Winter Will Finally Come to Minnesota Next Week: Patch PM

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

Here Comes Winter: Mild Weekend Ahead, Colder Temps Follow

The high for Thursday in the Twin Cities will be 18.

MnDOT Employee Rescues Lost Dog

MnDOT drivers encounter many interesting things on Twin Cities roadways, but they usually don't bark.

294 Sexual Assaults Reported at Minnesota Colleges Last Year

Out of the 294 sexual assaults reported, only 79 incidents ended with disciplinary action greater than a warning.

Minnesota Twins Mourn Loss of Longtime Former Employee Tom Mee

Tom Mee was widely regarded as the Minnesota Twins' first employee. He died Friday morning at the age of 88.

Minnesota Is No. 1 in Voting (Again)

More Minnesotans registered, voted, and cast ballots early than ever before.

$1.4 Billion Budget Surplus Projected for Minnesota: Report

State officials reported a $1.4 billion projected budget surplus for Minnesota Friday morning.

Also worth a read:

• Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Schedule 2016 for Minnesota
• Man Wearing Halloween Mask Kidnapped 21-Year-Old, Held Him for Ransom: Charges
• Interstate 35W Bridge to Light Up Red for World AIDS Day
• November 2016 Was 2nd Warmest on Record for the Twin Cities
• Watch: Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Block Elevators at Wells Fargo in Minneapolis
• Get Well Soon: Mike Zimmer Will Not Coach Vikings in Game Against Dallas Cowboys