Democrat Angie Craig Holds Slight Lead Over Jason Lewis in New Poll: Patch PM

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

• Minnesota Town's Police Department Gets in Twitter Fight with Denver Police

The Wyoming, Minnesota police got into a friendly, though rather feisty, Twitter fight over the Vikings with the Denver police Tuesday.

• Democrat Angie Craig Holds Slight Lead Over Jason Lewis in New Poll

A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll shows Craig leading Republican Jason Lewis 46 percent to 41 percent, while 12 percent of voters remain undecided.

• Poll Gives Republican Erik Paulsen Sizeable Lead Over Terri Bonoff in Third District

In a KSTP/SurveyUSA poll, Republican Erik Paulsen leads Democrat Terri Bonoff 49 percent to 38 percent, while 13 percent remain undecided.

• Teen Birth Rates Continue Downward Trend in Hennepin County

Fewer teen girls in Hennepin County had children of their own in 2015; overall, 477 girls ages 15 to 19 gave birth, compared to 561 in 2014.

• Police Make Second Arrest in South Minneapolis Double Homicide

The Minneapolis Police Department arrested an adult male Tuesday in connection with the double homicide that included a baby victim. (

• President Obama Weighs in on Minnesota's Third District Race

President Barack Obama has recorded a video in which he endorses the Democratic candidate in Minnesota's competitive Third District race.

• High Scores Means Low Interest Rates for Minneapolis Taxpayers

Minneapolis has again received high credit ratings, helping to save more than $4.5 million in the coming years, officials say.

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

Also worth a read:

• Minnesota Sees Record-Breaking 73,400 Online Voter Registrations in 24 Hours
• Video Shows Cop Nearly Hit After Her Squad Car is Rear-Ended on I-94
• Bringing Jobs and Entertainment, Eagan's Central Park Commons Opens
• Twin Cities Law Enforcement Agencies Receive National Terrorism Prevention Award
• 10 Deaths on Minnesota Roads Since Thursday

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