Editors:
Stations:
Top stories of the moment in Minnesota:
1. Former drama teacher at Shattuck St. Mary's accused of sexual contact with students; delay between firing eight years ago and charges raises questions. TEACHER-SEX CHARGES-MINNESOTA.
2. Testimony in Minneapolis trial illuminates what Minnesota men faced once they joined up with al-Shabab in Somalia; suicide bomber tried to leave, but was lured back, witness says. MISSING SOMALIS.
3. Minnesota holds at three fungal meningitis cases, but health officials warn of more; hundreds notified of possible exposure. MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-MINNESOTA.
4. Capsized canoe turns fatal for Forest Lake couple visiting Boundary Waters. BWCA-CANOE ACCIDENT.
Tentative coverage plans today:
8th DISTRICT-DEBATE
ST. PAUL, Minn. — GOP Rep. Chip Cravaack and Democratic challenger Rick Nolan debate in their closely watched 8th District congressional race. Update expected soon from 8 a.m. debate.
AP Photos planned.
MISSING SOMALIS
MINNEAPOLIS — Testimony continues in federal trial of Minnesota man accused of helping move American fighters to al-Shabab in Somalia. On merits.
MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIS — Spot developments in cases of rare fungal meningitis in Minnesota. On merits; editors should look for AP's national mainbar in addition to any separates on Minnesota situation.
AP Photo.
The AP, Minneapolis
