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Primary 2022: Results in Minnesota, Wisconsin races
Check the results from all the main Minnesota and Wisconsin primary races here.
Shoplifter smashes out windows of Minneapolis grocery store
A Minneapolis business owner is dealing with thousands of dollars in damage after a man took a metal pole to his store windows.
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump spotted in Rochester, Minn.
Photojournalist Joe Ahlquist with the Post Bulletin took photos of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump walking through downtown Rochester.
$1.5M settlement for correctional officers of color prohibited from guarding Derek Chauvin
Ramsey County approved a nearly $1.5 million settlement on Tuesday for eight correctional officers of color who were told they were not permitted to have any contact with Derek Chauvin when he arrived at the county's adult detention facility in May of 2020.
Grand jury declines to indict White woman who set off Emmett Till's lynching
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the White woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago.
Lakeville man Alexander Brott, registered predatory offender, facing a dozen child porn charges
A 25-year-old Lakeville man, who is a registered predatory offender, is facing more charges of child pornography.
NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
Minnesota Department of Corrections sued for re-imprisoning people released during pandemic over medical risk
The ACLU of Minnesota and other legal clinics are suing to stop the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
Minnesota Zoo's tiger cubs make their debut
Three tiger cubs are out and about, exploring their habitat at the Minnesota Zoo!
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Next Weather: Pleasant weather continues with slightly warmer Tuesday
Tuesday will continue a trend of pleasant weather that should stick around for the rest of the week.
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Next Weather: Afternoon report
Wednesday will be pleasant and similar to Tuesday.
WCCO Digital Update: Afternoon of Aug. 8, 2022
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Minnesota Zoo's tiger cubs are out and about
Three Amur Tiger cubs are reaching milestones and exploring their habitat.
7-year-old Wis. boy is the tour conductor at National Railroad Museum
A Wisconsin boy who loves trains turned his passion into a summer job.
Next Weather: Noon report
Tuesday will continue a trend of pleasant weather that should stick around for the rest of the week.
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NFL owners approve Walton-Penner Group purchase of Denver Broncos
NFL owners gave their final stamp of approval to a new chapter in Denver Broncos' history Tuesday, approving the Walton-Penner group's $4.65 billion purchase of the team.
Serena Williams says she’s planning on retiring
Breaking news from the sporting world: Serena Williams says she's planning to move on from tennis.
Serena Williams hints at retirement, says she's "evolving away from tennis"
The athlete and icon suggested that she's planning to retire in a new Vogue essay published on Tuesday.
NFL says Aaron Rodgers' use of ayahuasca didn't violate drug policy
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn't considered a violation of the NFL's drug policy.
The uncertain future of Minneapolis's Hiawatha Golf Course
The Minneapolis Park Board met last week with one item on the agenda: re-vamping and reducing Hiawatha Golf Course -- which is proving to be an interesting and controversial concept.
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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.
Who is determining gambling odds?
When it comes to predicting how well the Minnesota Vikings will perform this season, the oddsmakers in the gambling world have them as nothing more than average.
How should we protect our eyes from the sun? And which sunglasses work best?
Our drought isn't just causing extremely dry conditions. We're barely getting cloud coverage some days, and that's led to long hours under the brightest star in the sky.
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"Hey Pretty" writer starts fundraising campaign to get more coloring books to Black girls
A follow up on this story: A north Minneapolis native is making sure all girls feel pretty. Maya Marchelle is using crayons and markers to pave the way for universal self-esteem.
"Creating positivity": Art gardens on Broadway and Lyndale seek to change the narrative
Volunteers from Love MPLS and Sanctuary Covenant Church dedicated the space during Saturday's "Flow Northside Art Crawl" event, giving onlookers a chance to see the project shaping the lot since mid-May.
Parole officer, former inmate forge unlikely friendship: "I am extremely proud of this guy"
"It's like he cared before I cared about myself," Micah Meline said. "He gave me chances that I didn't believe I was worthy of."
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Minnesota Zoo's tiger cubs make their debut
Three tiger cubs are out and about, exploring their habitat at the Minnesota Zoo!
Minnesota Department of Corrections sued for re-imprisoning people released during pandemic over medical risk
The ACLU of Minnesota and other legal clinics are suing to stop the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota
Are you ready to have your voice be heard? Primary election day is Tuesday in Minnesota.
Shoplifter smashes out windows of Minneapolis grocery store
A Minneapolis business owner is dealing with thousands of dollars in damage after a man took a metal pole to his store windows.
Kristyn Anderson nominated by mayor for Minneapolis City Attorney
Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday that he nominated Kristyn Anderson to serve as Minneapolis city attorney.
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Lakeville man Alexander Brott, registered predatory offender, facing a dozen child porn charges
A 25-year-old Lakeville man, who is a registered predatory offender, is facing more charges of child pornography.
