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Stories from October 16, 2026

Talking Volumes: Min Jin Lee on 'American Hagwon'

Talking Volumes: Min Jin Lee on 'American Hagwon'

Min Jin Lee had a global bestseller with her novel, “Pachinko.” Now she’s back with a story about ambition, disillusion, family and purpose. She joined Kerri Miller at Talking Volumes to talk about her new novel, “American Hagwon” — and so much more.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982

Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
by The Associated Press

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Brief blast of cold and wind ahead of a nice weekend

Brief blast of cold and wind ahead of a nice weekend

Windy and cold describe the next 24 hours. A brief, potent blast of cold air moves through, then skies clear later Friday with sunshine all weekend.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Nearly 390,000 Minnesotans face new health choices after Medicare Advantage plans discontinued

The discontinued plans come as insurers withdraw from parts of Minnesota’s Medicare Advantage market. Meanwhile, health officials say measles cases are climbing across the state. The Minnesota Department of Health says two unrelated measles outbreaks have infected 25 people since mid-September.
by Phineas Pope

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Sam Zimmerman celebrates North Shore roots in ‘Walking My Ancestors’ Path’

Sam Zimmerman celebrates North Shore roots in ‘Walking My Ancestors’ Path’

A collection of paintings and stories by Sam Zimmerman captures memories of life in northern Minnesota. His new book, "Walking my Ancestor's Path," pairs those paintings with stories in English and Ojibwe. An upcoming exhibit at Mill City Museum in Minneapolis will feature his work.
by Chandra Colvin

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Minnesota lost jobs last month and real wages fell this year

Minnesota lost jobs last month and real wages fell this year

Minnesota lost 4,600 jobs last month and the unemployment rate ticked up. Over the last year, wages stayed flat as inflation ate into workers’ purchasing power.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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MN Shortlist Oct. 16-22: Twin Cities Film Fest, ‘Swingposium,’ Walker Design Triennial, scary books and more

MN Shortlist Oct. 16-22: Twin Cities Film Fest, ‘Swingposium,’ Walker Design Triennial, scary books and more

The 17th annual Twin Cities Film Festival, a dance-big-band-theater event that reflects the U.S. incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, “Beyond Materialism” at the Walker Art Center and the Bloodcurdling Book Bash in Bloomington are among this week’s picks.
by Alex V. Cipolle, Sam Stroozas and Emily Bright

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