Stories from October 4, 2026

October 4, 2026 9:52 AM

Kaprizov scores twice as the Wild beat the Bruins 4-1

The Wild go on to face Buffalo Tuesday night to begin a three-game road trip.

by The Associated Press

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October 4, 2026 7:50 AM

Twin Cities Marathon women's champion breaks 25-year-old record

More than 30,000 runners signed up to compete in the races across Minneapolis and St. Paul this weekend.

by Cait Kelley and MPR News Staff

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October 4, 2026 5:05 AM

The forecast is off and running

Ideal Twin Cities Marathon weather features a chilly morning start in Minneapolis, light northwest winds, and a gradual warm-up into the mid-60s by the St. Paul finish.

by Mandy Thalhuber

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October 4, 2026 5:00 AM

After 4 businesses close, Rochester considers $500K to help those hurt by construction

Four shops and restaurants have closed so far this year on Second Street, two of them just this past week. And many more say they’re struggling to hang on.

by Molly Castle Work

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October 4, 2026 4:00 AM

These 4 products voted coolest things made in Minnesota

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest will conclude Tuesday after a final public vote.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

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October 4, 2026 4:00 AM

Costs add up quickly for Vikings fans, who spend hundreds to even thousands on the team each year

The NFL generates billions of dollars each year. How much are Vikings fans spending each game?

by Ahmed Hassan

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Stories from October 4, 2026

Kaprizov scores twice as the Wild beat the Bruins 4-1

Twin Cities Marathon women's champion breaks 25-year-old record

The forecast is off and running

After 4 businesses close, Rochester considers $500K to help those hurt by construction

These 4 products voted coolest things made in Minnesota

Costs add up quickly for Vikings fans, who spend hundreds to even thousands on the team each year

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