U of M Regents Vote to Demolish Historic Grain Elevator: Patch PM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Minnesota Patch:

• U of M Regents Vote to Demolish Historic Grain Elevator

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Friday morning to authorize the demolition of the Electric Steel Elevator Property.

• Click It or Ticket: Extra Seat Belt Enforcement Begins Friday

Most Minnesotans buckle up whenever they get into their vehicle, but pickup drivers have the lowest seat belt use.

• Nurses Ratify Contract With Allina Health, Will Return Tuesday

Nurses from Abbott Northwestern, Mercy, Phillips Eye Institute, United, and Unity hospitals voted to ratify the contract Thursday.

• Ramsey County Asking Hunters to Help Find Missing Body

Ramsey County officials are asking hunters to keep an eye open for anything that may lead to the whereabouts of Michelle Newell's body.

• Sen. Al Franken, Angie Craig Denounce Jason Lewis for Supporting Donald Trump Despite Allegations of Sexual Assault

Minnesota Democrats are coming after Jason Lewis for supporting Donald Trump despite recent claims that Trump has committed sexual assault.

Also worth a read:

• Teen Charged with First-Degree Murder in Killing of Adult, Baby in South Minneapolis
• Jacob Wetterling's Parents Speak in First Interview Since Son's Murderer Confessed
• Peaking or Past Peak: A Fall Foliage Status for All of Minnesota's State Parks
• Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
• 12 of Minnesota's Best Pumpkin Patches
• Woodbury Woman Told Police She Was Abducted By Aliens

Did you miss Thursday’s Patch PM? Read it here.

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