Key takeaways from Mueller report; Noor's ex-partner testifies; Fox 9's Passolt retiring

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Evening Update Good evening. We waited for it nearly two years. [Today, special counsel Robert Mueller's report made for riveting reading.]( In its bottom line, it tracked with Attorney General William Barr's assertion that there was no collusion with Russia in the 2016 election. But it also added new detail about President Trump's attempts to thwart the investigation — and the aides who defied his orders to do so. -- When Trump was told of the appointment of the special counsel in May 2017, he slumped back in his chair and declared: “Oh my God. This is terrible. This is the end of my presidency.” Then he swore. -- The next month, Trump directed White House counsel Don McGahn to call Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who oversaw the probe, and say that Mueller must be ousted because he had conflicts of interest. McGahn refused, deciding he would rather resign. -- Mueller deemed Trump's written answers to be inadequate but decided against a subpoena after weighing the likelihood of a long legal battle. -- The report laid out some of Mueller's reasoning for drawing no conclusion on the question of obstruction: He would have exonerated Trump if he could, but he wasn't able to do that given the evidence he uncovered. [Read the redacted report.]( Here are [the key takeaways.]( "A good day": [Trump claims victory.]( The [10 instances of possible obstruction]( of justice identified in the report.  [Noor's former partner testifies that he feared for his life]( [Officer Matthew Harrity testified today that he was frightened when Justine Ruszczyk Damond suddenly appeared outside his police squad car.]( [News anchor Jeff Passolt retiring from Fox 9 after 23 years]( [His last day on the air will be May 5. He started in Twin Cities TV with KARE 11 in 1982.]( [U researcher identifies virus as cause of paralysis in Minn. children]( [The virus was found in the spinal fluid of one of six children who had acute flaccid myelitis.]( [Gophers cut some hockey, basketball season ticket prices]( [They took steps to address their cheapest season tickets, but their more expensive season ticket packages will be similar in price.]( [Minneapolis to ban 'warrior' training for police, Frey says]( [The mayor said Minneapolis will be the first U.S. city to eliminate “fear-based training.”]( [Frustrated Anoka-Hennepin parents rally for Ramsey teachers]( [The elementary school has battled student behavioral problems this school year.]( [Twins fall to Toronto as Pineda gets knocked out in five-run 4th]( [The Blue Jays won their third game of the four-game series at Target Field in front of another sparse crowd.]( [For sale: 'Grumpy Old Men' house in St. Paul is a nostalgic 'time capsule']( [The home had a starring role in the 1993 film comedy and its sequel.]( Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]([twitter]([pinterest]([instagram]( [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 © 2019 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](