❄️ Wednesday’s forecast models continue to scream snow for parts of Minnesota on Halloween. Warm ground will eat up the first inch or two that falls, but forecast models indicate intense snowfall rates will likely overcome warm ground to produce accumulations in some areas.
🎃 Most forecast models suggest the precipitation will move on toward the evening, so it's going to be a chilly night for trick-or-treating in Minnesota.
Last year the Minnesota legislature passed a law that allows people with a felony record an opportunity to register and participate in the election. The law, which was challenged by the Minnesota Voters Alliance, was upheld last August. Now, 55,000 Minnesotans with a felony conviction who have serve their sentences are re-enfranchised.
The Biden administration’s support for Israel has led to a significant decline in support from Arab-Americans, both Christian and Muslim, particularly in swing states like Michigan. The Arab American Institute, which is based in Washington, D.C., reports that while Arab American voter turnout has traditionally been about 80 percent, their survey shows a decline — with 63 percent of the community feeling enthusiastic about voting.
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🎃 Rain changing to snow in Twin Cities, Duluth for Halloween. What you need to know. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are possible in some areas. A few embedded thunderstorms are also possible, which could enhance snow rates further.
🎧 Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day. Some of the priciest local proposals before Minnesotans are in Stearns County, Cottage Grove and Richfield.
🎧 Funny Asian Women Kollective celebrates 10 years with an 'Extra Quality Super Show.' Two of the co-founders of FAWK, May Lee-Yang and Saymoukda Vongsay, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about their work together and the upcoming program.
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