Some trick-or-treaters picking potatoes over candy 

Halloween is usually a holiday full of chocolate bars and candy, but a growing number of houses are offering a humble alternative – potatoes! NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports on Halloween’s hottest new treat.

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