"Tin Man" actor charged with DWI takes a first-rate mug shot

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - "Tin Man" actor charged with DWI takes a first-rate mug shot: A man hired to portray the Tin Man in "Wizard of Oz" author L. Frank Baum's upstate New York hometown was [still in his character's makeup when his mug shot]( was taken after a drunken driving arrest. - Use of force experts expected to take stand today in Yanez trial: [Experts for both the prosecution and defense are expected to testify]( Wednesday in the trial of officer Jeronimo Yanez for the fatal shooting of Philando Castile. However, Judge William Leary III ruled that neither of the witnesses can express their views on whether Yanez is guilty or innocent. - Walker's "Scaffold" sculpture may not be burned after all: Dakota elders have [hit pause on plans to hold a ceremonial burning]( of the wood from “Scaffold,” the sculpture modeled in part on the gallows used to hang 38 Dakota men in 1862. - Trump's pick for FBI director represented Christie in "Bridgegate" case: Christopher Wray, a former senior Justice Department official who represented New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in the Bridgegate scandal, was announced Wednesday as [President Donald Trump's pick to head the FBI.]( - Trump asked intelligence chief if he could intervene in FBI's Russia probe: Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told associates in March that [Trump asked him if he could intervene with then-FBI Director James Comey]( to get the bureau to back off its focus on former national security adviser Michael Flynn in its Russia probe, according to officials. With fired Comey's highly anticipated congressional testimony just a day away, the White House and its allies are [scrambling for ways to offset potential damage.]( - St. Croix drowning victim is half-brother of man who killed 3 and himself: Police say [the Minnesota teen who drowned in a western Wisconsin river]( is the half-brother of a man who took his own life in April after fatally shooting the mother of his child, her father and her sister. - Islamic State claims responsibility for attacks in Iran: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Wednesday for [a stunning pair of attacks on Iran's parliament]( and the mausoleum of revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini that killed at least 12, the first such attack claimed by the Sunni extremist group in the Shiite-ruled nation. - Surly goes international with first foray into Canada: The brewing company started [selling three of its most popular beers]( — Furious, Hell and Todd the Axe Man — this week in the Canadian province of Manitoba. - 4 arrested in "unconscionable" armed robbery, rape in St. Paul: [St. Paul police have arrested three adults and a teenager]( in an armed robbery turned sexual assault early Tuesday that authorities are calling an “unconscionable” crime. - After 275 crashes in 3 months, MnDOT lowers speed limit in I-94 construction zone: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, westbound traffic between Hwy. 55 and I-694 will be switched over to the two lanes nearest the center concrete median. Once the traffic switch is complete and signs are posted, [the speed limit will drop to 50 miles per hour.](  Watch this Deaf singer brings down the house on "America's Got Talent": Mandy Harvey, 29, wowed the judges and the audience on Tuesday’s episode of “America’s Got Talent” when [she performed a song she wrote called “Try.”](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - 10 surprises at the newly reopened Minnesota Children's Museum: The expanded museum, officially open today, is now 35 percent larger with 10 new exhibits. [Here are some of the must-dos]( to get the most out of your museum visit. - Life Time Fitness club in Edina will be chain's nicest in Twin Cities, founder says: The Southdale location will be 120,000 square feet with [luxury hotel-like services and an expansion into medical care.]( - Enjoy Negroni Week with 10 variations on the classic cocktail at Twin Cities bars: We’ve got you covered with a host of options, [from classic varieties to slushie takes to non-alcoholic versions.](  Sports roundup - Sano takes lead in All-Star voting: Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has pulled ahead of Cleveland’s Jose Ramirez, another Dominican, by 97,912 votes, and Baltimore's Manny Machado by 118,836, [in the fan voting for the starting spot at third base]( for the American League in next month’s All-Star Game in Miami. - Anonymous NFL exec says Vikings are going "backwards": Was it someone from a rival team trying to create an early narrative that the Vikings are on the decline? Was it someone from an AFC team who has less exposure to the Vikings? Was it someone repeating a consensus opinion from talking to other executives? [Nobody knows.]( - Outside experts to review DNR's Mille Lacs walleye management: Some resort owners [question the DNR's low Mille Lacs walleye population assessment]( that has resulted in a series of restrictions on fishing the popular lake.  Quote of the day “It looked like they pulled a toddler out of my belly.” -- [New mother Christine Corbitt](, who gave birth via C-section to a 13-pound, 5-ounce baby girl named Carleigh Brooke.  Worth a click How the "Tiger Mom" convinced J.D. Vance to write "Hillbilly Elegy": As part of its series on mentorship, the Atlantic sits down with Vance and his former law professor and mentor, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" author Amy Chua, to discuss [how Chua gave him the confidence to write his bestseller](.  From the archives June 7, 1983: Rail cars are loaded with ore at the Minntac taconite mine in Mountain Iron. (Photo: Star Tribune) Connect with Star Tribune [facebook]( [twitter]( [google+]( [pinterest]( [instagram]( [tumblr]( [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 © 2017 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](