For sixth-grade math teacher Barbara Stoflet of Gatewood Elementary in Minnetonka, it was thrill enough to be in Washington, D.C., receiving the President's Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Suspended Twin Cities lawyer Al Garcia intends to change his not guilty plea to federal drug charges, according to a notice filed with the U.S. District Court on Monday, which may indicate that a deal has been reached between the U.S. attorney's office and the defense.