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Republicans: Demuth is nice to her staff. Does that matter to voters? Plus, Ellison’s record on fraud.
by Matthew Blake
https://www.minnpost.com/newsletter/republicans-demuth-is-nice-to-her-staff-does-that-matter-to-voters-plus-ellisons-record-on-fraud/

After 74 investigation, Minnesota senators seek law regulating autism therapy
Lawmakers target private-equity firms that are turning huge profits by providing applied behavior analysis to children as young as 2.
By Beth Hawkins, The 74
https://www.minnpost.com/education/2026/10/after-74-investigation-minnesota-senators-seek-law-regulating-autism-therapy/ ( Read more... )

Crypto ATM scams have wreaked havoc in Wisconsin. A new law is helping change that, but did it go far enough?
Wisconsin opted not to ban the kiosks like some states, but police and regulators say the restrictions are already having a positive effect.
By Jacob Szczap, Wisconsin Watch
https://www.minnpost.com/public-safety/2026/09/crypto-atm-scams-have-wreaked-havoc-in-wisconsin-a-new-law-is-helping-change-that-but-did-it-go-far-enough/

Artscape on the road: Visiting artist Andy DuCett’s homage to Winona
The Minneapolis-based artist’s love for the city comes through in ‘Home(town),’ now featured at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
by Sheila Regan
https://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2026/09/artscape-on-the-road-visiting-artist-andy-ducetts-homage-to-winona/ ( Read more... )

Pearson's Candy Company shuts down St. Paul factory for good
Ahmed Hassan St. Paul
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/28/pearsons-candy-company-shuts-down-st-paul-factory

Twin Cities snowplow drivers get some early practice for winter roads
Matt Mikus St. Paul
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/28/snowplow-drivers-in-the-twin-cities-ready-themselves-for-winter-roads
Now if only they'd run the street designers through the same course... ( Read more... )

What to know about COVID-19 and flu vaccines in Minnesota this fall
Erica Zurek
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/25/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-covid19-and-flu-vaccines-in-minnesota-this-fall

A 'Monarch Highway' in the central U.S. stalled. But states are still planting butterfly rest stops
By Rachel Cramer | Harvest Public Media
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/26/a-monarch-highway-in-the-central-us-stalled-but-states-are-planting-rest-stops ( Read more... )

‘We’ve moved the needle’: How a citizen group is shaping cleanup efforts on the Minnesota River
The Minnesota River Collaborative focuses its legal and technical expertise on drainage projects along the river, one of the most polluted in the country.
by Forrest Peterson
https://www.minnpost.com/environment/2026/09/weve-moved-the-needle-how-a-citizen-group-is-shaping-minnesota-river-cleanup-efforts-on-the-minnesota-river/

Minnesota has some of country’s lowest teen pregnancy rates – but worst racial disparities
While the overall trend is positive, experts and advocates worry federal cuts will lead to backsliding and leave disparities unaddressed.
by Maddie Robinson
https://www.minnpost.com/community-health/2026/09/minnesota-has-some-of-countrys-lowest-teen-pregnancy-rates-but-worst-racial-disparities/ ( Read more... )

Franklin Ave. mainstay the Seward Cafe is facing “dire financial straits.” The vegan/vegetarian spot has been a Twin Cities institution since the mid-’70s but costs have continued to rise while sales have dropped. Via MinnPost
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/longtime-minneapolis-coffee-shop-says-its-in-dire-financial-straits

Minneapolis is making progress on homeless encampments, but sanitation remains an afterthought
Other cities have shown the value of sanitation infrastructure for the homeless. Minneapolis needs to make funding available.
By Amy Boelter
https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2026/09/minneapolis-is-making-progress-on-homeless-encampments-but-sanitation-remains-an-afterthought/ ( Read more... )

Secrets of the universe: Scientists in South Dakota may have found dark matter
Rapid City, S.D.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/19/in-south-dakota-scientists-may-have-found-dark-matter-in-an-old-gold-mine

Torrential rain causes flooding, mudslides in southern Minnesota
Andrew Krueger
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/19/torrential-rain-flooding-mudslides-southern-minnesota ( Read more... )

Crime in Minnesota is dropping and we don’t know why
by Matthew Blake
https://www.minnpost.com/newsletter/crime-in-minnesota-is-dropping-and-we-dont-know-why/

On Election Day, polling sites should be ‘islands of calm,’ says Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon
Hoping to discourage Election Day drama, state officials reminded the public that everyone must respect a 100-foot perimeter around voting sites.
by Brian Martucci
https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2026/09/on-election-day-polling-sites-should-be-islands-of-calm-says-minnesota-secretary-of-state-steve-simon/ ( Read more... )

In 2025, FDA investigators found some troubling stuff at Gold Star Distribution in Minneapolis: nine live rodents, 17 dead rodents “in various states of decay,” and several live birds and worms. The company sells food mostly to stores in Minnesota, and promises of upgrades to the facility have not progressed sufficiently, so the federal government is now suing Gold Star Distribution to force the closure of the facility. Via MinnPost
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/15/gold-star-distribution-sued-by-feds-will-close-pestinfested-minneapolis-food-warehouse

And finally in your news roundup: The New York Times has named Khue’s Kitchen, located near University and 280, as one of the 50 best restaurants in the United States. Chef Eric Pham is the son of Khue Pham, a longtime chef at Eat Street’s Quang, and his menu draws on traditional Vietnamese fare while adding his own twist. Hopefully you already tried it because good luck getting in there now. Via MinnPost
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/new-york-times-names-st-paul-restaurant-one-of-the-nations-best ( Read more... )

It's about time to file those estimated taxes.

The long-term seasonal outlook for Minnesota is pointing towards a warmer than usual winter with less precipitation thanks to a possibly record-setting El Niño. During the last one in 2023-24, the winter temperature was 10 degrees F above normal, and that was a moderate El Niño. This year’s has the potential to be a “super” one. Via MinnPost
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-weather/super-el-nino-for-the-ages-increasingly-likely-what-it-means-for-minnesota ( Read more... )