MPR News PM Update

Oct. 18, 2023

🌧️ Rainy Wednesday! While cloud cover has certainly increased, temps will still be relatively mild and above normal with low 60s south and low to mid 50s north. Get the latest on Updraft.

Smashing: The artists behind the pumpkins at the Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo hosts an annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, where local artists carve intricate designs into thousands of pumpkins. Managed by Brian Christensen, the workshop produces up to 8,000 pumpkins each year, with a focus on wildlife themes.
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As Minnesota schools begin annual October break, just what is 'MEA weekend'?
Most kids in Minnesota are heading into a long weekend as public schools across the state close for “MEA.” It’s a longstanding annual tradition — but for people who didn’t grow up in the state, and maybe for a few people who did, it might be a bit confusing.
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🚨 Officers sought to search rural Princeton couple's home for meth before shootout
When officers tried to execute the warrant last Thursday morning, they were met with a volley of gunfire. Five officers sustained injuries not considered life threatening.
🗳️ Simon, Ellison vow to step in after Mille Lacs County judge challenges felon vote law
In a pair of sentencing orders last week, Judge Matthew Quinn said the law restoring voting rights to those convicted of a felony who serve out their prison sentence was unconstitutional. And he barred two people from voting, registering to vote or attempting to vote while on probation.
🏛️ House Republicans reject Rep. Jim Jordan for speaker of the House, again
The House of Representatives remains paralyzed as House Republicans again struggle to agree on any member to serve as speaker.
🎂 Happy 2nd Birthday Minnesota Now! 
Two years ago today Minnesota Now went on the air for the first time, sharing the stories that matter to Minnesotans. Here are the team's favorite stories from the past year.
—  Nicole Johnson, MPR News
 
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