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Stories from October 30, 2024

Grand jury indicts 11 alleged Lows members amid federal gang crackdown

Grand jury indicts 11 alleged Lows members amid federal gang crackdown

Prosecutors say that the defendants are responsible for a spate of murders and attempted murders over the last three years targeting their rivals.
by Matt Sepic

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Anonymous donor pays assessment bill to save Fergus Falls historic home

Anonymous donor pays assessment bill to save Fergus Falls historic home

An anonymous donor has stepped up to save the historic home of the first Black resident of Fergus Falls. The 139-year-old house faced forfeiture to Otter Tail County due to an unpaid city assessment bill.
by Regina Medina and Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minnesota's highest court orders Hennepin County to redo board that reviews absentee ballots

The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with a conservative voters group and the state Republican Party in a case tied to the makeup of a Hennepin County board that will review absentee ballots. In other news, there’s a winter weather advisory. Several inches of slushy snow are possible on Halloween day Thursday, near Hinckley and Moose Lake and northeast toward Two Harbors.
by Emily Reese

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Voting in Fargo or Cass County? Here are the choices on your ballot.

Voting in Fargo or Cass County? Here are the choices on your ballot.

Fargo and Cass County residents will vote on candidates for North Dakota governor, state Legislature, and auditor, along with a number of ballot initiatives and local offices.
by MPR News Staff

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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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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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Suicide prevention and awareness: What can we do?

Suicide prevention and awareness: What can we do?

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how each of us can learn to recognize signs of depression and be a resource for people struggling with thoughts of ending their own life.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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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 Congressional District race

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

In a 40-minute televised debate, incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. 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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Harris promises to ‘represent all Americans’ after Biden’s remark on Trump supporters and ‘garbage’

Harris promises to ‘represent all Americans’ after Biden’s remark on Trump supporters and ‘garbage’

Kamala Harris is calling for Americans to “stop pointing fingers at each other” as she tries to push past comments made by President Joe Biden about Donald Trump’s supporters and “garbage.”
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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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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