A "moose on the loose" in central Minnesota draws thousands of fans

Plus: 40 great books to get you — or someone on your gift list — through the winter ͏ ͏ If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Editor's note: Talkers will take a break for the rest of the week due to the holiday. It will return on Monday. Happy Thanksgiving! TOP STORIES - A "moose on the loose" in central Minnesota draws thousands of fans: For weeks, a dedicated group of wildlife lovers have followed a young moose as he weaves north through Minnesota. [Read more.]( - After state title and perfect season, Edina girls soccer coach resigns: Katie Aafedt coached Edina 11 seasons and was involved with her alma mater's program for more than two decades. [Read more.]( - Fairview tells U it doesn't want to renew current partnership: The move potentially sets the stage for a high-profile breakup between the U and the health system. Fairview executives, however, cast the decision as a step toward a new academic medicine affiliation with the university while scrapping current financial terms that they believe are not sustainable. [Read more.]( - Minnesota set to launch roadside impairment test for marijuana: As required under the state's new recreational marijuana law, Minnesota is launching a pilot project to gauge if different oral fluid testing tools can accurately detect drug use. The state is expected to roll out two different testing instruments next month that certified drug recognition experts will administer over the next year. [Read more.]( - As surrenders increase, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control offers novel ways to foster pets: Short-term fostering allows animals to decompress and a better chance at adoption. [Read more.]( WATCH THIS Please enjoy this parrot riding a customized bike: There isn't much more to say about this one. [See the video.]( *** Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](. *** TRENDING 40 great books to get you — or someone on your gift list — through the winter: We recommend 40 books that will thrill you, warm your heart, make you laugh and maybe change the way you see the world. [Read more.]( SPORTS BLINK Too much caution costly for Fleck, O'Connell in their teams' defeats: P.J. Fleck needs more fight in his game plan. Kevin O'Connell called a better game but blew a chance to keep the Vikings' winning streak alive, writes Chip Scoggins. [Read more.]( *** Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](. *** WORTH A CLICK Inside the Tofurky factory, where a vegetarian Thanksgiving icon is made: "This time of year, at a factory in Hood River, Ore., workers hustle to produce 6,000 roasts in 10-hour shifts, doing this four days running, before turning to produce the company's other meat substitutes. We took a team to Oregon to find out exactly how this kneaded paste of wheat gluten, silken tofu and flavorings becomes an enduring holiday favorite. In essence, finding out how the un-sausage is made," Laura Reiley and Lee Powell report for the Washington Post. [Read more.]( FROM THE ARCHIVES Nov. 21, 2019: Minneapolis Fire Captain Justin Johnson gave a high-five to a student from Andersen United Community School in Minneapolis after he helped fit kids with new winter coats. CenterPoint Energy employees teamed up with Twin Cities area firefighters through Operation Warm to deliver 300 brand-new winter coats to the school in the Phillips neighborhood. (Photo: Elizabeth Flores/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.](