It’s almost October but feels like July 

Endless summer: Usually we’d be thinking about jack-o-lanterns and hot apple cider, but with temperatures 15 to 20 degrees warmer than normal, a trip to the the beach feels more appropriate. As MPR News reports, “it’s more of the same for the rest of the week with plenty of hazy sun occasionally filtered through high clouds and highs in the 80s across southern Minnesota through Friday and potentially Saturday too, despite October beginning on Wednesday.” 

Baldelli out: The Minnesota Twins’ ice-cold season put manager Rocco Baldelli on the hot seat, and the team has parted ways with their skipper from the last seven seasons, according to Twins Daily.

Changes coming to local TV news: As viewer habits evolve, media executives have been feeling the heat to shake things up. Some changes you might notice could include fewer anchors and less sports coverage. The Minnesota Star Tribune breaks down how this might look at local stations. 

Lead-footers, beware: “Minneapolis’ first-ever traffic safety cameras will begin enforcing speed limits this week,” according to Bring Me The News. So if you’re thinking about racing around in your hot rod, you might want to cool your heels and read this piece on how the new cameras work. 

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