A new poll from Minnesota Public Radio/University of MN - Humphrey Institute shows Obama leaping to a 14-point lead (Oct. 3-5, 418 LV, MoE +/- 4.8%).

Obama 54
McCain 40

Obama leads by 10.5 points in the RCP Average for Minnesota

Likely voters were also polled in the three days prior to Oct. 2 -- Obama led then by just 4 points (47%-43%). But the financial crisis and Oct. 2 vice presidential debate appear to have had a great impact on the numbers. In the latest poll, by 52%-38%, more voters feel Obama could better handle the financial crisis. And 26% said they were more likely to vote for Obama after seeing the VP debate.