Family of ex-UMD hockey player killed during game in England mourns generous, driven young man

Plus: With Cousins injured, who could be next Vikings QB? ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers TOP STORIES - Family of ex-UMD hockey player killed during game in England mourns generous, driven young man: Adam Johnson, who was a hockey standout at Hibbing and Minnesota Duluth, died when a player's skate slashed his neck during a game in England on Saturday. [Read more.]( - A school missed a coach's sexual assault record. Then he did it again. How Minnesota schools handle employee reference and background checks are facing scrutiny in two lawsuits. [Read more.]( - Recent migrants fill a third of Hennepin County family homeless shelter system: As Ecuadorians come to the U.S. seeking asylum, the shelter system is turning people away. [Read more.]( - Vikings face season without Cousins after injury in win over Packers: The injury to Kirk Cousins' right Achilles tendon put the Vikings in a somber state after their 24-10 victory over the Packers that got them back to .500 for the season. [Read more.]( - Americans are spending $700M on Halloween costumes. For our pets. As Halloween becomes increasingly popular, consumers are including their cats and dogs in the fun. [Read more.]( HEY, LOOK AT THIS Cosplayers set world record for largest gathering of people dressed as Spider-Man in Argentina: Guinness was on hand in Buenos Aires to certify the record, and the photos from the event are just as fun as you'd imagine. [Read more.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING Twins manager Rocco Baldelli lists condo with game-changing renovation for $650K: Now that Minnesota Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli and his wife, Allie, are the parents of twins, the family has upsized. A family of five (Nino and Enzo join older sister Louisa), the Baldellis have listed their downtown Minneapolis condo in the Mill District, which they called home for 2½ years, for $650,000. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Reusse on the Cousins injury — and who could be next at QB: Kirk Cousins' season-ending Achilles injury dominated Monday's Daily Delivery podcast featuring Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse and host Michael Rand. [Listen here.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Georgia restaurant threatens $50 "poor parenting" fee when kids don't behave: "A restaurant in Georgia has stirred up controversy with a long-standing surcharge that calls into question some customers' parenting skills," Natalie Dreier reports for WHIO-TV. [Read more.]( TALKERS TRIVIA Congratulations to Justin Koester! Justin was randomly selected from among the many readers who correctly answered that Huntington Bank announced last week that it is closing 11 branches inside Twin Cities-area Cub stores. Justin wins a $15 card. Be sure to read Talkers on Friday for another trivia question! FROM THE ARCHIVES Oct. 30, 2022: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) launches a pass while protected by offensive line against the Arizona Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. (Photo: Carlos Gonzalez/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 © 2023 StarTribune. All rights reserved. We value your opinion! [Give us your feedback.](