Black Pedestrian Arrested in Edina is Suing Officer, City: Patch PM

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

Black Pedestrian Arrested in Edina is Suing Officer, City

Larnie Thomas claims that he was subjected to malicious discrimination by the Edina police, a violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Authorities Investigate Apparent Suicide at Dakota County Jail

The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide by hanging of an inmate which occurred at the Dakota County Jail.

Poll: Minnesota Vikings At Chicago Bears, Who Wins Tonight?

The Minnesota Vikings could take a two-game lead in the division with a win against the Chicago Bears tonight.

'Charity Care' for Minnesota Hospitals Plunges Following Implementation of Obamacare: Report

Since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, uncompensated care costs at hospitals have decreased by 16.7 percent in Minnesota.

The Jacob Wetterling Story: A 5-Part Patch Special Report

Why did it take investigators nearly 27 years to find out what happened to Jacob Wetterling?

Also worth a read:

• Gov. Dayton Releases Plan to Provide Health Insurance Rebate
• Sweet! Here’s Minnesota’s Favorite Halloween Candy
• Hopkins Police Seek Info on Hit-And-Run that Killed 75-Year-Old Pedestrian
• Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Blasts Lt. Gov. Tina Smith Over Dakota Access Pipeline Involvement
• Lutheran Pastor Jailed on Suspicion of Child Porn Charges