'Let’s not forget we are here' : Capitol display for Día de los Muertos empowers visitors

St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief 

View this email as a web page Nov. 1, 2022 Happy November, The Twin Cities hit 65 degrees this Halloween. It was the warmest in 22 years. Expect mid-70s across southern Minnesota tomorrow. Get the latest on Updraft. Subscribe to our Minnesota Today podcast to get up-to-date news twice daily. 'Let's not forget we are here' : Capitol display for Día de los Muertos empowers visitors Today marked the unveiling of an altar, or ofrenda, to celebrate the day when loved ones who've passed away come back to visit with the living. "This is a great way of screaming that we are here at the Capitol. That we are Latinos at the Capitol," said altar artist Flor Soto. St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief Axel Henry has been with the force since 1998, working his way through the ranks as an officer, sergeant and district commander. He currently runs the department's narcotics, financial intelligence and human trafficking division.  How much are candidates spending ahead of the election? A lot. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst dove into the numbers: It's shaping up to be a $100 million election year for offices tied to the State Capitol — not even counting the activity in local and federal races that are also competing for the public's attention.  Wait! Pumpkins can be composted, donated to farms, fed to wildlife Hold off before throwing that porch pumpkin into the trash along with Halloween candy wrappers. Those jack-o'-lanterns don't have to end up in the local landfill.  Fall's the best time to prep garden soil for new plants If you're planning a new bed for perennials, groundcovers, shrubs or trees to plant next spring, the path to success starts with a good foundation. It's easier to improve soil before plants are in place, so the time to do so is now. 'Family loving, sports obsessed': Adam Zimmer, fmr. Vikings assistant coach, dies The 38-year-old was working this season as an offensive analyst for the Cincinnati Bengals, after eight years with the Vikings under his father. No cause has been given. — Amy Felegy, MPR News SPONSOR   Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe today! Preference Center ❘ Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Minnesota Public Radio 480 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN, 55101