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Vikings sidestep starting QB question as McCarthy acknowledges his ankle is not fully healed
J.J. McCarthy hasn’t fully healed from the high ankle sprain that has kept him out of the past three games. He's still navigating the final stage of stress-testing the injury and ramping back up to speed with the Minnesota Vikings and their offense.
Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
J.M. Smucker is suing Trader Joe’s, saying its new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are too similar to Smucker’s Uncrustables in their design and packaging. 
‘I don’t want to be here anymore’: They tried to self-deport, then got stranded in Trump’s America
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has left many immigrants afraid of being detained and deported. Some have opted to leave the U.S. on their own. The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has left many immigrants afraid of being detained and deported. Some have opted to leave the U.S. on their own.
Thousands of Minnesotans in limbo as government shutdown threatens food and family aid
If the government shutdown continues into November, federal officials have told states that funding for SNAP benefits will run out. That means more than 440,000 Minnesotans might not receive federal food aid and will struggle even more to feed their families.
Court backs Minneapolis in denying legal expenses to ex-cop in chokehold suit
Minneapolis won’t cover legal costs for a former police officer accused of excessive force after the state Court of Appeals upheld the city’s decision not to indemnify him.
Tim Walz and Tom Emmer can’t stop maligning the other. Is Minnesota worse off for it?
Minnesota’s top Democrat and top Republican take frequent rhetorical jabs at one another although they’re not running against one another. The spat could have negative consequences for the people they jointly represent.
Art Hounds: A powerful look at mental health care through art and more
This week, Art Hounds recommend a visual art exhibition reflecting on mental health access, a literary road trip across Minnesota and a vivid gallery show born of personal loss.