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Briefings · Monday, November 2, 2026
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Minnesota Midday: Soaking Rain Statewide, Vikings' First Loss and Union Depot Evacuation

Statewide soaking rain through Election Day, the Vikings' 19-15 loss to the Lions, and the St. Paul Union Depot evacuation after a fight.

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STORY 1

Soaking rain soaks Minnesota Monday, with more showers through Election Dayconfirmed

Rain spread across Minnesota on Monday, November 2, becoming widespread by midday and continuing into the evening. CBS Minnesota says some areas could get 1 to 2 inches Monday, and KSTP says widespread amounts of 1 to 2 inches are likely across Minnesota and Wisconsin, with localized flooding possible but not expected to be widespread. FOX 9 puts the Twin Cities high near 64 degrees, versus an average of 49. Showers continue Tuesday, Election Day, and cooler air arrives Wednesday with highs in the low 50s.

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STORY 2

Lions beat Vikings 19-15 in Detroit, Minnesota's first loss of the seasonconfirmed

Jared Goff threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Jameson Williams with 4:35 left, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 19-15 on Sunday, November 1. The Vikings fell to 6-1, their first loss of the season. Kyler Murray was 17 of 29 for 210 yards, two touchdowns and an interception for Minnesota. The Vikings host the Buffalo Bills on Monday, November 9.

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STORY 3

St. Paul Union Depot evacuated after fight at vendor market; no arrestsdeveloping

A fight broke out Saturday night, October 31, around 9:15 p.m. at a vendor market at St. Paul Union Depot, and officers ordered the building cleared, KSTP reports. Several witnesses said they heard gunshots, but police found no evidence of a shooting. No arrests were reported, and no injuries were reported. Metro Transit briefly closed the Green Line stops at Union Depot; service has resumed.

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2. Where did the Saturday night fight prompt a building evacuation?

3. What is the Twin Cities' forecast high Monday, per FOX 9?

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