"48 Hours" promises new information in disappearance of Iowa anchorwoman

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - "48 Hours" promises new information in disappearance of Iowa anchorwoman: The TV show “48 Hours” promises to reveal “new information” Saturday in [the unsolved case of Iowa anchorwoman Jodi Huisentruit](, who disappeared 23 years ago. The 27-year-old Minnesota native vanished while heading to work one morning in June 1995, leaving behind evidence of a struggle in her apartment parking lot but few clues as to who assaulted her. - Gov.-elect Walz skips meeting with Trump: [Gov.-elect Tim Walz declined an invitation]( to join a bipartisan group of new governors in a meeting with President Donald Trump on Thursday. The six-term Democratic congressman stayed back in Minnesota this week to meet with transition staff and advisers, even as his counterparts from South Dakota, Wisconsin and other Midwestern states visited the White House. - Minneapolis homeless camp start to empty amid outreach effort: One of the largest and most visible homeless settlements in Minnesota history is rapidly becoming a shadow of its former self, with [fewer than 70 people still living in a camp]( that was once home to several hundred. - Cohen claims Trump new hush money payments were wrong: Shaken and facing a prison term, President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer said Friday that [Trump directed him to buy the silence of two women]( during the 2016 campaign because he was concerned their stories of alleged affairs with him "would affect the election." He says Trump knew the payments were wrong. - 7-year-old migrant girl held at U.S. border dies in custody: The death comes as increasing numbers of children and families are making the dangerous trek north from Central America and as immigration officials are being [increasingly criticized for their treatment of migrants]( who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border. Homeland Security's watchdog will review what happened in the girl's case, federal officials said. - Facebook says bug may have exposed user photos to developers: Facebook says a software bug may have [exposed a broader set of photos to app developers]( than users had granted permission for. - Former St. Paul City Council candidate charged for allegedly posting nude photo of estranged wife: The former St. Paul City Council candidate whose erratic behavior landed him in jail several time this year was charged Wednesday with allegedly [posting a nude photo of his estranged wife online](. David Martinez, 39, was charged in Ramsey County District Court with one felony count of nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images. - First Avenue, Electric Fetus named best in U.S. again by Rolling Stone: Minneapolis’ two oldest rock ‘n’ roll institutions have made Rolling Stone’s latest lists of [the best rock venues and record stores in the country.]( - Minnesota's first indoor skydiving center opening near Ridgedale: It's the real thing -- not a simulation, according to iFly. But it's indoors and flyers [don't have to worry about their chute not opening.](  Hey, listen to this What if "Space Oddity" was a Christmas song? The Chicago-based jam band Umphrey's McGee reimagines David Bowie's seminal tragicosmic ballad as "Santa Oddity," about St. Nick's one-night trip around the world (with a nod to the Marshall Tucker Band thrown in for good measure). It actually works very well! You can [listen to it on Spotify]( or [Apple Music](. Non-subscribers can hear a preview at either link.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Despite corny catastrophe, St. Paul "Top Chef" contestant stands out again: Minnesota’s own Justin Sutherland, chef at St. Paul’s Handsome Hog and Stillwater’s Pearl and the Thief, was feeling the heat on the second episode of “Top Chef” last night. Things may have worked out in the end, but [don’t even get him started on the roasted corn.]( - Surly brews up boozy pies for the holidays: Surly Brewing Co. is selling three pies through the end of the year, and [each makes beer a primary ingredient.]( - The Twin Cities' 5 best burgers of the year: Rick Nelson revisited all 31 Burger Friday installments from 2018, and [selected five that rise to the top.](  Sports roundup - U'S Board of Regents approves Gophers coach P.J. Fleck's contract extension: The University of Minnesota Board of Regents formally approved a one-year contract extension for football coach P.J. Fleck during its meeting Friday morning. [The extension runs through the 2023 season.]( - Every Vikings playoff scenario you need for the rest of the season: Long story short — the Vikings [really need to win Sunday.]( - After second straight blowout victory, Wild's Boudreau has a big decision: The options are clear, [but the choice isn’t.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “The pumpkin pie has a mousse-y texture to it because of the beer. It adds an extra oomph.” -- [Surly Brewing pastry chef Joanna Biessener](, on pies the brewery is selling for the holidays with beer as a main ingredient.  Worth a click Teens get more sleep, show improved grades with later school start time: [A new study from the University of Washington]( found that when two Seattle-area high schools shifted their schedules to start the day later, students showed signs of improvement in grades and attendance.  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 New York tabloid newspaper named Duluth one of the 10 best Christmas towns in the nation? Good luck!  From the archives Dec. 14, 1954: Hard Boiled Haggerty, a 253-pound former NFL defensive tackle who played for the Lions and Packers, taunts his opponent, Sir Alan Garfield of London, whom Haggerty had just thrown out of the ring. The free-for-all match at the Minneapolis Auditorium was declared no contest. (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.](