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Stories from October 30, 2024

Halloween snow: Several inches likely Thursday north, west of the Twin Cities

Halloween snow: Several inches likely Thursday north, west of the Twin Cities

A Halloween storm will deliver rain and snow to Minnesota with significant wintry weather conditions in much of central and northeastern Minnesota. Most of the precipitation should ease out of the state by trick-or-treat time Thursday evening.
by Paul Huttner

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What is your favorite monster?

What is your favorite monster?

What’s your favorite monster? Thursday at 9 a.m., MPR News guest host Jacob Aloi and guests talk about some of the otherworldly creatures that span all cultures — from the Yōkai of Japan, and the bigfoots of North American forests to Cookie Monster and Count Chocula.
by Jacob Aloi, Cari Dwyer, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day

Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day

Some of the priciest local proposals before Minnesotans are in Stearns County, Cottage Grove and Richfield. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer was joined by Collegeville-based MPR correspondent Kirsti Marohn, Cottage Grove Journal publisher John McLoone and Mike Hanks, editor of the Bloomington-Richfield Sun Current on Wednesday to break down those ballot questions.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Kirsti Marohn

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Listen: Watchdogs, former city leaders outline St. Paul's dire fiscal future

Listen: Watchdogs, former city leaders outline St. Paul's dire fiscal future

Fred Melo, St. Paul Pioneer Press reporter, dug into the report from self-proclaimed watchdogs, including a former city council member, who say the city has a dire fiscal outlook. He joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse their findings and recommendations to “right the ship.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Stauber, Schultz clash in only debate in 8th District Congressional race

Stauber, Schultz clash in only debate in 8th District Congressional race

In a 40-minute televised debate, incumbent GOP Congressman Pete Stauber attempted to tie his Democratic opponent, Jen Schultz, to what he called the “failed, far-left” politics of the Biden administration. Schultz criticized Stauber for not accomplishing more for the district in his six years in office.
by Dan Kraker

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Key Minnesota county ordered by court to reset board that will review absentee ballots

Key Minnesota county ordered by court to reset board that will review absentee ballots

A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling gives Hennepin County until Friday to rework an absentee ballot board to include more members put forward by the state Republican Party.
by Clay Masters, Ellie Roth, Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico

Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico

President Joe Biden is reacting to a comic calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” at a Donald Trump rally by saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.”
by The Associated Press

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Halloween snow? What you need to know

Halloween snow? What you need to know

If you’re not ready for winter yet, the forecast for Halloween could be looking a bit scary for parts of Minnesota. Here are some resources to keep you up-to-date on the potential for snow.
by Andrew Krueger

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Dropping temperatures for Wednesday; rain-snow mix on the way

Dropping temperatures for Wednesday; rain-snow mix on the way

A cold front is set to bring a sharp drop in temperatures across the state. Showers and some thunder are expected to clear out by early Wednesday morning. A more intense system moving in from the south may bring slushy accumulations.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Stauber and Schultz face off in debate. Historic Fergus Falls home saved by mystery donor

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, a Republican in the state's sprawling 8th Congressional District, squared off in debate against his DFL challenger, Jen Schultz, on Tuesday night. And a historically significant home in Fergus Falls — faced with forfeiture to Otter Tail County because of an unpaid assessment bill — has been saved by an unknown donor. 
by Phil Picardi

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Mavericks fend off Timberwolves 120-114 in West finals rematch behind Irving's 35 points

Mavericks fend off Timberwolves 120-114 in West finals rematch behind Irving's 35 points

Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 120-114 in the first rematch of the Western Conference finals from last season.
by The Associated Press

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Millions of people to celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know

Millions of people to celebrate Diwali this week. Here is what you should know

Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and fireworks.
by Chandelis Duster

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Voting officials face ‘an uphill battle’ to fight election lies

Voting officials face ‘an uphill battle’ to fight election lies

The deck is stacked against election officials online, maybe even more so than in 2020. Conspiracy theories can quickly get millions of views while debunks gather a fraction of the attention.
by Shannon Bond and Miles Parks

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Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

A little-known Minnesota House race in the northwest is at fever pitch. It pits DFLer Reed Olson against Republican newcomer Bidal Duran for the open House 2A seat. Duran has a somewhat controversial record from working law enforcement, however, in a very red area of the state Olson has an uphill battle. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center emphasizes the influence, power of girls

A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center emphasizes the influence, power of girls

The Smithsonian’s “Girlhood (It’s Complicated)” exhibit is now on display at the Minnesota History Center. It celebrates the impact that girls have had on history and spotlights women’s basketball legends from the state.
by Sam Stroozas

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Jefferson Diaz scores the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout as Minnesota beats RSL in MLS playoffs

Jefferson Diaz scores the decisive goal in a 5-4 shootout as Minnesota beats RSL in MLS playoffs

It marked Minnesota’s first MLS Cup playoff win via a penalty kick shootout in club history. United can clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals with another victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday. 
by The Associated Press

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