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George Floyd killing: Thao and Kueng reject plea deal, will have state trial
Two remaining former officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd have rejected plea deals.
A third of Americans will soon live in dangerously hot areas: study
Researchers project that more than 100 million people will soon live in regions where the heat index reaches 125 degrees.
Visitation to be held Monday for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman, Apple River stabbing victim
A visitation for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman is happening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater. Then there will be a private funeral on Tuesday.
Thousands of Minnesota nurses to decide on strike Monday
Minnesota nurses - 15,000 of them - are voting Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike.
Driver loses control, fatally crashes after passing another car in northern Minnesota
Authorities say a driver crashed and died in northern Minnesota Sunday evening when he tried to pass another vehicle and lost control.
Driver, 54, ejected from vehicle in Red Wing lift bridge crash
The crash happened at about 11:30 p.m., and involved a Subaru Forester traveling south along Highway 63.
NEXT Weather: Cloudy Monday to kick off workweek
Monday's going to be a cloudy day in most parts of Minnesota, and some areas will deal with dense fog in the morning hours
2 shot, 1 fatally, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis
A man is dead and another is badly injured after a shooting at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota's Voyageurs ranked among least-visited U.S. National Parks
Billed as a park of "water, islands and horizons," Voyageurs covers 218,055 acres -- 84,000 of which is water. There are more than 500 islands and four large lakes.
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NEXT Weather: Cloudy Monday to kick off workweek
Monday's going to be a cloudy day in most parts of Minnesota, and some areas will deal with dense fog in the morning hours.
Meet the WCCO NEXT Weather team
WCCO's Next Weather team are always looking for what's next in Minnesota's rapidly-changing weather environments.
What is NEXT Weather?
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
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Which plants thrive during Minnesota's hot, dry conditions?
Beating the heat with garden hacks is one way to help your garden survive the heat, but Rebecca Kolls said you could also just plant the right plants.
Tips for making sure kids get enough exercise
The CDC recommends that kids ages 6 to 17 get one hour of physical activity each day, but only about one in five kids reach this goal.
The importance of screening for breast cancer
The Department of Health reports that more than 4,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed each year, explains Allina Health Oncologist Dr. Ann Callahan.
NEXT Weather: 9 a.m. weather report
The NEXT Weather Tower is red, indicating warmer temperatures ahead.
The effects of being in nature can be profound
Researchers have looked at hundreds of studies to see just how big of an impact nature has on human beings.
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Vikings lose to Raiders 26-20 in 1st preseason game
The Vikings' preseason started with a loss to the Raiders in Las Vegas.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins makes NFL's top 100 players… barely
Each year, NFL players vote on the top 100, and the league shares the results. This year, Cousins came in at No. 99.
Benitez scores, Minnesota United wins 2-1 over Nashville
Alan Benitez scored the deciding goal in a 2-1 win for Minnesota United over Nashville on Sunday.
Raiders move to 2-0 in preseason with 26-20 win over Vikings
Using numerous rotations for nearly every offensive series, the Raiders were able to sustain second-half drives of 10 and 15 plays, both resulting in touchdowns, to seize control of the game and keep the Vikings at arm's length.
Davidson earns 1st Angels win, beats slumping Twins 4-2
Tucker Davidson pitched six innings of four-hit ball for his first Angels win, Luis Rengifo had a two-run double and Los Angeles won back-to-back series for the first time in three months with a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
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Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
What's leading to the early signs of fall colors?
There's no denying we're in the dog days of summer. However, some trees are starting to act like the seasons are changing.
How can the Inflation Reduction Act help people become energy efficient and save money?
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
Why aren't manholes flush with the street?
Those 205-pound covers are where they are for three main reasons.
How much water should we be drinking each day?
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
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Project DIVA International gives girls support for their dreams
Neda Kellogg is making what seems like the impossible possible for young girls, helping them live out their dreams and reach their full potential.
"Harvest a New North" event aims to change North Minneapolis narrative away from violence
A coalition of churches and community groups are working together, bringing community together to celebrate a new way of thinking.
Homeowners out money for backyard pool react to developments since WCCO launched investigation
The pool contractor at the center of a WCCO investigation is being sued by the Attorney General's office.
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses to decide on strike Monday
Minnesota nurses - 15,000 of them - are voting Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike.
Visitation to be held Monday for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman, Apple River stabbing victim
A visitation for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman is happening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater. Then there will be a private funeral on Tuesday.
Victim identified in fatal home invasion stabbing in NE Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office has identified the victim fatally stabbed in a home invasion in northeast Minneapolis last week.
George Floyd killing: Thao and Kueng reject plea deal, will have state trial
Two remaining former officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd have rejected plea deals.
NEXT Weather: Cloudy Monday to kick off workweek
Monday's going to be a cloudy day in most parts of Minnesota, and some areas will deal with dense fog in the morning hours.
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses to decide on strike Monday
Minnesota nurses - 15,000 of them - are voting Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike.
Driver loses control, fatally crashes after passing another car in northern Minnesota
Authorities say a driver crashed and died in northern Minnesota Sunday evening when he tried to pass another vehicle and lost control.
