Stormwater flooding "saga" in Edina has 91-year-old homeowner suing the city

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Stormwater flooding "saga" in Edina has 91-year-old homeowner suing the city: Longtime Edina resident Robert Tengdin's legal fight with the city over stormwater flooding his beloved tennis court [has spilled into the community newspaper](, with the two sides arguing their opposing views. - Walz promises more COVID testing, vaccine incentives: Gov. Tim Walz says his administration will soon announce expanded COVID-19 testing options and [launch new incentives to get teenagers vaccinated.]( - Suspected Hwy. 169 shooter now charged with first-degree murder: A grand jury has indicted the suspected Hwy. 169 road rage shooter on first-degree murder charges in connection with the killing of a motorist in Plymouth this summer, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office said Friday. The new count against Jamal L. Smith, 33, [calls for a mandatory life sentence without parole]( if convicted of the death in July of 56-year-old Jay Boughton, of Crystal. - Struggling accident victims gain powerful advocates in guardians: In the[conclusion of the Star Tribune's investigation into a largely unregulated niche of the financial industry](, we travel to a state where accident victims feel less pressure to sell settlement payments. Here in Minnesota, judges routinely approve the sale of payouts — sometimes for pennies on the dollar. In one New Mexico county, court-appointed guardians help people with children or who suffer from cognitive injuries weigh whether to make these potentially life-changing decisions. The result — Albuquerque judges approve far fewer sales than in Minnesota, and victims end up with better deals. - Minnesota National Guard to assist with long-term care staffing shortage: The Minnesota National Guard [will assist long-term care facilities that are short staffed](, under a plan announced Friday by Gov. Tim Walz. The state also will expand an emergency staffing pool that nursing homes and assisted living facilities can use when they have COVID-19 outbreaks, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services will free up capacity at its facilities. - Gunfire in 3 locations in Minneapolis leaves 6 wounded: Gunfire at three locations in Minneapolis within 40 minutes Thursday night has left six people wounded, authorities said Friday. Conditions of the victims were not disclosed Friday, and [no arrests had been announced.]( - Nikolas Cruz to plead guilty to Parkland school massacre, attorneys say: The gunman who killed 14 students and three staff members at a Parkland, Florida, high school [will plead guilty to their murders](, his attorneys said Friday, bringing some closure to a South Florida community more than three years after an attack that sparked a nationwide movement for gun control. - Bill Clinton in hospital for non-COVID infection: Former President Bill Clinton [was admitted to a Southern California hospital with an infection]( but is "on the mend," his spokesman said. - British lawmaker stabbed to death while meeting with constituents: A long-serving member of Parliament was [stabbed to death Friday during a meeting with constituents]( at a church in England, an attack that united Britain's fractious politicians in shock and sorrow. A 25-year-old man was arrested at the scene. - Best Buy, Target will offer early holiday sales, close on Thanksgiving: As supply chain worries have consumers shopping earlier for the holidays, retailers including Best Buy [are planning early sales like last year](. Many retail analysts are predicting that popular items might sell out by next month because of supply chain bottlenecks that have national retailers like Target chartering their own cargo ships and finding other creative solutions. HEY, LOOK AT THIS These are the winning images from National Geographic's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition: An underwater elephant, a whole lot of spiders and a rare image of mating groupers are among [the standouts from this year's contest.]( Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. TRENDING - The lion that once roamed the grounds of an Up North cabin: The owner of a cabin on the North Shore recalls the dwelling's early days when [an African lion was part of the scene]( and met a sad end. - The 5 best things our food writers ate this week: From wet tacos to baked stuffed lobster, [here's a rundown of the greatest hits]( from their dining diaries over the last seven days. - What is the most haunted place in Minnesota? Ghost hunters believe many locations across the state are [hotspots for paranormal activity.]( SPORTS ROUNDUP - Wild's Guerin doesn't care about your feelings (and that's good): The 2021-22 Wild team will be younger than its recent predecessors and general manager Bill Guerin is betting on it being better, [writes Jim Souhan.]( - Postseason displaying another obstacle for Twins — money wins: If you are inclined to point out teams that occasionally outperform their payroll and succeed despite that inequity, [you are doing it wrong.]( - Gophers-St. Cloud State hockey series filled with brotherly bashing: The Brodzinskis (Bryce and Easton) and Perbixes (Jack and Nick) [face off against each other this weekend]( in the series between two of the nation's top five men's hockey teams. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. WORTH A CLICK Why is everyone quitting, and how do I know whether it's time to leave my job? The Washington Post runs down [what you need to know about the "Great Resignation"]( — and what to consider before joining in. TALKERS TRIVIA Want to win a $15 gift card of your choice? It's Friday, so that means it's time for another trivia question. The correct answer to this question can be found in a story that appeared in Talkers this week. We can't prevent you from simply Googling the answer, so Googling is encouraged! E-mail your answer to talkers@startribune.com by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. A winner will be selected at random from the correct responses. That lucky reader will receive a $15 card of their choice from one of several retailers — Best Buy, Target, Holiday or Menards — as well as a shout-out in Monday's newsletter. Here is this week's question: A federal task force is updating its guidance for taking which drug to prevent a heart attack or stroke? Good luck! 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