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Nov. 1, 2022

Happy November,

The Twin Cities hit 65 degrees this Halloween. It was the warmest in 22 years. Expect mid-70s across southern Minnesota tomorrow.

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An altar at the Capitol with many flowers, icons photos and other offerings
'Let’s not forget we are here' : Capitol display for Día de los Muertos empowers visitors
Today marked the unveiling of an altar, or ofrenda, to celebrate the day when loved ones who’ve passed away come back to visit with the living. “This is a great way of screaming that we are here at the Capitol. That we are Latinos at the Capitol," said altar artist Flor Soto.
St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief
Axel Henry has been with the force since 1998, working his way through the ranks as an officer, sergeant and district commander. He currently runs the department’s narcotics, financial intelligence and human trafficking division. 
 
How much are candidates spending ahead of the election? A lot.
MPR News reporter Brian Bakst dove into the numbers: It’s shaping up to be a $100 million election year for offices tied to the State Capitol — not even counting the activity in local and federal races that are also competing for the public’s attention. 
Pumpkins in the yard
Wait! Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife
Hold off before throwing that porch pumpkin into the trash along with Halloween candy wrappers. Those jack-o’-lanterns don't have to end up in the local landfill. 
Red maple leaves
Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plants
If you’re planning a new bed for perennials, groundcovers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It’s easier to improve soil before plants are in place, so the time to do so is now.
'Family loving, sports obsessed': Adam Zimmer, fmr. Vikings assistant coach, dies
The 38-year-old was working this season as an offensive analyst for the Cincinnati Bengals, after eight years with the Vikings under his father. No cause has been given.
— Amy Felegy, MPR News
 
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