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Stories from October 27, 2026

The history of Halloween and how we celebrate it today

The history of Halloween and how we celebrate it today

Halloween is about more than costumes and candy. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the history of the holiday, what it means to people, and how the way we celebrate has changed.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Hasan Piker, criticized by some Democrats as divisive, joins Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh for event

Hasan Piker, criticized by some Democrats as divisive, joins Ilhan Omar, Omar Fateh for event

Some Democrats, including governor hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, criticized Piker for past statements they deemed offensive and chided Omar and Fateh for appearing with someone they deem a polarizing figure on the eve of an election.
by Ahmed Hassan and Feven Gerezgiher

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