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At Bebe Zito, they put the scream in ice cream for Halloween

At Bebe Zito, they put the scream in ice cream for Halloween

On Halloween, we think of candy, of course. But that’s not the only sweet treat for the holiday. Ben Spangler and Gabriella Grant want you to scream for ice cream on Halloween. The owners of Bebe Zito are the masterminds behind the inventive ice cream flavors and otherworldly creations available at the shop’s four Twin Cities locations.
by Tom Crann and Heidi Raschke

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What is your favorite monster?

What is your favorite monster?

What’s your favorite monster? MPR News guest host Jacob Aloi and guests talk about some of the otherworldly creatures that span all cultures — from the Yōkai of Japan, and the bigfoots of North American forests to Cookie Monster and Count Chocula.
by Jacob Aloi, Cari Dwyer, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Morning Announcements for Oct. 30-31

Morning Announcements for Oct. 30-31

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Snow falling across much of southern, central Minnesota for Halloween. What you need to know

Snow falling across much of southern, central Minnesota for Halloween. What you need to know

It’s been a Halloween of frightful weather across much of Minnesota as rain changed over to accumulating snow — leading to dangerous driving conditions and widespread power outages.
by Andrew Krueger

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With assurance and support, Native people with felony records head out to vote

With assurance and support, Native people with felony records head out to vote

A law allowing people with a felony on their record to vote offers people once disenfranchised from the process a chance to engage once more. In Minnesota, this is especially true for Native American voters.
by Allison Herrera

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For these Arab-Americans, the election offers no easy choices

For these Arab-Americans, the election offers no easy choices

The upcoming election is highlighting the frustrations and aspirations of Arab-Americans, many of who are planning to vote Green.
by Sarah Thamer

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After 38 years of consistency, Winona-area House district to gain new lawmaker after intense race

After 38 years of consistency, Winona-area House district to gain new lawmaker after intense race

In politically-split Winona, two candidates are seeking to replace a longtime legislator. The outcome of the race could determine party control of the Minnesota House.
by Catharine Richert

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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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