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In today's newsletter:

  • El Niño could mean a milder, drier winter for Minneapolis
  • Troopers say driver rammed squad cars in downtown Minneapolis stop
  • Which major Minneapolis freeway will shut down all weekend?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Remaining cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Here's How Much Snow MN Can Expect This Winter, Old Farmer's Almanac Predictions Say (patch.com) — Minneapolis residents are being told to expect a milder and drier winter than usual, thanks to a strengthening El Niño pattern that is reshaping global weather. While other regions may see heavier snowfall, Minnesota is forecast to have relatively tame conditions, even as international climate agencies warn that ocean temperatures and extreme weather risks are reaching unprecedented levels.
   

2. Wisconsin Woman Charged With Fleeing MN State Trooper, Refusing Blood Test (patch.com) — Minneapolis readers may want to know that a Wisconsin woman is accused of fleeing a Minnesota State Trooper during an early-morning traffic stop downtown, ramming several squad cars near Washington Avenue and 2nd Avenue South. She allegedly refused a court-ordered blood or urine test, leading to felony fleeing and gross misdemeanor test-refusal charges in Hennepin County, with a new arrest warrant and higher bail now in place.
   

3. Plan ahead: Weekend road closures in Minneapolis, St. Paul (kare11.com) — Expect major disruption on eastbound I-394 into downtown Minneapolis all weekend, with traffic detoured via Highway 169 and I-94 until early Monday morning. If you're also heading toward St. Paul, be aware Highway 52 will close overnight Saturday, so plan alternate routes now to avoid long delays across the Twin Cities.
   

4. Government & Nonprofit Career Fair – Sentinel Newsletter (carleton.edu) — Students and recent grads can head into Minneapolis on October 23 for a Government & Nonprofit Career Fair at the University of Minnesota's Coffman Memorial Union. The event will bring roughly 100 public and nonprofit employers together, with transportation options and registration handled through Handshake, giving attendees a focused way to explore internships and full-time roles.
   

5. Late Liberty surge sinks Lynx 93-81 in a possible playoff preview (kare11.com) — Lynx fans in Minneapolis saw a tough home loss as the New York Liberty pulled away late for a 93-81 win, despite 20 points from Olivia Miles. The game, billed as a possible first-round playoff preview, still leaves Minnesota holding the league's top seed while New York climbs to sixth, tightening the WNBA postseason race.
   

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