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Good morning! It's going to be a fabulous day, what with the sun, the 60-degree temps and that nice breeze. Enjoy! How scary is too scary? Apparently, this spooky Spotify ad is way too terrifying for children, says a British watchdog. Think you can handle it? Watch at your own risk. | What's on MPR News? | Forecast
Climate change isn't just an environmental issue anymore
"You can no longer separate climate into a distinct public policy issue," says one climate scientist. "It is about the economy, it's about jobs, the future." | Climate change and the elections: A voter's guide
Regulators to decide: Does Minnesota need natural gas to transition to renewable energy?

The Minnesota Public Utilities will hear final arguments Thursday in Minnesota Power's bid for a new natural gas plant in Superior, Wis. The utility argues it's key to increasing the amount of wind, solar and hydro power on its system.

Deadly new deer disease lands in Minnesota

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease is 90 percent fatal in captive whitetail herds. Cases have been confirmed in South Dakota and Wisconsin, and now, here. The virus is not known to cause disease in humans.

In Stearns County, candidates vie to move sheriff's office forward
Stearns County voters will decide Nov. 6 which candidate they think is best suited to lead the department which experienced an uncomfortable reckoning after interim Sheriff Don Gudmundson blasted its handling of the Wetterling investigation. | Elections 2018
Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished

The Sabah newspaper's report showed the man also later outside the Saudi consul general's home, checking out of a Turkish hotel as a large suitcase stood by his side, and leaving Turkey on Oct. 2. | Khashoggi warns in last column of free rein to silence media

Voter turnout could hit 50-year record for midterm elections

Half of eligible voters might go to the polls this fall, which would be the highest turnout level in a midterm election since the mid-1960s, another time of cultural and social upheaval.

Art Hounds: Step to the rhythm at the Twin Cities Tap Festival
Plus, Art Hounds recommend an exhibition of panoramic photos of the Upper Mississippi and an afternoon of Yiddish theater and music. 
Twin Cities Film Festival opens with reputed Oscar bait, 'Green Book'

The 10-day Twin Cities Film Festival is building a strong reputation among independent filmmakers, organizers say.

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