Twins fan banned from Target Field for aggressive pursuit of baseballs goes to bat to stay

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Twins fan banned from Target Field for aggressive pursuit of baseballs goes to bat to stay: Jason Gabbert says he is just an enthusiastic fan trying to collect baseballs tossed into the stands by players and ball boys at Target Field. [The Twins disagree.]( - Judge rules White House must return CNN reporter's credential: U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly, an appointee of President Donald Trump, announced his decision following a hearing in Washington. The judge said CNN reporter [Jim Acosta's credentials must be returned immediately]( and reactivated to allow him access to the White House. - 63 dead, 631 missing so far in California wildfire: At least 63 people are now dead from a Northern California wildfire, and officials say they have a missing persons list with 631 names on it in an ever-evolving accounting of the victims of [the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century.]( - Jennie-O recalls some ground turkey after salmonella report: Jennie-O Turkey Store, owned by Hormel Foods Corp., is [recalling more than 19,000 pounds of ground turkey]( after investigators traced some product contaminated with salmonella back to the company’s Barron, Wis., processing plant. The products are one-pound packages of Jennie-O’s 93-percent lean ground turkey, 85-percent lean ground turkey, taco-seasoned ground turkey and Italian-seasoned ground turkey. All bear the USDA establishment number P190. - Charges against WikiLeaks founder inadvertently revealed by prosecutors: WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange has been charged under seal, prosecutors inadvertently revealed in a recently unsealed court filing — a development that could significantly advance the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election and have [major implications for those who publish government secrets.]( - Education secretary proposes overhaul of campus sexual misconduct rules: Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Friday proposed a major overhaul to the way [colleges and universities handle sexual misconduct complaints](, adding protections for students accused of assault and harassment and narrowing which cases schools would be required to investigate. - Chaska police to be first in Minnesota to test new nonlethal restraint: Chaska soon will be the first law enforcement agency in Minnesota to test Bola­Wrap 100, a nonlethal restraint designed to enable police to incapacitate individuals with minimal to no pain. As police departments across the country explore ways to de-escalate mental health crises without resorting to deadly force, Chaska Police Chief Scott Knight [foresees a technological game-changer.]( - U.S. House passes bill to drop legal protections for gray wolves: The Republican-controlled House [passed a bill Friday to drop legal protections for gray wolves]( across the lower 48 states, reopening a lengthy battle over the predator species. The Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the wolf's status and is expected to declare they've recovered sufficiently to be removed from protection under the Endangered Species Act. - Weekend I-35W closure in Minneapolis will be last of the year: But drivers can plan on [more weekend closures starting next spring]( as the $239 million I-35W Downtown to Crosstown continues until 2021. In a shred of good news, MnDOT will reopen ramp access from northbound I-35W to 5th Avenue on Monday.  Watch this Mail carrier has a very bad day: [It was a comedy of errors for an Australian postal worker]( delivering a package on a cul-de-sac earlier this week.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Where Twin Cities chefs to to get their burger fix: A discerning crowd [rattles off their favorite burger joints](, all worth checking out. - Latest Dunkin' in the Twin Cities is just a Dunkin': Dunkin’ Donuts came back to the Twin Cities two years ago. [Now, just Dunkin’ has arrived.]( The chain’s newest location opened Thursday in Richfield. In addition to the shorter name, the new location has a layout that looks more like a coffee shop. - Nations agree to redefine the kilogram: In a historic vote, nations on Friday unanimously approved [a ground-breaking overhaul to the international system of measurements]( that underpins global trade and other vital human endeavors, uniting together behind new scientific definitions for the kilogram and other units in a way that they have failed to do on so many other issues.  Sports roundup - Beebe goes from scout-team star to sneaky weapon for Vikings: As much as he learned from his father Don about the nuances of playing wide receiver in the NFL, Chad Beebe [didn't inherit his dad’s most notable attribute.]( - Packers fans are angry at coach Mike McCarthy (again): In two critical moments, the Packers coach made questionable decisions during [last night's loss to Seattle.]( - Pitino would go 0-for-Minnesota again if Matthew Hurt doesn't stay home: When it comes to in-state talent, U men's basketball coach Richard Pitino is back at zero again. But the biggest fish of them all [is still considering the Gophers.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “This is just any other day at the White House for me and I would like to get back to work.” -- [CNN reporter Jim Acosta](, after a judge ordered the White House to return his press credentials.  Worth a click The best way to save people from suicide: In a lengthy, powerful piece for Huffington Post's Highline, [Jason Cherkis reports on a researcher's discovery]( that could change the way we think about suicide and reaching out to suffering loved ones.  Talkers trivia Want to win a Star Tribune travel mug? Today is Friday, so it's time for a trivia question. The correct answer can be found in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to [talkers@startribune.com]( by midnight on Sunday night. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive an official Star Tribune travel mug, as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter. Here is this week's question: Which Twin Cities radio station is discontinuing its popular annual "sampler" charity CD after 30 years?  Good luck!  From the archives Nov. 16, 1983: Astronaut Dale Gardner, the first Minnesotan in space, rode in a parade in his honor down the main street of his hometown of Sherburne, Minn. Gardner spent six days aboard the Challenger space shuttle the previous August in the first flight to feature a night-time launch and landing. (Photo: Charles Bjorgen/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. 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