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Stories from October 9, 2022

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

Cousins, Vikings snap to life with late TD, beat Bears 29-22

The Minnesota Vikings snapped out of their mid-game slump just in time to beat the Chicago Bears 29-22.

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Giant pumpkins draw big crowds in Stillwater, Minn.

Giant pumpkins draw big crowds in Stillwater, Minn.

The annual pumpkin growers gathering at Stillwater is now one of the largest festivals of its kind in the Midwest.
by MPR News Staff

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When your seatmate on the plane talks about the Fed, you know things aren't right

When your seatmate on the plane talks about the Fed, you know things aren't right

Typically, the "Fed" is a pretty wonky and sleepy corner of America, known for shockingly dull press conferences. When economic sailing is smooth, there's not much news coming out of the central bank that is of even remote interest to people other than economists or journalists.
by Stacey Vanek Smith

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GOP looks for veto-proof majorities in Wisconsin Legislature

GOP looks for veto-proof majorities in Wisconsin Legislature

Wisconsin could take a sharp conservative turn after November, regardless of whether Democratic Gov. Tony Evers wins reelection this fall. That's because Republicans are within striking distance of gaining veto-proof majorities in the battleground state's Legislature.
by The Associated Press

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Good weather for Sunday leaf-peeping

Good weather for Sunday leaf-peeping

Winds will be lighter today, and most spots will have highs in the 60s. We have your Sunday weather details.
by Ron Trenda

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The NFL and players union agreed to an updated concussion protocol

The NFL and players union agreed to an updated concussion protocol

The announcement from the NFL and NFL Players Association follows a joint investigation into the league's procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an injury last month.
by The Associated Press

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