5 Things to Know Today [Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.]

Oct. 30--Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

Local weather: Occasional rain or drizzle, mainly before 1 pm; high near 57. Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm; low around 49. Thursday: 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10 am. High near 50.

Local

MELEE AT WINONA BAR

The Winona Police Department is sounding the alarm after a weekend brawl involving as many as 150 people at a downtown bar sent one man to the hospital with stab wounds and two others facing criminal charges.

MNSURE PLANS TO EXPAND IN ROCHESTER

Rochester residents shopping for health insurance on the state's exchange are expected to soon have more than one plan and provider to choose from. Several sources say they expect state officials to make the announcement -- possibly as early as Wednesday -- once the final details are worked out.

RPU RATES TO INCREASE?

For the first time in many years, the Rochester Public Utilities board is looking at increasing electricity and water rates, by possibly 3 percent next year.

Weekend melee at Winona bar

Three letters are being spoken a lot these days by southeastern Minnesota groups making the case for state dollars -- D-M-C.

Whether it's a pitch for a new high-speed rail line, a community college building or a trout center, project backers are making sure to link their projects to Mayo Clinic's 20-year expansion plan known as Destination Medical Center.

- See more at: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/dmc-looms-large-when-pitching-projects-to-state-lawmakers/article_6af92aff-9312-52a3-bee0-1401b6b4f746.html#sthash.BWlZ4qSf.dpuf

Three letters are being spoken a lot these days by southeastern Minnesota groups making the case for state dollars -- D-M-C.

Whether it's a pitch for a new high-speed rail line, a community college building or a trout center, project backers are making sure to link their projects to Mayo Clinic's 20-year expansion plan known as Destination Medical Center.

- See more at: http://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/dmc-looms-large-when-pitching-projects-to-state-lawmakers/article_6af92aff-9312-52a3-bee0-1401b6b4f746.html#sthash.BWlZ4qSf.dpuf

Minnesota

E15 FUEL

MINNEAPOLIS -- Corn growers and independent gas stations are teaming up to bring the higher-ethanol fuel known as E15 to Minnesota drivers.

Nation/World

WHY ANGELA MERKEL IS SO SENSITIVE TO SPYING

The German chancellor grew up in East Germany, where eavesdropping by secret police was rampant during the Cold War.

P-B online poll: At what age is it appropriate to provide a child with their own cellphone/smartphone?

What's your reaction to the closing of the Sears store in Rochester? -- See more at: http://www.postbulletin.com/#sthash.HjTBChmo.dpuf

What's your reaction to the closing of the Sears store in Rochester? -- See more at: http://www.postbulletin.com/what-s-your-reaction-to-the-closing-of-the-sears/poll_bf5c748e-3fcb-11e3-9c14-0019bb30f31a.html#sthash.3ULZbzar.dpuf

What's your reaction to the closing of the Sears store in Rochester? -- See more at: http://www.postbulletin.com/what-s-your-reaction-to-the-closing-of-the-sears/poll_bf5c748e-3fcb-11e3-9c14-0019bb30f31a.html#sthash.3ULZbzar.dpu</p>

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