Oct. 31, 2019

Early wintry chill lingers across Minnesota: Plus, we may see a few snow showers tomorrow morning and a mix of light rain of snow showers Monday. Highs in upper 30s and lows in upper 20s tomorrow in the Twin Cities metro area.

We asked our audience to show us their favorite homemade costumes. They did not disappoint. Check out this gallery featuring Halloween costumes so cute it’s scary!

Speaking of frights, tomorrow at 11 a.m. MPR News with Angela Davis will be talking about an issue 1 out of 10 Americans deal with – phobias. They’re fairly common and can seriously impact the way you live. On the show, host Angela Davis and guests will discuss different kinds of phobias and how to cope.

Do you struggle with a phobia? Join the conversation by sharing your story with us here and we might get to it on the air. ~ Sara Porter, MPR News| Updraft blog | Forecast

How Minnesota’s delegation voted on impeachment inquiry rules

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson split from his Democratic Party colleagues on rules covering the impeachment process, but all other members of the delegation sided with their party’s position.

APM Research Lab: How your district's representative voted
Earlier: House passes resolution formalizing impeachment inquiry
Impeachment inquiry: Here's what to expect next

Judge keeps Water Gremlin closed as company responds to lead threat

A Ramsey County judge on Thursday agreed to keep the White Bear Township fishing tackle and battery component maker shuttered for another day as executives try to work out a plan with the state to address lead poisoning.

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Trump gets sole spot on Minnesota’s GOP primary ballot

The Minnesota Republican Party submitted only President Trump’s name to appear on the March 3 primary ballot despite others who are campaigning for the GOP nomination. The submission is considered final.

More: Democrats worry Trump has a 2020 head start in Minnesota
In Aug: Trump begins effort to flip Minnesota, which was a Democratic holdout in 2016
Earlier: In Minneapolis, Trump unloads on critics as impeachment calls mount

Legal marijuana backer says there’s no conflict with anti-vaping push

A big push is expected at the Minnesota Capitol next year to crack down on vaping. At the same time, some are trying to legalize the use of recreational marijuana.

Children's Theatre Company settles with 16 survivors

Attorney Jeff Anderson will announce the settlement of the nine remaining lawsuits brought against the company at a press conference on Friday.

Homemade Halloween costumes that are scary cute

Some costumes you just can’t find in a store. Here are a few folks who took Halloween into their own hands.

Regional approach:One 4-year-old’s very Minnesota Halloween costume: The Edmund Fitzgerald

Ask a 'sotan: How much playtime do young kids need?

For young school students, a Minnesota parent wants to know whether 30 minutes of recess and only one or two days of P.E. is enough to help with their development, especially in a colder climate where outside play is limited.

Minnesota reports 1st flu death of season

The Minnesota Department of Health says it was an adult who died. So far no children have died of influenza in Minnesota this season.

MN last state to offer weak beer after Utah's move

Minnesota is the last state to have 3.2 percent beer. That’s after Utah said goodbye to the lower alcohol limit.

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