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Minnesota Zoo shows off spooky side with Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

You may already be feeling the Halloween spirit in the air now that it's October. The Minnesota Zoo is getting into the spirit, too.

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10 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

10 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

When is the best time to book holiday travel?

When is the best time to book holiday travel?

Players, fans return to Eden Prairie for game suspended by homecoming shooting

Players, fans return to Eden Prairie for game suspended by homecoming shooting

Community members call for solutions to gun violence in Edina

Community members call for solutions to gun violence in Edina

6 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

6 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Minnesota typography professor's art to be displayed at the Vatican

Minnesota typography professor's art to be displayed at the Vatican

Demuth and Klobuchar each pitch their plan for Minnesota's economy

Demuth and Klobuchar each pitch their plan for Minnesota's economy

Minnesota family seeks answers after Medica changes children's nursing coverage

Minnesota family seeks answers after Medica changes children's nursing coverage

St. Paul dance instructor is teaching people of all ages, abilities

St. Paul dance instructor is teaching people of all ages, abilities

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 5, 2026

NEXT Weather: 5 p.m. report on Oct. 5, 2026

Vance Boelter’s state trial moved to May 2027

Vance Boelter’s state trial moved to May 2027

Eden Prairie finishes homecoming football game interrupted by gun violence

Eden Prairie finishes homecoming football game interrupted by gun violence

Square Roots restaurant serves up opportunity, support

Square Roots restaurant serves up opportunity, support

New novel “Ivy Ever After” tells story of girl living with cystic fibrosis

New novel “Ivy Ever After” tells story of girl living with cystic fibrosis

New speed cameras go up in Burnsville construction zone

New speed cameras go up in Burnsville construction zone

The Somali Brief launches in Twin Cities

The Somali Brief launches in Twin Cities

NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report on Oct. 5, 2026

NEXT Weather: 4 p.m. report on Oct. 5, 2026

12 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

12 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 5, 2026 | NEXT Weather

State trial for Vance Boelter delayed until May 2027

State trial for Vance Boelter delayed until May 2027

Why traffic cameras will be along a construction zone in Burnsville

Why traffic cameras will be along a construction zone in Burnsville

Lynnmonade expands from COVID-era stand to event hospitality company

Lynnmonade expands from COVID-era stand to event hospitality company

These home warranties are actually worth the money

These home warranties are actually worth the money

Landing gear emergency sends Delta flight back to Minneapolis

Landing gear emergency sends Delta flight back to Minneapolis

ComMUSICaton hosts summit for LGBTQIA+ youth, allies

ComMUSICaton hosts summit for LGBTQIA+ youth, allies

AJ Hilton talks music, the caffeine-free lifestyle in Lakeville Magazine

AJ Hilton talks music, the caffeine-free lifestyle in Lakeville Magazine

NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 5, 2026

NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 5, 2026

Vance Boelter seeks change of venue in state murder trial

Vance Boelter seeks change of venue in state murder trial

After homecoming shooting, Eden Prairie students return to class with safety top of mind

After homecoming shooting, Eden Prairie students return to class with safety top of mind

More LRT security after deadly Minneapolis shooting, and more headlines

More LRT security after deadly Minneapolis shooting, and more headlines

Minnesota boy gifted Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

Minnesota boy gifted Star Wars-themed wheelchair costume

Federal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI "nudification" ban

Federal appeals court pauses Minnesota's AI "nudification" ban

Ellison defends fraud record, Trump lawsuits in tight Minnesota AG race

Ellison defends fraud record, Trump lawsuits in tight Minnesota AG race

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 5, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report for Minnesota on Oct. 5, 2026

5:30 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 4, 2026 | NEXT Weather

5:30 p.m. forecast for Minnesota from Oct. 4, 2026 | NEXT Weather

Community honors Gilbert, the Hortman family's golden retriever, with a Wayzata pathway

Community honors Gilbert, the Hortman family's golden retriever, with a Wayzata pathway

Hatch-Bloomington pitch contest awards $124,000 to 5 small businesses

Hatch-Bloomington pitch contest awards $124,000 to 5 small businesses

Staying active as we age: Lifespark's Joel Theisen on why it matters

Staying active as we age: Lifespark's Joel Theisen on why it matters

Lilian Chebii, Victor Shitsama win 2026 Twin Cities Marathon

Lilian Chebii, Victor Shitsama win 2026 Twin Cities Marathon

Keith Ellison talks MN attorney general race, responds to Ron Schutz's comments on fraud convictions

Keith Ellison talks MN attorney general race, responds to Ron Schutz's comments on fraud convictions

1 dead in shooting on Green Line light rail train in Minneapolis, police say

1 dead in shooting on Green Line light rail train in Minneapolis, police say

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 3, 2026

NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report on Oct. 3, 2026

Community members honor Gilbert Hortman

Community members honor Gilbert Hortman

Wisconsin trooper dies days after he was injured on the job

Wisconsin trooper dies days after he was injured on the job

Homecoming dance at Eden Prairie suspended after shooting at football game

Homecoming dance at Eden Prairie suspended after shooting at football game

NEXT Weather: Afternoon report on Oct. 3, 2026

NEXT Weather: Afternoon report on Oct. 3, 2026

Man charged with stabbing teacher at Minnesota university

Man charged with stabbing teacher at Minnesota university

2 hurt in Eden Prairie homecoming shooting, and more headlines

2 hurt in Eden Prairie homecoming shooting, and more headlines

Twin Cities Rock and Mineral Show returns to State Fair Grandstand

Twin Cities Rock and Mineral Show returns to State Fair Grandstand

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