids’ milestones. - After cancer diagnosis, Little Free Library founder feels like "most successful person I know": Todd Bol built the first Little Free Library on his Hudson, Wis., deck with wood from his old garage door and love for his mother, who had recently died. Nine years and some 75,000 libraries-on-a-stick later, Bol is sick with pancreatic cancer and [considering his own legacy.](  Sports roundup - Vikings' sackmaster Danielle Hunter shows how to take down QBs the right way: Danielle Hunter has the fourth highest sack total by someone under the age of 24 since the NFL made sacks an official stat. But how often has he [been called for roughing the passer?]( - Butler has "no worries in the world" ahead of tonight's opener: Jimmy Butler said [he didn’t feel any nerves before the Timberwolves’ season opener]( against San Antonio. He wasn’t thinking too much about how the Wolves would look considering he hasn’t practice much with them this preseason. In fact, he said he isn’t thinking about “a thing” right now. - Kevin Garnett says Glen Taylor doesn't know (bleep) about basketball: The NBA season started Tuesday night and Kevin Garnett kicked off his season as a Turner Sports commentator by saying that Timberwolves (and Star Tribune) owner Glen Taylor doesn't know anything about basketball. And he threw in an unbleeped expletive for good measure when [asked about the Jimmy Butler situation.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “Here we go again with, you know, you're guilty until proven innocent.” -- [President Donald Trump](, comparing the alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabia's Istanbul consulate to the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.  Worth a click How the founder of a violent far-right gang went from hipster to racist provocateur: [The New York Times profiles Gavin McInnes](, founder of the Proud Boys, the far-right group whose members were caught on video pummeling protesters in the streets of Manhattan after his speech on "Western values" at the Metropolitan Republican Club.  From the archives Oct. 17, 1963: Eugene Hill, left, president of Students for Integration, followed by vice president Sandy Fangmeier, carried signs in a silent protest at the University of Minnesota Mall. About 35 students paraded outside before filing into Northrop Auditorium to hear Mortimer J. Adler's lecture on freedom. The students said they were protesting the jailing of former U graduate student Zev Aelony, who had been held along with three other civil rights workers without bond since Aug. 17 in Americus, Ga. The so-called "Americus Four" faced the death penalty on charges of inciting an insurrection after attending a march and working on a voter registration drive. Following an international outcry, the four were freed Nov. 1 of that year when a federal court threw out Georgia's anti-treason law. (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 © 2018 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](