Good morning. Here’s what you need to know to start your Tuesday.
Calm before the cold. Twin Cities highs in the upper 20s with winds between 10 and 15 mph before it gets chillier at night. Statewide, highs between 15 and 30. More on Updraft. | Forecast
You need a “disinformation diet” this election cycle. Reporter Catherine Richert has the why and how “a lot of false information is spread on social media, often by people who don’t even realize they’re doing it. Here’s how to rid your social media feed of disinformation — and make sure you aren't part of the problem.”
And if you see disinformation, tell us. Send us anything questionable you see this election season via this survey.
The field of Democratic presidential contenders is shrinking. It only got smaller when Cory Booker dropped out Monday. For Minnesotan Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the fewer competitors means a chance to stand out. The Democrats debate one final time Tuesday night before the first caucuses in Iowa next month.
Union snowplow drivers in St. Louis County demand better health care and accrued sick leave. And they may go on strike — just as snow is in the forecast for the northern Minnesota county. County officials say they have other workers who can drive the plows if needed. MPR News reporter Tim Nelson reports this morning that the strike won’t happen Tuesday.
— Cody Nelson, MPR News | 