Twin Cities man nabbed in Europe 7 years after allegedly faking death in insurance scheme

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Twin Cities man nabbed in Europe 7 years after allegedly faking death in insurance scheme: After having his supposed ashes interred seven years ago in a Minneapolis mausoleum, a Twin Cities man living under a false name in Eastern Europe is [charged in connection with a family scheme]( to cheat an insurance company out of $2 million by faking his death. - Stillwater officer fatally shoots 21-year-old man with knife: Police in Stillwater fatally shot and killed a man Wednesday who they said was armed with a knife at the family's home. Officers from the Stillwater, Bayport and Oak Park Heights police departments were called to the residence on [a report of a suicidal man](, Stillwater Police Chief John Gannaway said. - Somali workers in Twin Cities force Amazon to negotiate: Scores of East African employees, many born in Somalia, responded to increased work requirements at a new Amazon warehouse in Minneapolis in an unusual way for Amazon workers: They organized to complain. Now, tied together by a close cultural connection and empowered by a tight labor market, they appear to be [the first known group in the United States]( to get Amazon management to negotiate. - Trump wanted to order Justice Department to prosecute Comey, Clinton: An encounter between President Donald Trump and White House counsel Don McGahn last spring was one of the most blatant examples yet of how [the president views the typically independent Justice Department]( as a tool to be wielded against his political enemies. It took on additional significance in recent weeks when McGahn left the White House and Trump appointed a relatively inexperienced political loyalist, Matthew Whitaker, as the acting attorney general. Trump has provided the special counsel with [written answers to questions about his knowledge of Russian interference]( in the 2016 election, his lawyers said Tuesday, avoiding at least for now a potentially risky sit-down with prosecutors. It's the first time he has directly cooperated with the long investigation. - Chief Justice Roberts criticizes Trump for "Obama judge" comment: Chief Justice John Roberts is pushing back against President Donald Trump's description of a judge who ruled against Trump's new migrant asylum policy as an "Obama judge." It's the first time that the leader of the federal judiciary [has offered even a hint of criticism of Trump](, who has previously blasted federal judges who ruled against him. - An anxious nation quickly reworks its Thanksgiving salad offerings after E. coli alert: Grocery stores and restaurants across Minnesota were [scrambling to pull romaine lettuce from their shelves and menus]( Tuesday after federal health officials warned that the popular greens have been linked to a new national food illness outbreak. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 32 people in 11 states have been sickened by a dangerous type of E. coli linked to romaine. The outbreak has hospitalized 13 people, including one who developed kidney failure. No cases have been reported in Minnesota. - Dry ice truck leaking nitrogen after driver dies in Anoka County: [The driver of a dry ice truck was found dead]( in the back of the vehicle in the north metro outside a McDonald’s after nitrogen began leaking, authorities said. - Dayton plans to return to St. Paul for Thanksgiving after hospital stay: Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday [he has plans to celebrate Thanksgiving in St. Paul]( after a monthlong Mayo Clinic stay following post-surgery damage to his lungs.  Watch this Please don't attempt to grind the rail on those electric scooters: This guy gave it a try and [boy, did it look painful.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Sex industry workers take issue with Minnesota bakery's sold-out "twerkey" cake: The bakery that’s famous for its “unicorn poop” cupcakes is pushing the envelope again, just in time for the holidays. And a group of sex industry workers [feels they went too far.]( - Former KARE 11 reporter is creative force behind new "Wreck-It Ralph" movie: It was while working as a reporter for KARE 11 that Minneapolis native Phil Johnston realized that [he was on the wrong side of the camera.]( - It may be harder to find the perfect Christmas tree this year: A tight supply means [some shoppers will be paying more and searching longer]( for that perfect Christmas tree this holiday season. But there's no need for panic buying on Black Friday as industry experts say consumers will end up with something to decorate this holiday season.  Sports roundup - Wolves' defense improves dramatically since Butler trade: The sample size is admittedly small, but [the Wolves have been a top-five defensive team]( in the games since Butler's departure. - Can the Vikings keep up with the NFL's fearless offenses: Monday night’s 14-touchdown, 1,001-yard, 105-point instant NFL classic was a cross-generational pre-Thanksgiving feast that fed the new-school crowd at the kids table and the grumpy, old-school recliner guys who want some proof that defense has a future in an over-officiated league. Can the Vikings [keep pace with this futuristic style of play?]( - Twins add three players to 40-man roster: In all, [the Twins have 38 players on their 40-man roster](, which gives them flexibility to add a player through a trade, free agency or the Rule 5 draft scheduled for Dec. 12.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “That independent judiciary is something we should all be thankful for.” -- [Chief Justice John Roberts](, delivering a rare rebuke to President Donald Trump's comment about an "Obama judge" who ruled against his migrant asylum policy.  Worth a click You snooze, you may lose (your health insurance): Millions of sleep apnea patients rely on CPAP breathing machines to get a good night’s rest. Health insurers use a variety of tactics, including surveillance, to make patients bear the costs. Experts say it’s part of [the insurance industry playbook of shifting the costs]( of widely used therapies, devices and tests to unsuspecting patients, Pro Publica reports.  From the archives Nov. 21, 1989: St. Paul City Council Member Bill Wilson is mobbed by the news media after the city's Canvass Board declared him the winner of his re-election race by just two votes. (Photo: Regene Radniecki/Star Tribune)  Happy Thanksgiving! Talkers will be taking the rest of the week off, but will return Monday. Enjoy the holiday! 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.](