Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm with winds of 160 miles per hour. It’s expected to hit the gulf coast of Florida Wednesday. We'll hear from a Minnesotan who is preparing for Milton less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene.

A year ago today, 1,200 people were killed and more than 200 were taken hostage in an attack by Hamas on Israel. A rabbi joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer from Minneapolis to talk about this moment, which coincides with the holiest time of the year for Jewish people.

The Minnesota Twins’ general manager is leaving after a rough end to the season. Vikings season marches on. And the Lynx have one more game to decide if they make it to the WNBA finals. Sports guys Wally and Eric share their takes on all things Minnesota sports.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Cold Hart” by Morningbird.

Our Song of the Day was Golden Teachers by Afflatus.

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