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Frontline "Hero Pay" update: Crucial information expected to be released next week
Important information on frontline worker pay in Minnesota - including a payment amount - is expected soon.
Michael Carbo Jr. sentenced to life for 1986 Iron Range killing of Nancy Daugherty
Michael Allan Carbo Jr., 54, of Chisholm, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder while committing criminal sexual conduct in the 1986 slaying of 38-year-old Nancy Daugherty, also of Chisholm.
Students, parents, police stroll through U of M on homecoming weekend "safety walk"
Crime concerns have been growing in the neighborhoods surrounding the U's campus, so Friday night police, parents and students decided to send a message.
Vikings in London: Saints QB 'doubtful' in Sunday matchup, Vikes bus spotted
A Minnesota Vikings are in London ahead of the team's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Check out updates from Friday.
NEXT Weather: First weekend of October looks mild, with only a few sprinkles
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that the weekend will have highs in the low 70s and overnight lows in the low 50, which is mild for this time of year.
Trump scheduled to be deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
The author has accused former President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in a New York City department store in the 1990s.
40 races, 40 finishes: Meet the 61-year-old who's never missed the Twin Cities Marathon
Knight grew up an athlete, but not necessarily a runner. Like many great stories, his marathon journey started with a bet from a friend.
Dakota County deputies use virtual reality to enhance training for high intensity situations
It may be a video gaming device that's at the top of most teenagers' wish list, but virtual reality (VR) is being used by law enforcement agencies to hone their skills.
Minnesota State Patrol seeks to boost number of female state troopers
The Minnesota State Patrol says women only account for 10 percent of its troopers right now, which it says is higher than the national average.
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NEXT Weather: First weekend of October looks mild, with only a few sprinkles
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that the weekend will have highs in the low 70s and overnight lows in the low 50, which is mild for this time of year.
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Hurricane Ian's death toll sits at 22
With the destruction we're seeing, officials say it's likely there are many more who didn't make it.
U of M holds "safety walk" amid homecoming
Crime concerns have been growing in the neighborhoods close to campus, so parents, students and police decided to do something about it.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the weekend should be mostly free from rain, outside of possible sprinkles Saturday.
40 marathons, 40 years: Man has never missed Twin Cities Marathon
This Sunday, close to 9,000 people will run the 40th Twin Cities Marathon.
Working to line up jobs for post-incarceration
Trying to get jobs for Minnesotans when they get out of prison was the focus today at the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility.
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Ryan, Twins send Tigers to 22nd shutout loss of season
Jake Ryan allowed five hits in six innings and the Minnesota Twins blanked Detroit 7-0 on Friday night, the Tigers' 22nd shutout loss of the season.
40 races, 40 finishes: Meet the 61-year-old who's never missed the Twin Cities Marathon
Knight grew up an athlete, but not necessarily a runner. Like many great stories, his marathon journey started with a bet from a friend.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
Vikings in London: Final injury report for Saints matchup, "Skol bus" mania spotted at King's Cross
A Minnesota Vikings are in London ahead of the team's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Check out updates from Friday.
Wide receivers step up for 21st-ranked Minnesota: "Go out there and get better"
Michael Brown-Stephens was taking off his shoulder pads in Minnesota's boisterous locker room last weekend, eager to join the celebration of a statement win at Michigan State when he noticed a phone being passed around with fellow wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell looped in on FaceTime.
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Why do we dream?
The average person dreams two hours per night. You might not remember it -- but that might be because you're not supposed to.
What is the ideal indoor temperature?
It's that time of year when we keep tweaking our thermostat in search for the "magic number."
When should kids be allowed to have a phone?
If you have a child between 6 and 12, there's a good chance they've asked you for a cellphone.
Can a sudden change in temperature affect our health?
The temperature plunge can be tough mentally and physically, too, as some people complain of cold symptoms, headaches and feeling off-kilter.
Is summer getting longer, or are other seasons getting shorter?
This month, temperatures have been above average for 12 out of 19 days in the Twin Cities.
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Donations from WCCO viewers boost scholarships for north Mpls. students
Donations are making a difference for north Minneapolis students. Since launching in 2018, Wilson's Image College scholarships have increased from $500 per student to $2,500.
Excavating the history of a Black church in Hastings burned down in early 1900s
It's a part of Hastings history that is just now being talked about: A Black church that was burned down in the early 1900s.
New children's book looks at George Floyd protests through the eyes of young girl
The marching, the chanting, the passion. Over the past few years, it's become part of the become part of the Minnesota landscape, and it's not just adults who are watching
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Students, parents, police stroll through U of M on homecoming weekend "safety walk"
Crime concerns have been growing in the neighborhoods surrounding the U's campus, so Friday night police, parents and students decided to send a message.
NEXT Weather: First weekend of October looks mild, with only a few sprinkles
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that the weekend will have highs in the low 70s and overnight lows in the low 50, which is mild for this time of year.
Man remembered for dedication to St. Paul's water services
Peter Davis was struck and killed by a dump truck while working at a road construction site on Wabasha and Seventh Street.
40 races, 40 finishes: Meet the 61-year-old who's never missed the Twin Cities Marathon
Knight grew up an athlete, but not necessarily a runner. Like many great stories, his marathon journey started with a bet from a friend.
Dakota County deputies use virtual reality to enhance training for high intensity situations
It may be a video gaming device that's at the top of most teenagers' wish list, but virtual reality (VR) is being used by law enforcement agencies to hone their skills.
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NEXT Weather: First weekend of October looks mild, with only a few sprinkles
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says that the weekend will have highs in the low 70s and overnight lows in the low 50, which is mild for this time of year.
