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Pie-lovers across the state — and the country — are sounding off on [a wacky list of Thanksgiving "favorites."]( - Minnesota groups report errors in federal Medicare website: Counselors who help seniors consider Medicare insurance options say they’ve found [a troubling number of inaccuracies]( on a federal government website for making health plan choices. - Minneapolis halts battery collection amid fire concerns: Minneapolis residents can no longer dispose of batteries in bags atop their recycling carts, due to growing [concerns about rechargeable batteries starting fires.]( - Duluth, other cities must decide whether to join massive opioid lawsuit: [A deadline is approaching for Duluth]( and other local governments across the country to make a decision: How should they fight to get pharmaceutical companies — which they blame for creating an epidemic by flooding the market with prescription pills — to pay for it? - Bremer Financial lawsuit accuses foundation directors of disloyalty: The board of Bremer Financial has [filed a lawsuit accusing the three trustees]( of the Otto Bremer Trust, the foundation that owns most of Bremer Financial's stock, of engaging in a "disloyal scheme" to seize control of the St. Paul-based banking company and enrich themselves through its sale, a transaction that some have estimated could gross $2 billion. - Ukraine pressure was at Trump's "express direction," ambassador testifies: Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators Wednesday that he worked with Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine at the "express direction" of President Donald Trump and [pushed a "quid pro quo" with Kyiv]( because it was what Trump wanted. - 7 key questions heading into tonight's Democratic debate: No longer is there a clear front-runner. The fight for African American voters is raging. And there are growing concerns that impeachment may become a distraction from the primary. [Those issues and more will play out]( Wednesday night when the Democratic Party’s top 10 face off in Atlanta just 75 days before primary voting begins. - Twin Cities memory care resident suffered fatal fall while staffer was asleep, report finds: An elderly resident at a Minnetonka memory care facility [suffered a fatal fall]( while a newly hired staff member responsible for the woman was asleep nearby, according to a state Health Department investigation. - One injured after car struck by gunfire crashes into tree in Robbinsdale: A moving car struck by late-night gunfire Tuesday on a residential street in Robbinsdale crashed into a tree, [leaving one of two women in the vehicle injured]( from the impact, authorities said. - Target flying high as it soars past expectations going into holidays: Target’s shares jumped more than 15% Wednesday morning after the Minneapolis-based retailer [reported much stronger sales and profits]( than expected heading into the holiday shopping season.  Watch this What a devastating car wreck looks like in super-slow motion: Crash-test footage from vehicle testing company DEKRA reinforces why [you should slow down and drive defensively](. This crash took place at 46 MPH.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Oprah Winfrey, Tina Fey coming to St. Paul in January: "Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus" tour will feature [a one-on-one interview with "Saturday Night Live" veteran Tina Fey]( on stage Jan. 11 at the Xcel Energy Center. In addition, Emmy-winning choreographer Julianne Hough will be on hand to lead a "dance class." - New Wuollet Bakery owner eyes younger audience: The Wuollet family [recently sold the 75-year-old Twin Cities bakery chain]( to Eric Shogren, a Minneapolis native with experience running bakeries in Russia. - Minnesotans have some bragging rights in today's Grammy nominations: Even if Lizzo doesn't count as a local, J.S. Ondara, the Okee Dokee Brothers, Big Thief and [some of Bon Iver's cohorts do.](  Sports roundup - Wolves unveil latest "City Edition" special jerseys: The Timberwolves on Wednesday morning unveiled this year's version of their "City Edition" special jerseys — [a clean blue look with "MSP" on the front]( in a nod to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. - Will Stefanski's good reputation lead to a head coaching job? The Vikings are playing better offensively now than they were two years ago when the Giants swooped in and ran off with Pat Shurmur the morning after the magic and miracles ended one step shy of Super Bowl LIII. So might we expect another downtrodden franchise to [pounce upon another Vikings offensive coordinator?]( - At 92, Bud Grant still hits his mark: Former Vikings head coach Bud Grant proved his hunting chops haven't wavered. And as this week's deer hunting photos show [there was plenty of success afield.](  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “Thank God, no one is accusing us of interfering in the U.S. elections anymore. Now they’re accusing Ukraine.” -- [Russian President Vladimir Putin](, saying he was pleased that the “political battles” in Washington had overtaken the allegations that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, which are supported by the U.S. intelligence agencies.  Worth a click The wild story behind a $13M NBA heist: ESPN reveals [how an NBA executive swindled the Sacramento Kings]( for millions.  From the archives Nov. 20, 1935: Gophers equipment manager Oscar Munson shows off the Little Brown Jug days after the University of Minnesota trounced Michigan 40-0 on its way to a second consecutive undefeated season and national championship. 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