Another Minnesota diocese to file for bankruptcy over sex-abuse claims

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Another Minnesota diocese to file for bankruptcy over sex-abuse claims: The Diocese of Winona-Rochester plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following [allegations of child sexual abuse against former priests.]( - As healthy foods go to waste, Minneapolis corner stores seek relief: Since 2014, as part of its "staple foods" ordinance, Minneapolis has required licensed grocery stores, corner shops and convenience stores to stock a variety of healthy foods from 10 categories. The goal was to help consumers who don’t have easy access to grocery stores. The city is now proposing to reduce required quantities while combining food categories and expanding other varieties acceptable to different ethnic groups following store owners’ complaints that they were being [forced to stock items that their customers don’t eat.]( - Democratic senators sue over Whitaker's AG appointment: Three Senate Democrats filed a lawsuit Monday arguing that Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker's appointment is unconstitutional and [asking a federal judge to remove him.]( - "CEO" of Mexico-Minnesota meth pipeline says she was just a cog: As she awaits a Jan. 9 sentencing, Macrina Perez and her attorney are locked in a struggle with the government over just [how deep her role was in a meth cell]( that included a 140-pound bust at a Brooklyn Center stash house in 2016. - 3 killed when air ambulance crashes in North Dakota: An air ambulance on its way to pick up a patient crashed not long after taking off from Bismarck, [killing all three people on board](, officials said. - Chipotle may reverse firing of St. Paul manager: Chipotle is [reconsidering its decision to fire a St. Paul restaurant manager]( for not serving five black men and asking them to prove they could pay before taking their order last week. - Minnesota couple pleads guilty to hauling 900 pounds of pot in RV: A Minnesota couple has [pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges]( after Montana authorities said they found 960 pounds of marijuana in the couple's recreational vehicle in Montana. - Driver dies after crashing into carwash in Willmar: Authorities believe [alcohol and drugs were factors in the crash](. - Alan Page brings new presidential medal to Minneapolis school bearing his name: Wide-eyed students at Justice Page Middle School in Minneapolis packed the school’s auditorium, clapping and cheering loudly Monday morning as retired Justice Alan Page — their school’s namesake and a Minnesota icon — appeared on stage. [The school held a celebration ceremony for Page](, who recently was named one of seven recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.  Watch this Little kid gets tossed in penalty box after scrapping with Flyers mascot Gritty: During the intermissions between periods at Flyers home games, little kids get the chance to play on the ice for fun and entertainment. However, during Saturday's Flyers-Lightning game at Philadelphia's Wells Fargo Center, one young hockey player got a little too into it and tried to brawl with Gritty, the Flyers' 7-foot-tall mascot. The second time the tyke started swinging, Gritty picked him up and [placed him in the penalty box for some time out.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Andrew Zimmern's new restaurant opens today in St. Louis Park: Lucky Cricket, [the Chinese-tiki mashup courtesy of Twin Cities-based traveling TV star Andrew Zimmern](, will be serving up dim sum, "shareables" and noodle dishes at St. Louis Park’s West End. - Cities 97 morning host Keri Noble leaving the station: Cities 97.1 morning radio show host Keri Noble announced Monday that she is leaving the FM station and the profession to dedicate more time to [another music-related passion in her life.]( - Northeast Minneapolis losing another retailer: Last week Bibelot gift shops owner Roxy Freese announced that she's closing her four Twin Cities locations, including one in Northeast Minneapolis. This week, Key North boutique [announced it will also be closing.](  Sports roundup - Frustration mounts as Vikings give Bears breathing room in NFC North: If their 25-20 victory over the Vikings on Sunday night — which gave the Bears a 1½-game lead over Minnesota — turns out to be the catalyst for Chicago’s first division title since 2010, the Bears will be able to credit their best defensive attributes, more than their most positive offensive traits, for helping them [topple the defending division champions.]( - Well-paid Cousins takes Joe Mauer's place in angry fan pecking order: As with Mauer, every failure on Kirk Cousins’ part is [now being micro-examined and griped about](. Successes are still celebrated but they also carry a weight of “that’s what he’s paid for” with fans. - Ex-teammates Towns, Butler continue mutual criticism: Wolves center Karl-Anthony Towns and former teammate Jimmy Butler are [still exchanging verbal jabs in the media over sensitivity to criticism.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “Either they’re not listening or not paying attention or they don’t really care.” -- [Vikings coach Mike Zimmer](, on the team's mistakes.  Worth a click How lies become truth in online America: [A great, but depressing, piece by the Washington Post's Eli Saslow]( connects the dots between a liberal man publishing provocative "political satire" on his popular Facebook page and the millions of Americans convinced he is spreading the truth. Nobody in this story comes out looking very good.  Trivia winner Congratulations to Dan Peterson! Dan was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Cities 97 is the Twin Cities radio station that is discontinuing its popular "sampler" charity CD after 30 years. He wins a Star Tribune travel mug. From the archives Nov. 19, 1984: A ruptured pipeline spilled at least 40,000 gallons of jet fuel near the site of an industrial park being built in New Brighton. A cleanup crew recovered about 90 percent of the spilled fuel, but it was not immediately clear what damage may have been done to nearby wetlands. (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. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](