Evening Update: Synagogue massacre defendant in court; 5,200 troops to border; Mauer now a free agent

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Evening Update Good evening. [The man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre]( appeared briefly in federal court in a wheelchair and handcuffs today to face charges he killed 11 people in what is believed to be the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history. Robert Gregory Bowers was ordered held without bail for a preliminary hearing on Thursday, when prosecutors will outline their case against him. On Tuesday, [President Trump plans to travel to Pennsylvania]( with first lady Melania Trump "to express the support of the American people and to grieve with the Pittsburgh community." The trip is drawing mixed reviews in the state. [Riverview Corridor streetcar route to burrow under historic Fort Snelling]( [Some worry about what may be unearthed to make way for the transit line, which is slated to connect downtown St. Paul to MSP and the Mall of America by 2032.]( [N.D. man gets life in prison for kidnapping baby cut from womb]( [William Hoehn was sentenced to life in prison for conspiring to kidnap a baby that his girlfriend had cut from their neighbor's body and lying to police about it, a sentence that didn't entirely satisfy the slain woman's mother.]( [Defense Department sending 5,200 active-duty troops to border]( [President Trump tweeted: "This is an invasion of our Country and our Military is waiting for you!"]( [Republicans attack over immigration in Minnesota congressional races]( [Democrat Dan Feehan, running in southern Minnesota congressional contest, hit with barrage of ads on 'immigrant caravan,' Colin Kaepernick, other hot-button issues.]( [Northwest and Delta, 10 years on: Lots of profit, lots of flights at MSP]( [Delta kept its promise to maintain a major presence in Minnesota, Northwest's home state.]( [Police: Man broke into Jayme Closs' home and stole her clothing]( [Officials said they don't consider him a suspect in the 13-year-old's disappearance.]( [With World Series over, Joe Mauer officially becomes free agent]( [Mauer, still deciding whether to retire, is among four Twins players who are free agents.]( 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.](