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Stories from October 27, 2025

State to send $4M to food shelves as shutdown threatens SNAP aid

State to send $4M to food shelves as shutdown threatens SNAP aid

Gov. Tim Walz announced $4 million in emergency funding for Minnesota food shelves as the federal government shutdown threatens to disrupt SNAP benefits in November.
by Regina Medina

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Gov. Walz announces $4 million in emergency state funding for Minnesota food shelves

Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday $4 million in emergency state funding for Minnesota's food shelves as the federal shutdown continues. Funding comes as the federal government shutdown threatens to halt grocery benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. An old government center in downtown Buffalo could soon make way for new development.
by Elena See

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Record attendance expected for Edmund Fitzgerald memorial ceremony at Split Rock Lighthouse

Record attendance expected for Edmund Fitzgerald memorial ceremony at Split Rock Lighthouse

Organizers of the annual Edmund Fitzgerald memorial ceremony at Split Rock Lighthouse on Minnesota’s North Shore say next month’s event is now sold out — with record-breaking attendance expected on the 50th anniversary of the wreck.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minnesota high school seniors are getting college acceptance letters, without ever applying

Minnesota high school seniors are getting college acceptance letters, without ever applying

More than 50 colleges and universities in the state participate in the Direct Admissions program, which automatically admits Minnesota graduating high school seniors based on their academic records. Throughout October, students have been learning which schools they got into.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Hundreds of residents evacuated after fire, utility outage in St. Paul high-rise

Hundreds of residents evacuated after fire, utility outage in St. Paul high-rise

Hundreds of St. Paul residents were in temporary housing Monday, a day after a fire and utility outage forced the evacuation of the city’s Skyline Tower high-rise apartment building.
by Grace Praxmarer and Matt Sepic

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Hurricane Melissa roars into history: Category 5 monster targets Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa roars into history: Category 5 monster targets Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has exploded into a Category 5 powerhouse, churning toward Jamaica with record-breaking intensity and the potential to cause catastrophic destruction across the Caribbean.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with U.S. during trade fight

Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with U.S. during trade fight

Brazilian farmers are increasing soybean production as the U.S. and China engage in a trade fight. The conflict has shut American soybeans out of the Chinese market, leading China to seek more Brazilian supply. China’s customs body reported no U.S. soybean imports in September, a first since November 2018. 
by The Associated Press

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The power of good credit: Understanding and improving your credit score

The power of good credit: Understanding and improving your credit score

What’s your credit score? And why does it matter? MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a financial coach about how your credit can open doors — or quietly cost you thousands — and what habits can build better credit. 
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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2 teens killed, 3 injured in Chisago City crash

Authorities continue to investigate a head-on crash over the weekend that left two teenagers dead and three others injured in Chisago City.
by MPR News Staff

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Panel tasked with reviewing security at Minnesota Capitol complex to get an update about potential weaknesses

A Minnesota panel tasked with reviewing security for the state Capitol complex will get an update Monday about potential weaknesses. Minnesota Democrats held a town hall on gun violence Saturday in Waconia.
by Phil Picardi

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Rain west, dry east Monday with showers expanding east Monday night

Rain west, dry east Monday with showers expanding east Monday night

Our next disturbance is bringing clouds and showers to western Minnesota Monday. Showers will expand east Monday night into Tuesday and Tuesday night before drying out Wednesday. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica

Melissa strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane as it nears Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 5 storm as it nears Jamaica. On Monday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that Melissa is expected to make landfall on the island Tuesday, bringing destructive winds and up to 30 inches of rain.
by The Associated Press

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Minneapolis mayor candidates differ over policing, minimum wage at MPR News/Star Tribune debate

Minneapolis mayor candidates differ over policing, minimum wage at MPR News/Star Tribune debate

Minneapolis mayoral candidates DeWayne Davis, Jacob Frey, Omar Fateh and Jazz Hampton — four of 15 candidates on the ranked choice ballot — met for a debate ahead of Election Day on Nov. 4. MPR News and The Minnesota Star Tribune sponsored it.
by Jon Collins

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‘This is now our mission forever’: Father of Annunciation survivor pushes for change

‘This is now our mission forever’: Father of Annunciation survivor pushes for change

Ivan Ayala has three kids who attend Annunciation Catholic School. His 7-year-old son was injured during the mass shooting two months ago. Ayala, along with other parents, is now dedicated to making sure it never happens again.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota home sales up as mortgage interest rates fall

Minnesota home sales up as mortgage interest rates fall

Listings rose 4.9 percent across the state while pending sales increased 5.9 percent, according to data from the industry trade group, Minnesota Realtors. In the Twin Cities region, listings were up 5.2 percent and pending sales rose 7.9 percent.
by Alanna Elder and The Associated Press

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Minnesota minister rediscovers his faith among people in need

Minnesota minister rediscovers his faith among people in need

When the Rev. Devlyn Brooks started a new job, it challenged his faith and his view of religion. That helped transform him, his ministry and the success of a Moorhead-based emergency shelter and food pantry.
by Dan Gunderson

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