Sheriff's Office Blasts Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Over Pipeline Involvement: Patch PM

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

Gov. Dayton Releases Plan to Provide Health Insurance Rebate

Facing the prospect of MNsure premiums skyrocketing up to 67 percent, Gov. Mark Dayton released a plan Thursday to address the rising rates.

Sweet! Here’s Minnesota’s Favorite Halloween Candy

Two lists of every state's favorite Halloween candy disagree on what the most popular sweet is in Minnesota. What's your go-to treat?

Hopkins Police Seek Info on Hit-And-Run that Killed 75-Year-Old Pedestrian

Police said a motorist struck Dolores Stafford, a long-time resident of Hopkins, before fleeing the scene. Stafford later died.

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Blasts Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Over Dakota Access Pipeline Involvement

The bad blood between the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith is no secret.

Lutheran Pastor Jailed on Suspicion of Child Porn Charges

A Lutheran pastor from central Minnesota was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of possessing child pornography.

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: What to See and What to Skip

Will the third film in "The Da Vinci Code" franchise be another blockbuster? Plus, two kid-friendly films that will give you warm fuzzies.

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• Majority of Minnesotans Polled Say Donald Trump Unfit to Be President Because of Lewd Comments
• U of M Researchers Invent ‘Perfect’ Soap Molecule
• Voters in Hennepin County Will Check-In Using iPads on Election Day
• Mysterious: Woodbury Woman's Car Rolls on its Own, Runs Over Man's Foot
• Minnesota Football at Illinois: Everything You Need To Know
• Burnsville Police Wrongfully Killed Man with Mental Illness, Lawsuit Claims
• Met Council Awards $118 Million Contract to Build New Light Rail Vehicles

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• Eagan 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Burnsville 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map
• Mendota Heights 2016 Halloween Sex Offender Safety Map

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