Quick Hits

• It's debate day in the governor's race: Klobuchar and Demuth face off Monday morning in their first debate, moderated by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser.
• A mild, dry week ahead: Forecasters say the Twin Cities stay dry and mild with above-average temperatures today through Saturday, Oct. 24 — average highs this time of October run in the upper 50s, and it gets even warmer as the week goes on.
• Wild edge Columbus, 2-1: Kirill Kaprizov broke a second-period tie with his NHL-leading 10th goal and Jesper Wallstedt stopped 13 shots Sunday night in St. Paul.
• A dozen displaced in Minneapolis: A fire concentrated on the ground floor of an apartment building at 510 E 24th St. displaced 12 residents.
• $214 million from Meta: Minnesota is set to receive at least $214 million from a national Meta settlement related to kids, and state leaders are debating how the money should be used.

Golden Valley & West Metro

A quiet weekend on the hyperlocal beat — no items from Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal or New Hope made Monday's digest. The closest news to home comes from St. Louis Park, where the Twin Cities Film Festival brought actor Jeremy Swift to town. He stopped by KARE 11 Saturday to discuss his film "Welcome to the Fishbowl," which screened Sunday at 4:45 p.m. at Marcus West End Cinema.

Minneapolis

• Police are investigating a Friday night shooting near Lake Street East that left a man injured.
• Modern Times Cafe, the south Minneapolis restaurant that drew national attention for giving away free meals during Operation Metro Surge, announced Saturday it will close at the end of the year.
• Hundreds filled The Commons downtown Saturday for the latest No Kings event, this one aimed at encouraging voter participation ahead of Election Day; MinnPost's daily roundup noted the gathering came with a different emphasis this time — getting out the vote.
• On Sunday night, Somali-American police officers held a town hall addressing gang violence, with community members sharing possible solutions.
• North Loop Green's fall lineup features more than 45 free events, including dog-friendly activities, movie screenings and Halloween festivities.
• On the arts beat: "Twelve Kinds of Ice," a new musical celebrating the magic of winter and childhood memories, makes its world premiere at Children's Theatre Company. And at the Minneapolis Farmers Market, look for X2 Pastries — the Saint Paul bakery founded by two Hmong women offering banana bread, sourdough, sticky buns, croissants and character macarons.

St. Paul

• Police Chief Axel Henry has expanded his lawsuit against Mayor Kaohly Her, adding a reprisal claim under the Minnesota Human Rights Act, according to court documents reported by KARE 11.
• Police are investigating after a man shot and injured his girlfriend before fatally shooting himself; officers were called to the scene at 3:46 p.m.
• A heads-up for anyone parked on St. Paul streets: the city's annual fall street sweeping begins Monday, so move your car and keep leaves and debris out of the street.

Local Sports

• Minnesota United rallied for a 3-2 win over St. Louis City on Saturday, snapping the visitors' 19-match unbeaten streak. Rafael Navarro scored unassisted in the fourth minute and Marcus Caldeira's 86th-minute goal sealed the comeback.
• The 20th-ranked Gophers men's hockey team skated to a 2-2 tie with No. 9 Minnesota Duluth Saturday at AMSOIL Arena, with Brodie Ziemer scoring both goals; Wyatt Cullen and LJ Mooney countered for the Bulldogs.

Weather

The week ahead looks dry and mild across the metro, with above-average highs today through Saturday, Oct. 24 — and even warmer weather as the week progresses. That's prime conditions for a color tour: DNR Parks and Trails spokesperson Sara Berhow shared a guide this weekend to finding the most vibrant fall colors at Minnesota state parks.

Minnesota Statewide

• Sunday's "At Issue" on KSTP featured a debate between the candidates for secretary of state, including Democratic incumbent Steve Simon, plus segments on the Omar investigation and new polls.
• In the east metro, 3M PFAS pollution has made clean drinking water a campaign issue in a legislative district — candidate Tom Dippel, while door-knocking in Hastings, called it "a very local issue here."