U.S. Marine from Minnesota fatally shot at D.C. barracks

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John Jackson [did not disclose the circumstances of the shooting](, but he did say the wound “was not self-inflicted” and “no threat to local residents exists as this event transpired within the grounds” of the barracks located about a mile southeast of the U.S. Capitol. - Minneapolis landlord Stephen Frenz charged with perjury: Frenz, an embattled Minneapolis landlord stripped of his rental licenses, was [charged with perjury allegedly for falsifying an affidavit]( to defend a 2016 lawsuit, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced Wednesday morning. - Minneapolis police weighing new fitness standards: The Minneapolis Police Department is considering [switching up its physical conditioning test for new recruits]( — trading situps and pushups for 2,000 meters on a rowing machine, which officials say offers a more accurate picture of an officer’s fitness for street work. The changes could come as early as this year, officials said. - 2 brothers dead in apparent murder-suicide in White Bear Township: Two brothers [died in an apparent murder-suicide]( Tuesday afternoon in the midst of a family New Year’s holiday party in White Bear Township. - Colossal Great Seal sculpture to rise again in Minneapolis: Carved in the mid-1960s, the seal once stood tall on the exterior of the old Minneapolis Auditorium, 26 feet in diameter and purportedly weighing 20 tons. It was brought down and put into storage in 1988 when the arena was demolished to make way for the Minneapolis Convention Center. [Now the Great Seal is coming out of retirement.]( - Trump to meet Hill leaders as shutdown enters 12th day: The president "wants an agreement that reopens the government AND keeps Americans safe," the White House said on Twitter. But so far, [the administration has rejected a proposal]( from Democrats to re-open government without money to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. - Midwest manufacturing grows despite trade setbacks: Midwest manufacturing picked up the pace in December after three months of slowing but continued to experience setbacks in trade, with imports and exports both contracting for the first time in several months, [a widely watched economics report said.]( - Klobuchar "getting close to a decision" on presidential bid: In an interview with the Star Tribune, [Sen. Amy Klobuchar declined to put an exact timeline]( on when she'd reveal her plans. But she acknowledged that the likelihood of a large Democratic field vying to challenge President Donald Trump means she can't wait too long. - Annual bird count in Afton shows success stories: The Christmas Bird Count is a tradition that has been going on since 1956 in the Afton area, encompassing both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the St. Croix. The Audubon Society started the national effort in 1900 as a way to get citizens around the country to collect a census of every species that could be seen or heard on a day that would act as a counterweight to the once popular Christmas bird shoots. Locally, it serves as [a snapshot of how healthy once- or still-struggling species are]( and as a way to mark the differences through the decades of particularly tough or mild winters.  Hey, look at this The best of the absolute worst home inspection photos of 2018: It's a new year, which can mean only one thing - Reuben "The Home Inspector" Saltzman is back with his wildly popular compilation of [the funniest, weirdest and just plain dangerous home inspection photos]( of 2018.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Famed pro wrestling interviewer "Mean Gene" Okerlund dies: Okerlund, whose career as a pro wrestling interviewer blossomed from being a last-minute fill-in on Twin Cities television to [the face of the industry for decades](, has died. Nicknamed “Mean Gene” by wrestling personality and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, Okerlund’s interview roster included the biggest names in pro wrestling, among them Hulk Hogan, Bobby Heenan, Randy Savage and Ventura. - Netflix criticized for yanking "Patriot Act" episode in Saudi Arabia: American comedian Hasan Minhaj used the show's second episode, released on Oct. 28, to [lambaste Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman]( over the killing of writer Jamal Khashoggi and the Saudi-led coalition at war in Yemen. - A 5-point plan to teach girls how to own their anger: There is little difference in how boys and girls experience and express emotions, but there is substantial difference in how we respond. Girls are rewarded for being pleasant, agreeable and helpful. By preschool, children believe it is normal for boys to be angry, but not girls. [The effects of that carry into adulthood.](  Sports roundup - An early look at who's in, who's out for 2019 Vikings: After following up a trip to the NFC Championship Game by going 8-7-1 and missing the playoffs, the Vikings will have another offseason of key decisions to ensure their 2018 season was merely a hiccup. Here is [a position-by-position, player-by-player breakdown]( of the 2018 team, with beat writer Ben Goessling’s educated guesses about who stays and who goes in 2019. - Wolves are singing the back-to-back blues: The Wolves are always at or near the top of NBA teams that travel the most mileage, given their proximity to most of their Western Conference brethren. Dealing with the demands of the schedule, specifically in back-to-back situations, [hasn’t gotten easier despite the comforts of charter travel.]( - Lack of power compounds Wild's scoring problems: Amid a 4-8-1 December, the Wild racked up only 30 goals — a drop-off from the 45 it registered in 13 November games and the 35 it managed through 12 contests in October. This lack of execution, however, [isn’t a result of fewer pucks on net.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “I'm proud that I gave him a nickname that will stick with him forever.” -- [Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura](, on the moniker he gave pro wrestling interviewer "Mean Gene" Okerlund.  Worth a click He runs one college football game per year. He makes more than $1 million. "The hefty paychecks enjoyed by bowl bosses long have been viewed by economists as a sign of exploitation in a sport played by amateurs. But even among this coterie of well-paid executives, [Outback Bowl President Jim] McVay’s compensation — $1,045,000 in 2017, according to the bowl’s most recent tax filing — ranks as extreme, according to a review of bowl financial records and interviews with industry experts," [the Washington Post reports.](  From the archives Jan. 2, 1974: Anthony Lee Calistro, 18, of Apple Valley, didn't even stop drumming to brush his teeth during his effort to break the world continuous drumming record of 215 hours. Calistro, a student at Dakota County Area Vocational School, began drumming Dec. 27 and planned to stop at 2 p.m. Jan. 5. Calistro was also raising money for the American Cancer Society. 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