Vikings' Everson Griffen being treated at mental health facility after erratic behavior

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Vikings' Everson Griffen being treated at mental health facility after erratic behavior: Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen is being evaluated and treated at a mental health facility, NFL sources confirmed, after [a series of incidents on Saturday involving law enforcement]( and medical personnel. Griffen, 30, was taken to a hospital after police in Minnetrista, where he lives, received calls of concern about his behavior from his wife at his home and from the nearby home of a teammate, authorities said. - Star Tribune sues to unseal Ellison's divorce records: [The motion follows allegations by U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison's ex-girlfriend](, Karen Monahan, that the DFL attorney general candidate domestically abused her in 2016. He has denied the allegation repeatedly, and Monahan has continued to press her case in frequent tweets about him. Minnesota DFL chairman Ken Martin said Monday that he expects [the investigation into allegations against Ellison]( to be finished soon. - $210M archdiocese bankruptcy settlement approved for abuse victims: The settlement would move the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and [provide some closure to the hundreds of men and women abused by priests]( over the past decades. - Audit finds Minnesota overcharged for some vehicle registrations: A new state review finds that some Minnesotans were [overcharged for certain types of vehicle licensing transactions]( because of ongoing problems with the state’s troubled licensing and registration system. - Kavanaugh says he won't let "false accusations" push him out: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh declared in a televised interview that he never sexually assaulted anyone in high school or at any other time in his life and didn't even attend a party where one accuser said he assaulted her. Kavanaugh and his wife, Ashley, sat down for [an interview with Fox News Channel's "The Story with Martha MacCallum"]( after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. [You can watch the interview here.]( President Donald Trump on Tuesday [attacked the credibility of Kavanaugh's second accuser](, Deborah Ramirez, saying she "has nothing" and "she admits that she was drunk." U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said Tuesday that [she believes there should be a new FBI investigation]( of Kavanaugh in light of the allegations against him. - Trump's boasts draw laughter at United Nations General Assembly: President Trump delivered a sharp rebuke of multinational authority at the United Nations on Tuesday, [drawing headshakes and even laughter from fellow world leaders]( as he boasted of America's economic and military might. - Budget gaps challenge Minnesota school districts: Around the state, dozens of districts are beginning a new school year amid some of the [toughest financial circumstances they've faced in recent years.]( - Judge declares Cosby a "sexually violent predator": The classification means that [Bill Cosby must undergo monthly counseling for the rest of his life]( and report quarterly to authorities. His name will appear on a sex-offender registry sent to neighbors, schools and victims. It was a first step toward sentencing the 81-year-old comedian for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman over a decade ago. - Legendary Twin Cities journalist Barbara Flanagan dies at 94: Flanagan was a tireless advocate for downtown Minneapolis vitality and historic preservation — at a time when neither was a mainstream topic. A former influential and indefatigable reporter, editor and columnist for the Star Tribune, she started her one-of-a-kind journalism career in 1945 in the promotions department at the Minneapolis Times. [Flanagan died peacefully in her Wayzata home on Monday.]( She was 94  Watch this "Tiny but mighty" 7-year-old belts out national anthem for the ages at MLS game: After humming the first line to herself, Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, a 3-foot-9, 40-pound Los Angeles native, raised her left arm and began singing in front of more than 25,000 soccer fans. Less than two minutes later, [Malea Emma had belted out a striking rendition of the national anthem]( that was part Christina Aguilera and part Whitney Houston — and all soul.  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - Delta to launch nation's first "biometric terminal" using facial recognition: At the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal and Concourse F at the Atlanta airport, [Delta plans to use facial recognition at check-in](, at the security checkpoint, at boarding and at Customs processing. - "Murphy Brown" is back and ready to "make some noise": Washington tumult, social issues and the role of journalism will be central when [the sitcom starring Candice Bergen as a tough TV reporter]( returns 9:30 p.m. EDT Thursday on CBS, said creator and executive producer Diane English. - Netflix's "Making a Murderer" sequel to premiere Oct. 19: The first "Making a Murderer" recounted the story of Steven Avery and his nephew, Brendan Dassey, who were convicted in the 2005 slaying of Wisconsin photographer Teresa Halbach. Avery and Dassey are serving life sentences in that killing. The sequel, "Making a Murderer 2," [will follow their appeals.](  Sports roundup - Mauer enters final week of his ... season? Sometime this week, most likely Tuesday night, Joe Mauer will smack a single to the opposite field, or line a double into the gap, or watch ball four go by, and he’ll become a baserunner for the 3,073rd time in his career. On the giant scoreboard in left field, the Twins will congratulate him for passing Harmon Killebrew’s record for reaching base safely as a Minnesota Twin, and the fans in attendance will stand and cheer. Mauer will wave his cap to the crowd, and the game will resume. And Joe Mauer Week — perhaps the final one — [will be underway.]( - On day of posturing, Taj Gibson spoke truth about Wolves, Butler: While other players and Wolves executives downplayed the impact of the Jimmy Butler drama on the team, [the unfiltered truth came from veteran Taj Gibson.]( - Minneapolis to host NCAA women's basketball Final Four in 2022: When it comes to the NCAA Women’s Final Four and Minnesota, the first thing that comes to mind is Lindsay Whalen’s memorable run with the Gophers in 2004. It was a run that inspired fans and a generation of young ballplayers in the state. Whalen is now the coach of the Gophers and has hopes of reaching the Final Four again. Regardless of her team’s success, [the Women’s Final Four and Minnesota will hook up again](, this time as event host.  Did someone forward this newsletter to you? You can [sign up for Talkers here](.  Quote of the day “I didn't expect that reaction, but that’s okay.” -- [President Donald Trump](, after his assertion that his administration "has accomplished more than almost any administration in the history of our country" drew laughter from world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.  Worth a click Something strange is happening with Arctic lakes: Across the Arctic, lakes are bubbling and leaking dangerous greenhouse gases, [the Washington Post reports.]( And one lake in particular is behaving very strangely.  From the archives Sept. 25, 1983: Vikings defensive end Mark Mullaney grimaced after suffering a cracked left collarbone during Minnesota's 20-17 victory over the Lions at the Metrodome. (Photo: David Brewster/Star Tribune) CORRECTIONS: As many readers noted, two items in yesterday's newsletter had mismatched headlines and summaries due to a production error. 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