>>Newport Woman Ejected from Motorcycle Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries
(St. Paul Park, MN) — A woman from Newport is hospitalized in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in Washington County. The Minnesota State Patrol says a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Highway 61 Sunday evening, and a passenger was ejected from the motorcycle. Troopers say 60-year-old Kimberly Robinson was taken to Regions Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 70-year-old motorcycle driver fled the scene and was later arrested at his home in Inver Grove Heights. The report says alcohol was involved.
>>Boy Killed while Biking in Moorhead Identified
(Moorhead, MN) — Authorities have identified the boy who was struck and killed while riding his bike in Moorhead last Thursday as nine-year-old Adam Amin. Police say Adam was in a crosswalk when he was hit by a City of Moorhead truck. The driver has been identified as 64-year-old Victor Port of West Fargo. Adam was preparing to start fourth grade. His family remembers him as a joyful child who lit up every room with his smile, laughter, and positive energy. A GoFundMe has been created to help the family with funeral and other expenses.
>>Governor Walz Heading Overseas for Trade Mission
(St. Paul, MN) – Governor Tim Walz will be leading a trade mission to Switzerland and Germany. The trip is planned for November 15th through the 21st. The governor’s delegation will travel to major business centers: Zurich, Düsseldorf, and Berlin. The mission of the trip will focus on growing the state’s exports of goods and services, showcasing Minnesota as a top destination for business investment, and strengthening existing ties. Germany is Minnesota’s 8th largest export market, and Switzerland is 22nd.
>>Minnesota Sees Tougher Home Buying Market
(Undated) — A new national survey ranks Minneapolis and St. Paul among the tougher markets for first-time home buyers. WalletHub’s study of 300 U.S. cities placed Minneapolis at 178 and St. Paul at 210. The rankings were based on factors like home affordability, real estate market health, and quality of life. Palm Bay, Florida, topped the list as the best city for first-time buyers, while Berkeley, California, ranked last.
>>Twins Open Series Against Tigers in Detroit
(Detroit, MI) — The Minnesota Twins open a three-game series against the first-place Detroit Tigers tonight (Mon 5:40 p.m.) at Comerica Park. The 52-and-59 Twins are 12 games behind the 65-and-48 Tigers in the American League Central division. Minnesota is coming off a 5-4 win over the Guardians in the series finale Sunday at Cleveland. Travis Adams is scheduled to start for the Twins in the opener versus Detroit’s Casey Mize.
>>Spirit Halloween Prep Throughout Minnesota
(Undated) – Spirit Halloween is making its seasonal return to Minnesota, with 19 store locations announced across the state. More than a dozen stores will open in the Twin Cities metro, with additional spots planned in Brainerd, Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, and St. Cloud. The full list of locations is available on the Spirit Halloween website—just in time for spooky season shopping.
