Fargo couple faces kidnapping, murder charges in pregnant woman's death

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you may [see it online](. [Star Tribune]( Talkers Top stories - Fargo couple faces kidnapping, murder charges in pregnant woman's death: In a discovery that ended a desperate eight-day search, [kayakers on Sunday found the body of Savanna Greywind](, the pregnant 22-year-old Fargo woman who has been missing since Aug. 19. With the search for Greywind over, many here in the Red River Valley are coming to the horrifying realization that she may have been the victim of “womb raiders” who forcibly took her baby. [A Fargo couple faces kidnapping and murder charges.]( - Houston paralyzed, bracing for even more flooding in aftermath of Harvey: Officials released more water Monday from Houston-area reservoirs overwhelmed by Harvey in a move aimed at protecting the city's downtown from devastating floods, but the release risked flooding thousands more homes, and [the nation's fourth-largest city expected to get still more rain](. Meanwhile, water rescues continued, with authorities plucking 2,000 people from flooding in the city. At least 185 critical rescue requests were pending on Monday morning. The goal is to rescue those people by the end of the day, Police Chief Art Acevedo said. [This video showing various locations around Houston]( before and after Hurricane Harvey hit is staggering. If you 'd like to donate to aid efforts, [here's a list of disaster relief organizations]( working in the area and [here's a list of food banks in Houston]( and other affected cities. - Minnesota Supreme Court takes up legal battle between Dayton, Legislature: [The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Monday morning]( from attorneys representing DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders who filed suit this spring after Dayton vetoed funding for the state House and Senate. The outcome is certain to [shape the governor’s final year in office and color his legacy.]( - Trump Organization was pursuing Moscow deal during campaign: "While Donald Trump was running for president in late 2015 and early 2016, his company was pursuing a plan to develop a massive Trump Tower in Moscow, according to several people familiar with the proposal and new records reviewed by Trump Organization lawyers," [the Washington Post reports.]( The New York Times [quickly follows with a report that a Trump business associate]( "wrote a series of emails to Mr. Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, in which he boasted about his ties to Mr. Putin and predicted that building a Trump Tower in Moscow would be a political boon to Mr. Trump’s candidacy." - Trump to roll back limits military gear for police: President Trump will revive a program that [provides local police departments with surplus military equipment]( such as high-caliber weapons and grenade launchers, despite past concerns that armored vehicles and other gear were inflaming confrontations with protesters. - Teen shot dead at Crystal gas station was Patrick Henry student-athlete: Hae’veon Wesley, who lived in Brooklyn Park, [was shot in the chest Saturday night at the SuperAmerica]( on West Broadway just south of Bass Lake Road, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner’s office. - To honk or not to honk, a Minnesota driver's dilemma: While “toot-toots” and “hooooonks” are part of the sound fabric of cities such as New York and Chicago, [Minnesota drivers rarely sound off with their horns]( — even in the face of the most egregious, selfish driving maneuvers. And non-Minnesotans are baffled. - Duluth teen who "liked to be daring" dies after jumping into creek: Will J. Schlotec, 15, of Duluth, was with a group of young friends when he [jumped into a section of Amity Creek known as the Deeps]( late Saturday afternoon, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office. - Food writer, author, humorist Al Sicherman dies at 75: For decades, his readers laughed over groceries, cried over a lost, [savored his wise words and baked his "Extreme Brownies."](  Watch this Houston TV reporter flags down boat to help rescue stranded trucker: Shortly before KHOU was knocked off the air by Hurricane Harvey, viewers watched reporter Brandi Smith, who was broadcasting live from the Houston beltway, flag down a Harris County Sheriff's unit towing an airboat to alert them to a trucker stranded in a flooded road as the water quickly rose around him. The scene, which ended with Smith hugging the driver, unfolded in [several videos embedded in this story.](  Talk to us! Send feedback on this newsletter, questions, story tips, ideas or anything else to [talkers@startribune.com](.  Trending - It's the year of bacon at Minnesota State Fair: You can get bacon on some 50 menu items all across the fairgrounds — in ice cream, in a waffle, in a sandwich, on a doughnut, even wrapped around a turkey leg. [Here are 9 fair foods we tried]( for our over-the-top food video series, Outta Control. - Tim McGraw performs at private fundraiser on Lake Minnetonka: Country music star Tim McGraw, fresh off far bigger shows last week in St. Paul with his wife, Faith Hill, [performed for several hundred guests at a private fundraiser]( Sunday on Lake Minnetonka. - Dear Garrison, it's time to leave "Prairie Home" behind: The time has come to move on from Lake Wobegon, writes Jon Bream in [an open letter to Garrison Keillor.](  Sports roundup - Vikings beat 49ers on final play, but many questions remain: If the Vikings hoped to turn their third preseason game — and their first with most of their offensive starters on the field — into a statement about their readiness for the regular season, [this was not it.]( - Three local star prep QBs must choose between football, basketball in college: Jalen Suggs, David Roddy and Bennett Otto [excel both on gridiron and hardwood.]( - Gophers honor Heisman winner Bruce Smith with visit to grave: The Gophers' only Heisman Trophy winner, Bruce Smith, died 50 years ago today. New coach P.J. Fleck [took his players to visit Fort Snelling National Cemetery]( earlier this month and had senior Steven Richardson place a captain's coin on Smith's grave. The team posted a video Monday to honor Smith.  Quote of the day “Savanna was the victim of a cruel and vicious act of depravity.” -- [Fargo Police Chief David Todd](, on Savanna Marie Greywind, a pregnant 22-year-old woman whose body was found yesterday.  Worth a click She eats out of dumpsters so she can afford long-term care for her husband: [The Miami Herald shares the story of Betsy Winkler](, who is finding ways to survive on just $30 a month after paying for her husband's assisted-living facility.  Trivia winner Congratulations to Kathryn Bauer! Kathryn was randomly selected from among the readers who correctly answered that Kid Rock was the rock star who went fishing on Minnesota lake after his recent concert. She wins a Star Tribune travel mug. We will be taking a 2-week break from the weekly trivia question while your regular newsletter scribe is on vacation, but it will return next month!  From the archives Aug. 28, 1971: Three-year-old Kristine Chapin of Mounds View made friends with Cookie, a monkey who worked with Pietro the organ grinder at the Minnesota State Fair. (Photo: Richard Olsenius/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.](