Plus: Trump says he took the 5th in N.Y. civil investigation
͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - What you need to know about Tuesday's primary election results in Minnesota: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar [narrowly defeated Don Samuels]( in the 5th District DFL race. Republican Brad Finstad [will become Minnesota's newest member of Congress]( in the First District, but will have to defend the seat in November. [Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. Scott Jensen easily won]( their respective races. [Jim Schultz prevailed over Doug Wardlow]( in the GOP primary for state attorney general. [Republican 2020 election skeptic Kim Crockett will challenge]( DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon in the fall. [Dawanna Witt and Mary Moriarty were the top vote-getters]( in the primaries for Hennepin County sheriff and attorney, respectively. Two Harbors [recalled its embattled mayor]( after a contentious campaign. [Voters rejected a $463M bond measure]( in the South Washington County school district. [Full election results here.](
- Trump says he took the Fifth in New York civil investigation: Donald Trump invoked the Fifth Amendment and wouldn't answer questions under oath in the New York attorney general's long-running civil investigation into his business dealings, the former president said in a statement Wednesday. [Read more.](
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- Faulty water heater installation blamed for house explosion that killed Hopkins couple: Officials with the State Fire Marshal's Office and the Hopkins Fire Department "learned that the residence's water heater was recently replaced, and a gas line was not reattached following the installation," a statement from the Fire Department read. "This allowed gas to leak into the residence and eventually ignite." [Read more.](
- Nebraska woman charged with helping daughter have abortion: A Nebraska woman has been charged with helping her teenage daughter end her pregnancy at about 24 weeks after investigators obtained Facebook messages in which the two discussed using medication to induce an abortion and plans to burn the fetus afterward. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS After getting beaned, Little Leaguer goes to mound â to console distressed pitcher: A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in [a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game]( Tuesday in Waco, Texas. *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING You don't need beef to make a great burger. Here are 3 to try. If you look up the word "burger," you'll find a variety of definitions. They all seem to boil down to a dish made with a patty of beef, or some other savory ingredient, that's cooked and served inside a split bun or roll with various condiments. Let's focus on the "some other savory ingredient" variety of burgers. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Baldelli fined for outburst, says it was "absolutely the right thing to do": Twins manager Rocco Baldelli spoke with MLB officials about Sunday's replay decision and still isn't satisfied by the explanation. His fine was announced late Tuesday, but he did not receive a suspension. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Hunting for voter fraud, conspiracy theorists organize "stakeouts" of ballot drop boxes: "Supporters have compared the events to harmless neighborhood watches or tailgate parties fueled by pizza and beer. But some online commenters discussed bringing AR-15s and other firearms, and have voiced their desire to make citizens' arrests and log license plates. That has set off concerns among election officials and law enforcement that what supporters describe as legal patriotic oversight could easily slip into illegal voter intimidation, privacy violations, electioneering or confrontations," the New York Times reports. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Aug. 10, 2018: Minnesota Orchestra horn player Michael Gast warms up under a large organ at City Hall in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: Leila Navidi/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
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