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TOP STORIES

• 50th and France is quickly moving on from the pandemic: A wave of luxury apartments, shops and restaurants have energized the urban shopping district on the border of Edina and southwest Minneapolis at a time when other urban hubs are struggling.
• Former Facebook employee testifies: A former Facebook data scientist told Congress today that the social network giant's products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. while its executives refuse to make changes because they elevate profits over safety.
• J&J seeks booster clearance: Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward expanding its booster campaign to millions more vaccinated Americans.
• Man shot by deputy in Blaine: An Anoka County sheriff's deputy shot a man who allegedly fired a gun several times in a Blaine neighborhood late Monday, according to police. The suspect's condition was not immediately known.
• Powerball ticket sold in California: After 40 drawings without a big Powerball winner, a single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers and was the lucky winner of the nearly $700 million jackpot prize.
• 4 shot at Minneapolis gas station: Gunfire hit four people Monday night in north Minneapolis at a gas station with a reputation for violence, authorities said.
• Tech support for the holidays: Best Buy has rolled out a $200 membership option that will not only offer tech support and waived delivery fees but also exclusive access to some of the holiday season's hardest-to-find products.

WATCH THIS

Movie-making in space: A Russian film crew has blasted off to shoot the first movie in space.

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TRENDING

• The original Green Mill returns: After a three-month hiatus, the Green Mill Restaurant and Bar, which has anchored the corner of Hamline and Grand avenues in St. Paul since 1975, has reopened.
• Minneapolis singer wows judges on "The Voice": The impressive range of 20-year-old local artist Libianca won over judges Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton in the blind auditions on the latest edition of "The Voice." She picked Blake.
• KDWB Jingle Ball lineup announced: Lil Nas X will ride to town for the Jingle Ball on Dec. 6 at the Xcel Energy Center along with Kid Laroi, Saweetie and Black Eyed Peas.

SPORTS ROUNDUP

• Vikings' best blockers were thrown off: A deeper look shows how the Browns bulldozed the Vikings' offensive line, throwing off its timing and creases in the run game while affecting Kirk Cousins' ability to find open targets.
• He appears not to get it, but he got it: Former Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins gets his vaccine — while encouraging others to keep resisting, writes Michael Rand.
• On the Twins' fall from first to last: Third baseman Josh Donaldson said the season never seemed to get on the right track for a team that started the year as American League Central favorites.

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WORTH A CLICK

What's behind the flood of political phone texts? After studies a decade ago revealed texts were effective at motivating voter behavior, the floodgates were opened.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Oct. 5, 1982: Bill Holmer of Brooklyn Park cut pumpkins in his patch off U.S. Highway 52. (Photo: Neil McGahee/Star Tribune)