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Good morning! Increasing clouds today with scattered showers tonight. Highs around 50. Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice season is back. A St. Paul man is sampling as many pumpkin-flavored products as he can so you don't have to -- or maybe you do? Anyway, here's what he says you should try and what you should skip . | What's on MPR News? | Forecast
Life of law and politics shaped GOP governor hopeful Johnson
Jeff Johnson spent years as a mediator and trainer of lawyers before diving into politics. He believes those skills, including a legal bout with the Grim Reaper, will serve him well if he's elected Minnesota's next governor. | Quiz: Which gubernatorial candidate do you agree with most? | State Fair debate: Johnson, Walz spar over Trump, school, spending | Election 2018
Senate gets FBI Kavanaugh report, with initial vote Friday

Lawmakers were planning to begin reading the FBI report Thursday morning, with senators and a small number of top aides permitted to view it in a secure room in the Capitol complex. | Poll: More believe Ford than Kavanaugh

Competitive 1st District race is backdrop to Trump visit
When President Trump arrives in Rochester Thursday evening, he'll be landing in the middle of one of the most competitive congressional races in the country. | What you need to know about Trump's visit
China tariffs starting to bite, but how hard not yet clear

Minnesota retailers are girding for higher supply costs as a new round of tariffs make Chinese-made consumer goods more expensive. But there's little certainty about the extent to which those costs will translate to higher prices for shoppers.

Police won't investigate Ellison for abuse; cite conflict

The Minneapolis Police Department said Wednesday that it won't investigate domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Keith Ellison due to a conflict of interest.

Mother of man killed by Hastings police wants answers

"There's non-lethal ways of dealing with someone who's not in their right mind," said Tanya Johnson. "We're not supposed to be killing these people, we're supposed to be helping them."

7 law enforcement officers shot, 1 killed in South Carolina

The incident began around 4 p.m. just outside the city of Florence as deputies tried to serve a search warrant. Authorities say a suspect is in custody.

Probes of Trump taxes carry potential for millions in fines

The statute of limitations for bringing criminal charges has long run out, but civil cases have no such limits, and the financial penalties could be staggering.

Art Hounds: Race and politics set the stage for a noir thriller in 'West of Central'
Plus, Art Hounds recommend "Le Cirque Feerique" and a national tour of "Sweat." 
FAA bill may provide relief to air travelers in cramped seats

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Wednesday reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bill has a number of provisions that would make flying more comfortable for travelers.

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