Minnesota Department of Corrections sued for re-imprisoning people released during pandemic over medical risk
The ACLU of Minnesota and other legal clinics are suing to stop the Minnesota Department of Corrections from reincarcerating people who were released from prison during the pandemic due to medical risk.
Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota
Are you ready to have your voice be heard? Primary election day is Tuesday in Minnesota.
Ilhan Omar faces pro-police challenger in Democratic primary, and other top elections
Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the biggest stars of the left, is facing a challenge from the center in her congressional primary in Minnesota on Tuesday, while Vermont Democrats will choose a nominee for an open U.S. House seat who will likely make history as the first woman representing the state in Congress.
Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump spotted in Rochester, Minn.
Photojournalist Joe Ahlquist with the Post Bulletin took photos of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump walking through downtown Rochester.
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Meet Caleb, the 7-year-old tour conductor at Wis. railroad museum
A Wisconsin boy who loves trains turned his passion into a summer job.
Voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin to decide secretary of state nominees
This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
Wisconsin primary may shape elections in key battleground
Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground, where former President Donald Trump is still pressing to overturn his 2020 loss and backing candidates he sees as allies.
GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
Wisconsin's secretary of state has no role in elections, but that could change if Republicans are able to flip the seat this year and pass a law that would empower the office with far more responsibilities.
Man charged with stabbing tubers in Wisconsin says he's hired one of Kyle Rittenhouse's attorneys
The Minnesota man accused of killing a teenager in Wisconsin returned to court Friday, where he told the judge that he'd hired an attorney who defended Kyle Rittenhouse.
Politics
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Primary 2022: Results in Minnesota, Wisconsin races
Check the results from all the main Minnesota and Wisconsin primary races here.
Tuesday is primary day in Minnesota
Are you ready to have your voice be heard? Primary election day is Tuesday in Minnesota.
Kristyn Anderson nominated by mayor for Minneapolis City Attorney
Mayor Jacob Frey announced Tuesday that he nominated Kristyn Anderson to serve as Minneapolis city attorney.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Former President Donald Trump is the focus of a federal investigation into how he handled classified material. That investigation led to FBI agents searching his Florida home looking for evidence.
Polls open Tuesday for primary, special election races
Polls are open in Wisconsin and Minnesota to decide who'll be on the ballot for the general election in November. And there's a special election. Pauleen Le has the latest at noon.
Consumer News
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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.
Average gas price in Minnesota falls below $4 a gallon
It's $3.99 a gallon as of Sunday morning.
Minnesota revenue dept. reminds parents to claim back-to-school supplies
Buying school supplies like pens, notebooks, or even computer hardware, could save you money on your tax bill or qualify you for a larger refund.
Gas prices seeing a downward trend in Minnesota
Slowly but surely, some Minnesotans are starting to find gas under $4 a gallon.
MN State Fair's 46 new beverages include Fair Mullet, Olive Lager and more
The Minnesota State Fair announced Wednesday the addition of 46 new beverages premiering on the drink lineup this summer.
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Lakeville man Alexander Brott, registered predatory offender, facing a dozen child porn charges
A 25-year-old Lakeville man, who is a registered predatory offender, is facing more charges of child pornography.
Grand jury declines to indict White woman who set off Emmett Till's lynching
A grand jury in Mississippi has declined to indict the White woman whose accusation set off the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till nearly 70 years ago.
Shoplifter smashes out windows of Minneapolis grocery store
A Minneapolis business owner is dealing with thousands of dollars in damage after a man took a metal pole to his store windows.
St. Paul police recover 8 guns in search for drive-by shooting suspect
The arrest of a man wanted in connection to a drive-by shooting led St. Paul Police to a stash of eight guns.
None injured in 2 overnight gunfire incidents in Brooklyn Park
Police in Brooklyn Park responded to two instances of gunfire overnight, but no one appears to have been injured.
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Jury rules Minnesota pharmacist did not discriminate against woman when he denied her morning-after pill
A jury in Aitkin County found that a pharmacist did not discriminate against a woman when he refused her request in 2019 to fill a prescription for emergency contraception, citing his beliefs.
Wastewater data shows COVID-19 viral load decreasing in Twin Cities
Wastewater data from the Twin Cities area indicates that COVID-19 viral loads decreased in the last week.
46 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Minnesota, vaccine supply limited
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 52 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Prosecutor wants to intervene in Doe v. MN case
A Minnesota prosecutor wants the state Court of Appeals to reconsider a judge's ruling that many state abortion restrictions are unconstitutional.
Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says
Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
Entertainment
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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."
Woody Harrelson pens poem for baby girl who looks like him
Not only did the Oscar-nominated actor respond, he wrote the little girl a poem.
Minnesotans already seeing benefits from movies, TV shows filming in state
Since the Minnesota Legislature passed a tax credit program last year, six projects -- including two TV shows, three movies, and one commercial -- got the green light to film here.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89.
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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."