As Franken attempts a comeback, another woman accuses him of groping

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - As Franken attempts a comeback, another woman accuses him of groping: A former Capitol Hill staffer has brought forward a new allegation of improper behavior by former U.S. Sen. Al Franken, telling New York magazine that [the Minnesota Democrat touched her inappropriately in 2006](, two years before he was elected. - Man fatally shot "at very close range" in St. Paul, charges say: A 19-year-old St. Paul gang member forced a rival to the ground, stood over the man and [fatally shot him "at very close range"]( while he was on his back during a late-night street clash early this month, according to prosecutors. - In Duluth-Superior, small-town cops face a formidable foe in Mexican cartels: It's a battle against heroin, meth and pills [deluging the North Shore.]( - Trump accuses Democratic congressman of "treason," warns of civil war: President Donald Trump on Monday was thundering through a new round of counter-punches against his opponents by hammering home the suggestion that they should be arrested and charged with treason and could launch a civil war — [or a combination of those](. His top foes were the whistleblower whose complaint launched the House's impeachment investigation and the congressman leading it, Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff. Meanwhile, Trump's allies are struggling over how he should manage the starkest threat to his presidency. The jockeying broke into the open Sunday on the talk show circuit, with a parade of [Republicans erupting into a surge of second-guessing.]( Trump was repeatedly warned by his own staff that the conspiracy theory he and his lawyer were pursuing suggesting Ukraine, rather than Russia, was responsible for 2016 election meddling was [“completely debunked” long before the president pressed Ukraine]( this summer to investigate his Democratic rivals, a former top adviser said Sunday. - Saudi crown prince takes "full responsibility" for journalist's murder: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a television interview that he takes "full responsibility" for the grisly killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but [he denied allegations that he ordered it.]( - Developers, north metro cities breathe new life into County Road 10: In its midcentury heyday, County Road 10 was a bustling strip of motels, family amusements and mom-and-pop storefronts stretching across the Twin Cities’ northern suburbs. But businesses along the roadway faltered as traffic moved to nearby Hwy. 10 over the decades. [Now the faded thoroughfare is beginning to make a comeback]( as developments pop up nearby with apartments, a grocery store and more than 100 new single-family homes, plus the possibility of a new hotel. - WeWork withdraws its stock market IPO filing: WeWork says it is withdrawing its initial public offering less than a week after [its controversial CEO stepped aside]( from the troubled company. - Minnesota's school nurses face growing workloads and complex demands: Today's school nurses are dealing with a soaring number of kids with severe allergies and asthma, diabetes, complex needs like heart defects and feeding tubes, and mental health concerns. In many districts, nurses are responsible for thousands of students -- and many Minnesota schools and districts [lack any licensed school nurse at all.](  Watch this The time Amy Klobuchar accidentally killed a duck: [Playing mini-golf](, no less, according to the Minnesota senator and Democratic presidential candidate.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - 5 Twin Cities hotel bars for your staycation getaway: These Twin Cities spots feel like an escape — [no plane ticket necessary.]( - Minneapolis artist transforms driftwood into beautiful jewelry: Britney Hansen’s creations are optical illusions — architectural pieces that [make a bold visual statement]( while weighing not much more than a feather. - $2M "fantasy cabin" Up North hits market: The lodge-style lake home on Lower Hay Lake in the Whitefish chain [can comfortably sleep 24 people.](  Sports roundup - The Homer Hanky is back, baby! The Star Tribune announced Monday it will release [the 2019 version of its three-decades-old fan-favorite]( later this week. The Twins play their first playoff game Friday in New York against the Yankees. The series comes to Target Field on Monday, Oct. 7, for Game 3. - California defies NCAA, will let college athletes get paid: Defying the NCAA, California's governor signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday that will [let college athletes hire agents]( and make money from endorsements — a move that could upend amateur sports in the U.S. and trigger a legal challenge. - A putrid Soldier Field loss, even by Vikings standards: The problems begin, but don't end, with frazzled quarterback Kirk Cousins, now 5-27 against teams with a winning record, [writes Chip Scoggins.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “A lady told me to keep going straight. So I kept going straight.” -- [Kade Lovell](, 9, who entered a 5K race in Sartell, Minn., but accidentally won a separate 10K race after making a wrong turn.  Worth a click Cardinals beat reporter performs CPR on videographer in Busch Stadium dugout: "Before he chronicled the Cardinals’ first division title clinching since 2015, Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold helped save a man’s life Sunday at Busch Stadium," [the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports](.  Trivia winner Congratulations to Molly Davy! Molly was randomly selected from among the readers who correctly answered that the Soap Factory is the former hub of the Minneapolis arts scene that announced it is permanently closing last week. She wins a Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question!  From the archives Sept. 30, 1992: Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser spoke with the Rev. Jesse Jackson at a community meeting at Zion Baptist Church following the killing of Minneapolis police officer Jerry Haaf. At right are Spike Moss, the city's director of at-risk services, and St. Paul Police Chief William Finney. (Photo: Jerry Holt/Star Tribune) 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.](