Good morning, Lafayette.

Maurice Plains serves as Frontier High School's band director and defensive line coach—he plays a key role in guiding both the music program and the athletic team.

Indiana State Police remind drivers in rural areas to slow down and avoid tailgating slow-moving farm equipment—vehicles display orange triangular signs to warn drivers, and officers urge planning extra travel time during harvest season.

Purdue football is set to face Minnesota in a Big Ten road game as the team tries to end a three game losing streak during Minnesota's Homecoming.

Betting odds show Purdue at +240 and Minnesota as a 7.5 point favorite, and the Boilermakers aim for their third straight win in the series.

Purdue football will change its starting offensive line against Minnesota Saturday night as injured left guard Jalen St. John, who left the Oct.

4 game against Illinois early, will be replaced by transfer Hank Purvis+ expected to make his first start. This change marks the first time this season the Boilermakers have not used their original five offensive linemen.

After Purdue's 27-20 loss to Minnesota, quarterback Ryan Browne said his team repeated the same mistakes—he noted his own error was a factor—and he stressed that avoiding these errors is crucial for future games.

After Purdue lost 27 to 20 to Minnesota, safety Myles Slusher said his team did not finish the game off — he noted that missed scoring chances contributed to the loss.

Lafayette Family YMCA Trunk-or-Treat

Evening — YMCA of Lafayette Indiana — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family by exploring creatively decorated trunks filled with treats.

Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K

8 AM – 12 PM — Ross–Ade Stadium — Registration Fee — Lace up for the 14th Annual race event attracting over 4,000 competitors.

Tom Segura Live Comedy Show

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices range from $48 to $227 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Tom Segura.

Purple Pearl Trip to Inspired Fire

12-6 p.m. — Inspired Fire Glass Studio — Cost varies — Experience a day of creativity with live glassblowing and hands-on artistry at a renowned studio.

The Phantom of The Opera - Silent Film

2-5 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Not Rated — Experience a classic horror/fantasy silent film with live organ accompaniment by Ken Double.

The Minks Live in Lafayette

6-9 p.m. — People's Brewing Company & Taproom — Tickets TBA — Enjoy a night of psyched out bluesy Rock&Roll with The Minks returning to the stage.

Postmodern Jukebox Concert

7-9 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience top pop hits transformed into vintage classics.

PMO Fall Show

7:30 p.m. — Long Center for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of choral performances featuring Purdue student groups in a historic venue.

McCutcheon Holiday Bazaar

9 AM – 2 PM — McCutcheon High School — Free entry — Explore crafts, vendors, and food trucks to kick off the holiday season.

Natalie Grant Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Elliott Hall of Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience an uplifting night of music featuring Natalie Grant alongside MercyMe.