Stories from November 4, 2023

Mild temps Sunday, with rain chances highest in northern Minnesota
Clouds roll in on Sunday and rain chances will be highest in northern Minnesota. We have your Sunday weather details plus a look at the week ahead.
Event encourages more Minnesotans to adopt
The Minnesota Department of Human Services reports that there are more than 500 children waiting to be adopted.
Small biz owners are both hopeful and anxious about the holidays
After two years of a COVID-fueled sales boost, owners fear consumers have run through their pandemic savings and might cut back this holiday season or shop online again after getting out and supporting local businesses
Milder temps Sunday, with rain chances highest in northern Minnesota
Much of Minnesota will have dry weather through Sunday afternoon, but there will be some precipitation up north at times. We have an update on rain and flake chances up north plus a look at the week ahead.
War in the Middle East upends the dynamics of 2024 House Democratic primaries
Rep. Ilhan Omar is among a small group of Democrats viewed by critics as insufficiently supportive of Israel — both long before and now after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel — or insufficiently critical of Hamas. Across those districts, moderates are being encouraged to run.
Israel's war with Hamas disrupts Palestinian workers and Israeli employers alike
The Israeli construction industry has long relied on the labor of tens of thousands of Palestinians. But Israel has revoked their permits, paralyzing job sites and upending the West Bank's economy.
Winter is coming. Here's how to spot — and treat — signs of seasonal depression
Many Americans experience some kind of winter blues. But in some cases, symptoms can rise to the level of clinical depression. Here's what to know about SAD and the natural therapy that can help.
Best rain and flake chances in northern Minnesota this weekend
Precipitation chances will be mainly in northern Minnesota today and during the daylight hours of Sunday. Saturday will be the coolest day of the weekend.
Ask A Bookseller: 'A Rake of His Own'
In this week’s Ask a Bookseller, Shayne Molt of Indigo Bridge in Lincoln, Neb., recommends the fantasy romance novel “A Rake of His Own” by A.J Lancaster.
Emergency managers hope new radar will fix coverage gaps in Minnesota
A private company recently installed a weather radar system in western Minnesota and has plans to add at least a half dozen more sites. Emergency managers hope the radar will fill gaps in the existing weather radar system.