Stories from October 28, 2023

Chilly Sunday into Tuesday; flake chance northern Minn. Sunday
Sunday looks like a quiet but cool weather day across most of Minnesota. We take a look at Sunday and the week ahead, including the Halloween forecast.
AP Sources: Auto workers and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal
The deal, which still has to be ratified by members, leaves only General Motors without a contract with the union. The agreement could end a six-week strike by more than 14,000 workers at Stellantis assembly plants in Michigan and Ohio, and at parts warehouses across the nation, including in Plymouth, Minn.
Former Vice President Mike Pence ends campaign for the White House
Pence becomes the first major candidate to leave a race that has been dominated by his former boss-turned-rival, Donald Trump. Pence’s decision saves him from the embarrassment of failing to qualify for the third Republican primary debate next month in Miami
For some Jewish peace activists, demands for a cease-fire come at a personal cost
Jewish Americans critical of how Israel and the U.S. are responding to Hamas' attack say they're ostracized by the mainstream U.S. Jewish community. They worry there's no room for dissenting voices.
Israel's Netanyahu calls Gaza expansion the second phase of a 'long war'
As Israel intensified its attacks on the militant group Hamas, Gaza remained under a near-total communications blackout. Some aid groups said they were unable to reach their staffs on the ground.
Chilly weekend; Saturday flake chance highest in southern Minnesota
Saturday flake chances are highest in southern Minnesota, then parts of northern Minnesota could see a few flakes on Sunday. We have your weekend weather details.
Ask a Bookseller: 'Ke Kumu Aupuni: The Foundation of Hawaiian Nationhood'
Sierra Keolanui, Lise Michelle Childers and Allison Benz of Native Books in Honolulu, Hawaii, conferred about their favorite books and quickly reached a consensus “Ke Kumu Aupuni: The Foundation of Hawaiian Nationhood” by Samuel Mānaiakalani  Kamakau.
Fargo-Moorhead flood control project marks milestone
Federal, state and local officials are marking a milestone in construction of the $3.2 billion Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project. A structure that will help divert Red River flood water around Fargo-Moorhead has been completed.
5 things to know about a stunning week for the economy
The U.S. economy continues to defy gravity, growing rapidly despite high interest rates. Consumer spending is powering the expansion, but it's not clear how long that can last.
Law enforcement official tells Associated Press that Maine mass killing suspect has been found dead
Authorities say a man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead. Robert Card is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a law enforcement official tells The Associated Press. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity.