Friday, October 17th — Organizers are preparing for the “No Kings” protest at The Commons near U.S. Bank Stadium,  one of more than a thousand rallies planned nationwide this weekend. A Minneapolis man tracks down his stolen car using an Apple AirTag, and police find the suspect asleep inside. A student survivor of the Annunciation Church shooting shares her inspiring recovery story after returning to school. And a new housing project breaks ground in southeast Minneapolis as city leaders push to add more affordable homes.
 Plus, the state braces for a colder, snowier winter, Paul McCartney takes the stage tonight at U.S. Bank Stadium, and Gopher fans are ready to pack Huntington Bank Stadium for a Friday night showdown.
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Thursday, October 16th — A southern Minnesota woman faces sentencing for a crash that killed two Amish children, an alleged black-market Botox spa in Prior Lake is under investigation for using unauthorized drugs and operating without medical oversight. Minneapolis police are tracking down suspects after more than 120 cars were damaged in just one week. And Hennepin EMS welcomes a new four-legged teammate, Rigsby, a therapy pup bringing comfort to first responders after months of tragedy.
 Plus, the government shutdown deepens with thousands of federal workers at risk of layoffs, and Prince’s Purple Rain makes its pre-Broadway debut at the State Theatre.
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Wednesday, October 15th — A violent overnight crash in northeast Minneapolis leaves two people hurt after their cars slam into a train. KMOJ Radio, the “Voice of the Black Community," is being forced to move ahead of light rail construction, launching a campaign to fund a new home. Lawmakers debate rising health insurance costs as premiums spike across Minnesota, and travelers pack MSP Airport for MEA weekend, with a few new changes to help with the rush.
Plus, the government shutdown is now in its second week, threatening food assistance for Minnesotans. And in today’s Bright Spot: the “Tulip House”, a beloved Minneapolis landmark, is for sale, but one big question remains: will the new owners keep its blooming tradition alive?
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Tuesday, October 14th – Mayors from across Minnesota unite at the Capitol, urging lawmakers to give cities more power over gun safety. In Wisconsin, the Hudson School Board votes to close two elementary schools despite emotional pleas from the community. A former Saint Paul Police employee is arrested after a massive drug bust involving meth, fentanyl, and firearms. And in southern Minnesota, a $25,000 AI scam is stopped just in time, thanks to a suspicious courier and alert investigators.
Plus, White Bear Lake parents demand accountability after an adult enrolled as a teen in high school, and the Green Line Extension finally begins testing trains.
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Monday, October 13th — Faulty DWI tests may have led to inaccurate convictions across Minnesota, prompting an immediate statewide inspection of all testing instruments. A Douglas County couple survives a carbon monoxide scare as fire officials launch a new campaign to prevent similar tragedies. Sioux descendants file a historic lawsuit against the United States, on Indigenous Peoples Day, seeking recognition and the return of ancestral land near Lake Pepin. And fall travel takes off as MSP braces for a busy MEA break week.
Plus — President Trump signs a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Minneapolis’ mayoral race heats up with new endorsements and DFL controversy, and the FBI issues a warning about a billion-dollar “phantom hacker” scam.
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Friday, October 10th — Three new measles cases are confirmed in Dakota County, bringing Minnesota’s total to 20. Health officials say the outbreak is tied to unvaccinated individuals, and we hear from the state’s director of infectious disease. Then, a woman is brutally attacked at a St. Paul train platform — with witnesses nearby — and now the male suspect is linked to another violent assault.
Plus, Minnesota faces a federal ultimatum over transgender athlete policies, and hundreds of millions in school funding could be at risk. And finally, there’s a new polar bear at Como Zoo — meet Astra, a 700-pound addition.
Also: a ceasefire takes hold in Gaza, a wildfire spreads near Crosby-Manitou State Park, Gophers football prepares for homecoming, and the Savannah Bananas are bringing their baseball circus to Target Field next summer.
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Thursday, October 9th – Firefighters are battling a wildfire near Crosby Manitou State Park in Minnesota’s Northland that has now grown to 50 acres. At the same time, new AI technology is being tested to help detect wildfires sooner. A standoff in Royalton forces a nearby elementary school into lockdown after a man with multiple warrants climbs onto his roof and refuses to come down for hours. Anoka County sues MnDOT over $6.2 million redirected to a proposed whitewater surf park on the Rum River, calling it a waste of taxpayer dollars. And the Minnesota Wild kick off their 25th anniversary season tonight in St. Louis with high hopes and a historic new contract for Kirill Kaprizov.
Plus: National Guard troops deploy to a Chicago suburb as a federal judge has yet to decide if that's legal. Two northern Minnesota companies settle workplace sex discrimination claims. Anders Folk launches his campaign for Hennepin County Attorney. Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner announces his retirement. CHS Field transforms into a haunted attraction. And Rolling Stone stirs debate with its new list of the 250 greatest songs of the 21st century.
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Wednesday, October 8th – A 21-year-old man is dead and three others are hurt after a shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis bar just steps from City Hall. Vandals target Temple Israel with antisemitic graffiti overnight, prompting a strong response from city leaders. Faith leaders across Minnesota gather at the State Capitol, launching “Seven Days of Prayer and Action” while calling for an assault weapons ban. And new details emerge in the White Bear Lake High School investigation after a 22-year-old used a fake identity to enroll as a student.
Plus: a Sartell 7th grader dies after a tragic bike crash. The federal government shutdown drags into a second week, leaving Coast Guard members and National Guard troops bracing to miss paychecks. Crews recover one of three Mankato men buried in an Alaska avalanche. And a Broadway-bound Purple Rain musical extends its Twin Cities run before heading to New York.
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Tuesday, October 7th – A Minneapolis man accused of setting a deadly duplex fire appears in court, charged with second-degree murder. In St. Paul, prosecutors say a bar bouncer’s punch killed a man outside Blues Saloon; he now faces manslaughter charges. Minnesota leaders gather at the North Star Summit to talk about AI, politics, and the economy. And the Minnesota Wild give fans a first taste of new arena eats before the home opener.
Plus: remembering two years since the Hamas attacks in Israel, Norway’s Crown Prince visits Minnesota, and the National Weather Service confirms an EF-5 tornado in North Dakota, the first in the U.S. in more than a decade.
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Monday, October 6th – Minneapolis mayoral candidates square off in another debate, with public safety and affordable housing front and center. In St. Paul, voters get their own forum tonight as Mayor Melvin Carter faces four challengers. Meanwhile, Governor Walz and legislative leaders remain locked in a stalemate over calling a special session in response to the Annunciation shooting. In Sartell, a 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after a bike crash, but a CPR instructor’s quick action may have saved his life. And an iconic Minnesota restaurant makes its comeback — Chi-Chi’s is back.
Plus: federal officials push back on Title IX compliance in Minnesota schools, Latino Business Week kicks off in Minneapolis, Governor Walz declares October “Shelter Animals Month,” and the Vikings grab a London win.
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