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Briefings · Monday, October 26, 2026
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Minnesota Midday: Soaking rain statewide, Vikings stay unbeaten and Basilica of Saint Mary arrests

Rain across Minnesota today with highs mostly in the 40s, the Vikings beat the Colts to move to 6-0, and seven people arrested after a reported burglary at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis.

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STORY 1

Soaking rain moves across Minnesota Mondayconfirmed

Widespread rain is falling across Minnesota on Monday, October 26, with some areas forecast to top an inch, according to CBS Minnesota. Highs are mostly in the 40s, with the Twin Cities near 46 degrees, FOX 9 reports. Rain clears early Tuesday, and Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with highs in the upper 60s in some areas.

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STORY 2

Vikings beat Colts 16-10 to improve to 6-0confirmed

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-10 in Minneapolis on Sunday, October 25, to improve to 6-0, making them the only undefeated team left in the NFL, according to CBS Minnesota and KSTP. Safety Harrison Smith intercepted Daniel Jones with about a minute left to seal the win. The Vikings play at Detroit next Sunday.

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STORY 3

Seven arrested after reported burglary at Minneapolis' Basilica of Saint Marydeveloping

Minneapolis police arrested seven people, three adults and four juveniles, early Saturday, October 24, on suspicion of burglary of a business, fleeing police on foot and trespassing at the Basilica of Saint Mary, after a security monitoring company called 911 just before 1 a.m. The adults were booked into Hennepin County Jail and the juveniles were released, and the police juvenile unit leads the investigation. The church, which is in the middle of a renovation, reported damage and expects a repair estimate Monday. The arrests are allegations, not findings of guilt.

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3 questions · 30 seconds

Quick quiz: did you catch it?

1. Which day this week is forecast to be Minnesota's warmest?

2. Which Vikings safety intercepted Daniel Jones late to seal the win over the Colts?

3. Who called 911 about the reported burglary at the Basilica of Saint Mary?

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