Former Hennepin Sheriff's major takes demotion after squad car found in Wisconsin ditch

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Former Hennepin Sheriff's major takes demotion after squad car found in Wisconsin ditch: An SUV belonging to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office was [found abandoned in a ditch]( near the northwestern Wisconsin lakeside home of a former major on the force who has since taken a demotion and is now on leave. - Business leaders call for more police in downtown Minneapolis: Business leaders Wednesday [reiterated the call for more police officers]( to patrol downtown Minneapolis after a summer of high-profile robberies and assaults, and just days after a fatal shooting in the city’s theater district. [Violent crime dropped once again]( in Minnesota last year, continuing a decade­long trend that’s made the state and its metro area among the nation’s safest, according to data released by the FBI this week. - U review finds room for improvement in handing over public information: [A new report by the U’s general counsel]( says a rapid increase in the number and complexity of such requests has strained a university office that handles the release of public data, sometimes resulting in issues, such as inconsistent redactions. It did not address an incident in which a chief of staff to then-President Eric Kaler urged task force members to delete an e-mail so they would not have to release it publicly. - Despite impeachment probe, Trump urges China to investigate Bidens: Ensnarled in an impeachment investigation over his request for Ukraine to investigate a chief political rival, President Donald Trump on Thursday [called on another nation to probe former Vice President Joe Biden]( during unprompted, televised remarks to reporters outside the White House. Twitter has removed a tweet from Trump that [featured an edited Nickelback music video clip]( that took aim at former Vice President Joe Biden because of a copyright complaint. - First snow of season dusts parts of northern Minnesota: [Well, that was a nice autumn.]( - Ramsey, Washington County prosecutors want to expunge records of more low-level offenders: Ramsey County Attorney John Choi and Washington County Attorney Pete Orput will unveil their expungement program Thursday to [help some former offenders seal records]( of their old convictions and public court files. - Diabetes advocate announces run for Congress against Stauber: Quinn Nystrom, an advocate for people with diabetes, is [launching a campaign for Congress]( in the Eighth District, a northeastern Minnesota region now represented by first-term Republican Rep. Pete Stauber. - Apartment, home construction continues at hectic pace in Twin Cities: Homebuilders in the Twin Cities are on pace to have [their busiest year in more than a decade]( after a particularly strong September. - Twin Cities Marathon will take over city streets this weekend: [There won’t be any full closures of Twin Cities freeways]( this weekend, and that’s a good thing. But ...  Watch this Malaysian soldier faces down a large, angry king cobra: [Do not try this at home](, or for that matter, anywhere you may find a live king cobra.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Using movie technology, Minnesota Opera stages plugged-in "Elektra": [High-tech wizardry adds buzz]( to the seething Strauss work that opens Minnesota Opera's season. - Citing "sea change" in Uptown, Libertine closes after 5 years: Calhoun Square has lost a tenant – [and it’s a big one.]( - Hillary, Chelsea Clinton are coming to Minneapolis: [The two will be speaking about their new book](, “The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience” on October 24 at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.  Sports roundup - Diggs says "there's truth to all rumors": Stefon Diggs returned to the Vikings’ practice facility on Thursday, saying he missed Wednesday’s practice because of a cold. “There’s truth to all rumors,” said Diggs, who was said to be [disenchanted with the organization and requesting a trade.]( - Ranking the Twins' Top 10 home runs of 2019: Looking back on 2019, a Twins fan is probably more likely to remember, say, Miguel Sano's grand slam in Cleveland more than Jorge Polanco's solo shot in a 4-1 loss at Kansas City. So what were the most memorable home runs the Twins hit this year? [We make a humble attempt to rank the top 10.]( - The new 2019 Twins Homer Hanky is on sale now: If these Twins have some more home runs in them, fans will have [a Homer Hanky to wave in appreciation](. The Star Tribune is bringing back the fan favorite, born in 1987 during the team’s run to a first World Series championship, and they will available for purchase starting Thursday at Cub Foods or [you can order them online here.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “It's a very simple answer. They should investigate the Bidens.” -- [President Donald Trump](, explaining what he wanted the Ukrainian president to do after the telephone call at the center of House Democrats' impeachment inquiry, during televised remarks to reporters Thursday outside the White House. He also urged the Chinese government to investigate the Bidens.  Worth a click Welcome to the Isle of Women: "What would life be like without men? On this tiny Baltic island, it’s business as usual. But its colorful, folkloric way of life is threatened by a dwindling population," [the New York Times reports.](  From the archives Oct. 3, 1941: The main rivalry in the Pillsbury House's six-man football league for boys under 12 centered around the "Brooklyn Dodgers" and the "Chicago Bears." Here, Dick Glomsrud of the Dodgers was tackled in a muddy battle at Minneapolis' Riverside Park. (Photo: 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.](