Minnesota communities celebrate Halloween with events; Walz allocates $4M to food shelves as federal aid pauses.

Halloween events are underway across Minnesota, with communities like Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Pequot Lakes, and St. Cloud hosting trunk-or-treats, costume contests, themed parties, and family-friendly activities. St. Cloud State University is offering a free Halloween-themed baseball event for children under ten, featuring a unique "Husky Banana Ball" game. In the Twin Cities, free events include a costume parade, science activities, and cultural celebrations. Meanwhile, Governor Tim Walz has allocated $4 million to support food shelves amid a pause in federal aid, and school districts in the Heartland Lakes area are preparing for bond vote decisions.