Driver, 54, ejected from vehicle in Red Wing lift bridge crash
The crash happened at about 11:30 p.m., and involved a Subaru Forester traveling south along Highway 63.
NEXT Weather: Cloudy Monday to kick off workweek
Monday's going to be a cloudy day in most parts of Minnesota, and some areas will deal with dense fog in the morning hours.
Violent crime rose in Minnesota in 2021, according to new state data
The 2021 Uniform Crime report published Friday shows violent crime rose by 16 percent in Greater Minnesota and by nearly 24 percent in the seven-county Twin Cities metro.
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Police shoot and kill Wisconsin man after domestic dispute
The shooting happened after officers were confronted by an armed man when they were called to a home in Appleton on Friday night, the Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation said in a news release.
Charges: Franklin White broke into couple's home and fatally stabbed man before fleeing
Franklin White, 31, was charged with one count of second-degree murder.
Wisconsin GOP leader Vos fires 2020 election investigator, ends 14-month inquiry
Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leader on Friday ended a 14-month, taxpayer-funded inquiry into the 2020 election by firing his hand-picked investigator.
Camp Breakaway is game changer for children battling disease
These kids are sharing more than a good time - they share the burden of bad health too. The campers or their siblings have life-threatening blood disorders.
Bond set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, accused of stabbing 5 on Apple River
Bond was set at $1 million for Nicolae Miu, 52, who allegedly stabbed five and killed one person on the Apple River last month.
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Trump: Docs seized at Mar-a-Lago were “all declassified”
Elise Preston shows the latest developments in the seizure of White House documents from former President Donald Trump's Florida residence.
BCA: Violent crime up 22% in Minnesota in 2022
Caroline Cummings digs into the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s crime data, and how state officials say they're responding.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Fargo School Board votes to halt recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance
The school board in North Dakota's largest city decided to stop reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at their meetings, prompting a Republican lawmaker to vow to push for a voucher program that would allow public money to pay for private school tuition.
What is the Espionage Act?
The Justice Department is investigating Trump for potential Espionage Act violations, according to a search warrant. What does it mean?
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Best Buy trims jobs after it cuts sales and profit outlook
Best Buy, the nation's largest consumer electronics chain, is trimming jobs in an effort to adjust to new changes in consumer behavior as the virus wanes.
Attorney general's office sues pool contractor following WCCO investigation
"Mr. Workman is going to have to answer, he's going to have to compensate his victims, he's going to be held accountable," Attorney General Keith Ellison said.
The number of factors leading to turkey meat shortage
If you noticed that turkey is hit or miss at some delis and restaurants, you're not alone.
With inflation rising, Mike's Discount Foods seeing bump in business
Family-owned grocery chain Mike's Discount Foods is seeing a bump in business as inflation continues to have food prices climbing month over month.
How can the Inflation Reduction Act help people become energy efficient and save money?
Congress appears to be on the verge of passing a monumental bill that could reshape our nation's economy.
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Visitation to be held Monday for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman, Apple River stabbing victim
A visitation for 17-year-old Isaac Schuman is happening from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center in Stillwater. Then there will be a private funeral on Tuesday.
Victim identified in fatal home invasion stabbing in NE Minneapolis
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office has identified the victim fatally stabbed in a home invasion in northeast Minneapolis last week.
R. Kelly trial on whether he fixed 2008 trial set to start
Two state cases are also still pending. One is a multiple count sex-abuse case out of Cook County Circuit Court in Chicago. The other is a solicitation case in Minnesota.
Man injured in shooting near Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis
A man is in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday night near the Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis.
Apple Valley police search for shooter who wounded man in trailer park
Police are looking for the shooter who injured a man Sunday afternoon in an Apple Valley trailer park.
Health
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Thousands of Minnesota nurses to decide on strike Monday
Minnesota nurses - 15,000 of them - are voting Monday to decide whether or not to go on strike.
Why don't some people get COVID?
The CDC thinks COVID-19 has infected 70 percent of the U.S. population. But because so many cases are asymptomatic, those numbers could be higher.
EyeBOX: Minneapolis neurosurgeon invents game-changing concussion test
The start of football season brings the return of that important topic: Concussions. There's a new test that was approved by the FDA in December that could change the game, and its creator is from Minneapolis.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
Minnesota Nurses Association announces strike vote next week
Calling for "patients over profits," the Minnesota Nurses Association on Thursday announced its plan to vote on a strike next week.
Entertainment
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Anne Heche dies at 53 following Los Angeles car wreck
Heche got her start in a soap opera before starring in films and on TV, and made headlines for her relationship with comedian Ellen DeGeneres in the '90s.
Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Steve Martin says he won't "seek" new TV, movie work: "This is, weirdly, it"
The actor hinted at a possible retirement in an interview published Wednesday.
Remembering Olivia Newton-John's visit to Olivia, Minn.
A month after "Grease" opened in 1978, Olivia Newton-John chartered a jet at her own expense to be the grand marshal in the centennial parade in tiny Olivia.
Olivia Newton-John, "Grease" star and Grammy-winning singer, dies at 73
Newton-John burst onto the Hollywood scene with her role as Sandy opposite John Travolta's Danny in the 1978 blockbuster, "Grease."
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New foods at 2022 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has announced dozens of new foods and drinks for the 2022 event.
Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."