Police capture suspect in New York-area bombings after shootout

To view this email as a web page, [click here] [Star Tribune] Talkers Top stories - Police capture suspect in New York-area bombings after shootout: An Afghan immigrant wanted for questioning in the bombings that rocked a New York City neighborhood and a New Jersey shore town [was taken into custody Monday after a shootout with police] in New Jersey, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. New York-based website DNAinfo reports that [a pair of thieves may have inadvertently helped disable one of the bombs] found in Chelsea. - St. Cloud mall attack probed as terrorism: In a few bloody minutes, [a man rampaged through a St. Cloud shopping mall] Saturday evening, stabbing nine people before being fatally [shot by an off-duty police officer]. The violence is being investigated as terrorism, federal authorities said. [President Obama called Gov. Mark Dayton] Monday morning to express concern about the attack and offer federal assistance. - Voters trust Clinton more on issues, Minnesota Poll finds: Minnesota voters believe Democrat Hillary Clinton would do a better job of improving the economy, handling foreign policy and tackling terrorism than Republican Donald Trump, [according a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.] - Tickets to Prince tribute concert sell out much too fast: Tickets for the Oct. 13 concert in St. Paul went on sale at 10 a.m. Monday and [they were gone in an instant], and angry fans took to social media to express their outrage. In other Prince news, [the Minnesota Orchestra performed "Purple Rain" at halftime] during last night's Vikings-Packers game at U.S. Bank Stadium. - Is it becoming more dangerous to be a Minnesota cop? Angry public protests over police killings of black men and this year’s ambush attacks of police in Baton Rouge and Dallas have provoked feelings that law enforcement is under siege. However, [being a police officer in Minnesota is actually safer now than it was in the 1980s], though the situation may have worsened again in recent years, according to a Star Tribune analysis of law enforcement data. - Christie knew about bridge lane closings at the time, prosecutors say: "Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey knew that his close associates were involved in a plan to shut down lanes leading to the George Washington Bridge as it was happening and that the closings were intended to punish a local mayor for declining to support him, prosecutors said on Monday. It was the first time Mr. Christie, a Republican, has been accused of knowing about the scheme as it unfolded," [the New York Times reports.] - College student from Twin Cities found dead in Iowa river: [Law enforcement recovered the body of Bjorn Norderhaug] on Sunday morning from the Upper Iowa River near Decorah, home of Luther College, school and law enforcement officials said. - Amtrak getting a lot more bike-friendly: [Amtrak will allow passengers to bring their two-wheelers on board trains] on the Empire Builder line, which runs from the Twin Cities east to Milwaukee and Chicago and west to Seattle and Portland. - Three hospitalized after medical helicopter crashes: [Three people remain hospitalized] as federal agencies investigate the cause of the helicopter crash that injured them, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. - The Minnesota roots of Wells Fargo's dummy accounts fiasco: The strategy and culture of a bank that had to fire 5,300 employees in recent years for secretly creating at least a couple of million accounts in their customers’ names, leading to $185 million in fines, all of that was created here, [by Minnesotans working just down the street.] Watch this In case you were wondering what Corey Feldman has been up to lately: The former child actor, who you may remember from such films as "Goonies" and "Stand By Me," appeared on NBC's "Today" Friday to deliver a bizarre musical performance in which [he seemed to be trying to channel Michael Jackson's dance moves], with varying degrees of success. Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com]. Trending - Red Hot Chili Peppers coming to Minneapolis: The funk-rock band [will appear at Target Center on Jan. 21], promoters announced Monday. - Louie Anderson wins his first Emmy: [The Minnesota native beat the odds Sunday night] by opening the 68th annual Emmy Awards with a win for best supporting actor in a comedy, the capper on Hollywood’s biggest comeback of the year. A night that was full of surprises proves that [the Emmys are better than the Oscars], writes Neal Justin. [You can see the full list of winners here.] - Heroic "very sexually active" tortoise saves his species from extinction: "Fifty years ago, there were 14 members of Chelonoidis hoodensis, in Española, an island of the Galapagos Islands — 12 females and two males. They did not even need the other guy. Since 1976, Diego has fathered more than 800 young — 2 of every 5 hooded tortoises in existence, according to genetic testing," [the Washington Post reports.] - Local Jimmy Buffett fans can soon visit Margaritaville without leaving Minnesota: In time for lunch Tuesday, various frozen concoctions and other drinks and food will be served following [the grand opening of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville], a 315-seat restaurant located on the third level of the Mall of America. Sports roundup - Vikings christen new stadium with a win: U.S. Bank Stadium sparkled with the Minneapolis skyline peeking through the large glass windows, and cheers were nearly deafening when quarterback Sam Bradford completed his first touchdown pass with the Vikings. Bradford later threw another one as he outdueled Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers while [leading the Vikings to a 17-14 victory.] The Vikings look like they have [a budding star in Stefon Diggs], who caught nine passes for 182 receiving yards last night, writes Matt Vensel. - Why did Adrian Peterson limp through a U.S. Bank Stadium bar? It was a little jarring Sunday night to see the Vikings' star running back — who was being supported by two men and wasn’t putting weight on his injured right knee — [hobbling through the Delta Club in the middle of the game] as NBC cameras followed his journey. - Bloomington angler wins Lake Mille Lacs Bassmaster tournament: Seth Feider, the only Minnesotan fishing among the world’s best bass anglers and a late qualifier for the Bassmaster Toyota Angler of the Year Championship at Mille Lacs, [dominated start to finish and won the tournament Sunday.] Quote of the day “I have not always been a good man but I play one hell of a woman.” -- Louie Anderson, on his Emmy win for his role on FX's comedy series, "Baskets." Worth a click Bill Murray tended bar at his son's Brooklyn restaurant this weekend: "A mixologist simply knows how to mix drinks. A bartender knows how to run a bar: interact with guests, have fun, have conversations with them. Bill is a bartender," 21 Greenpoint bar director Sean Patrick McClure [told the New York Times about the veteran actor's performance.] From the archives Sept. 19, 1960: About 4,000 mallard ducks, a dozen Canada geese and six white swans gather at Sunset Lake to feed on corn twice a day, as well as whatever else they can scrounge. (Photo: Donald Black/Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook] [twitter] [google+] [pinterest] [instagram] [tumblr] [Sign up for more newsletters] • [Subscribe to Star Tribune] • [Privacy Policy] • [Unsubscribe] This email was sent by: StarTribune, 650 3rd Ave S, Suite #1300, Minneapolis, MN, 55488 © 2015 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.]