Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand: Costello was [found dead in his hotel room in Auckland]( on Sunday, days after joining the Auckland Tuatara. He was 23. - As electric vehicle use grows, charging stations lag outside metro: [Boosting the num­ber of low-e­mis­sion vehi­cles]( in Minnesota is an “ex­er­cise in fu­til­i­ty” with­out build­ing the ne­ces­sary in­fra­struc­ture to charge them, ac­cord­ing to a recent MnDOT re­port plotting the “Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation” in the state. - Trump pulls back from flavored vaping ban amid backlash: It was the latest example of the chaotic way policy is made — and sometimes unmade — in a White House where [the ultimate decider often switches gears]( after making a controversial vow, whether on combating gun violence, pulling troops from Syria or promising to deliver an Obamacare replacement plan. - Trump undergoes unscheduled exam at Walter Reed: President Donald Trump [spent more than two hours at Walter Reed National Medical Center]( on Saturday for what the White House said were medical tests as part of his annual physical. The appointment wasn't on Trump's weekend public schedule, as his previous physicals were, and his last physical was in February. - More than 800 homeless Minnesota vets find stability with housing vouchers: While the VASH voucher program has helped more than 800 Minnesota veterans find housing, [recruiting landlords has been a tough process.]( - 3 killed in shooting at Oklahoma Walmart: [At least three people have been shot and killed]( at a Walmart store in Oklahoma, according to local media citing the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. - 31-year sentence for fatal gang shooting at Hmong fest in St. Paul: A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 31 years in prison for [a fatal shooting at a crowded festival]( in St. Paul’s Como Park that appeared linked to a gang rivalry. - Costly water contamination has Bemidji looking for solutions: The PFAS chemicals that have plagued east-metro communities are also in [firefighting foams used in several cities]( throughout Minnesota. - Couple chases suspect in fatal shooting near Stone Arch Bridge: Asked if he thought the public should step in like the couple did, Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder said [he doesn’t want to see a bad situation get worse.](  Watch this Here's the Guinness World Record for highest standing jump: Chris Spell, a former college football player at SUNY-Buffalo, [jumped 64 inches vertically]( to set a new world record back in July.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Ford Mustang SUV starts blitz of new electric vehicles: The “Mustang Mach E,” which will go 230 miles to more 300 miles per charge depending on how it’s equipped, [was unveiled Sunday night]( ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show press days. - Secrets to surviving MSP Airport during the busy travel season: Thanksgiving will be busy at airports across the country, including Minneapolis-St. Paul International. If you're flying out — or picking up guests — [these tips could help.]( - Time-capsule home from 1800s is older than Minnesota's statehood: [This iconic Victorian-era house]( in Carver has been featured in calendars, on holiday tours and even an HGTV show, "If Walls Could Talk."  Sports roundup - Vikings show they can win without their running game: The Vikings, who had just 37 yards on 18 attempts on Sunday, became just the fifth team in the NFL this season to [win without rushing for 40 yards in a game.]( - Gophers will decide direction of season in next two weeks: The Gophers can get back to winning, or they can let the Iowa loss [mess with their season goals.]( - North Dakota hockey player crushes wings, races to arena on short notice and wins game: As a plot line, Josh Rieger’s Saturday night adventure for the University of North Dakota would [belong more in an Adam Sandler movie]( than in any serious hockey film.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “I’m going to have to see if they deliver.” -- [North Dakota junior defenseman Josh Rieger](, on whether he would start polishing off a pound of chicken wings before every game.  Worth a click The accidental invention of Play-Doh: The much-loved children’s toy was a desperate spinoff of a putty used to clean soot off of wallpaper, [Smithsonian Magazine reports.](  Trivia winner Congratulations to Steve Belden! Steve was randomly selected from among the readers who correctly answered that Minnesota State College Southeast is offering a degree in bicycle design and fabrication. He wins a Star Tribune travel mug. Be sure to read Talkers Friday for another trivia question!  From the archives Nov. 18, 1994: After waste went through an initial sorting to remove dangerous material, Raul Eguia supervised the tipping floor as a crane drops waste into a new shredder at the Ramsey/Washington County Resource Recovery Plant in Newport. The material would be converted into Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) for Northern States Power's Red Wing and Mankato plants. (Photo: Charles Bjorgen/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.](