North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy was killed in a plane crash in Brooklyn Park, along with her friend, Joe Cass. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from the Crystal airport. Critics have described Conmy as a champion of public education, environmental stewardship and transparent elections. Inver Grove Heights is considering bringing back Minnesota's old flag, which many have called "racist and ugly". Forecasters predict a warm, wet winter in Minnesota, but there is only a 25% chance of it.