Michael Carbo Jr. sentenced to life for 1986 Iron Range killing of Nancy Daugherty
Michael Allan Carbo Jr., 54, of Chisholm, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder while committing criminal sexual conduct in the 1986 slaying of 38-year-old Nancy Daugherty, also of Chisholm.
School workers in Pequot Lakes unanimously vote to authorize strike
School workers in Pequot Lakes voted unanimously to authorize a strike and filed a 10-day notice Thursday that workers could begin their strike on Oct. 11.
Owner of St. Cloud's Press Bar gets 6 years in prison for intentionally burning building
Andrew Welsh, 43, will serve 71 months in prison for intentionally setting his St. Cloud bar on fire as part of a scheme to get more than $1 million in insurance.
Charges: Wrong-way driver who hit state trooper had BAC nearly triple the legal limit
A state trooper was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a wrong-way driver Thursday night.
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2 lawsuits target Wisconsin policy on absentee ballots
Two lawsuits filed this week argue that Wisconsin election clerks should be allowed to accept absentee ballots that are missing portions of witness addresses.
Man who survived Kyle Rittenhouse shooting seeks name change over harassment
The man says he has received death threats in the two years since he was shot in the arm during a protest in Kenosha and that he was seeking the name change to protect him and his family.
Sheriff: Passerby saves driver from fiery wreck in Wisconsin
A man's life was saved by a passerby after a fiery collision on a highway in western Wisconsin.
Sheriff: Burglary suspects reached speeds over 100 mph during chase
The Dunn County Sheriff's Office says three men led officers on a chase early Thursday morning after they allegedly robbed two businesses off I-94.
4-year-old Wisconsin boy dies after being hit by skid steer in Dunn County
A 4-year-old boy died after sustaining serious injuries Wednesday night when he was hit by a skid steer in rural Wisconsin.
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Conway says Trump "wants his old job back;" would like to announce within weeks
She talked with CBS News' Catherine Herridge about the ex-president, who has indicated he plans to run for president in 2024.
2 lawsuits target Wisconsin policy on absentee ballots
Two lawsuits filed this week argue that Wisconsin election clerks should be allowed to accept absentee ballots that are missing portions of witness addresses.
Judge sides with Trump lawyers, nixing some of special master's requirements
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon rejected part of the independent arbiter's requirements of the Trump team and extended some of the deadlines.
Buckle up, America: The Fed wants to put you out of a job
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
A mother’s quest to bring Narcan into schools
There’s a push at the Minnesota Capitol to protect kids from the effects of fentanyl inside their schools.
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Make a little extra cash by flipping items you already own
There are a lot of ways to make money doing a side hustle - and one way to get started is to flip some of the items you already own.
Xcel Energy smart meters are coming to your home, so here's what you need to know
It all started with a postcard in the mail that told Pam Pommer she'd soon be getting a new utility meter installed at her home.
University of Minnesota to refund students for lack of food in dining halls
Officials cite "ongoing staffing shortages" for the substandard dining experiences so far this school year.
Viral video of rodent dining in Minneapolis restaurant puts work of health inspectors in focus
Health inspectors are busy this time of year as colder weather prompts mice to move inside restaurants and stores.
Ex-police officer hopes device he invented, Top Kontrol, curbs carjackings
If the doors open while the car is running, the Top Kontrol device assumes a carjacking is taking place. The thief can drive the vehicle for about 15 seconds before it shuts down and an alarm goes off.
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Students, parents, police stroll through U of M on homecoming weekend "safety walk"
Crime concerns have been growing in the neighborhoods surrounding the U's campus, so Friday night police, parents and students decided to send a message.
Police, FBI searching for 3 of 4 suspects in Edina bank robbery
The robbery happened at approximately 2:32 p.m. at U.S. Bank on 4100 West 50th Street in Edina.
Michael Carbo Jr. sentenced to life for 1986 Iron Range killing of Nancy Daugherty
Michael Allan Carbo Jr., 54, of Chisholm, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder while committing criminal sexual conduct in the 1986 slaying of 38-year-old Nancy Daugherty, also of Chisholm.
Man fatally shot Tuesday in Minneapolis ID'd as Omar Pineda, 34
Officers responded to the 4100 block of Fourth Avenue South at about 6 a.m. Investigators say they found a man who had been shot.
New murder charge for North Dakota man who ran over teen
The new charge — murder with a dangerous weapon — is a felony that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison upon conviction.
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40 races, 40 finishes: Meet the 61-year-old who's never missed the Twin Cities Marathon
Knight grew up an athlete, but not necessarily a runner. Like many great stories, his marathon journey started with a bet from a friend.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami
The Dolphins said he was conscious and had movement in all of his extremities. He was discharged from the hospital Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.
Why do we dream?
The average person dreams two hours per night. You might not remember it -- but that might be because you're not supposed to.
Advocates: Bill that would bring overdose-reversal medicine to Minnesota schools should get a fresh look
"We have a moral and ethical obligation to be able to respond to those crises should they arise," said Colleen Ronnei. "We shouldn't wait until someone loses their life to do it. We have an opportunity to do something really wonderful."
Health department issues alert after uptick in measles cases in Minnesota
Health officials in Minnesota say they've identified 13 cases of measles this summer in several different families with unvaccinated children.
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"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
"So Help Me Todd" to premiere Sept. 29 at 9 p.m. ET / PT
Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden and Skylar Astin star as razor-sharp, meticulous attorney Margaret Wright and Todd, her talented but scruffy, aimless son whom she hires as her law firm's in-house investigator, on the series premiere of the new CBS Original drama.
Part golf course, part pasture: Balhepburn in New York Mills offers golfing with sheep
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us why Balhepburn is anything but par for the course.
Lizzo plays James Madison's 200-year-old crystal flute at DC concert
"B****, I just twerked and played James Madison's crystal flute from the 1800s," she said to the crowd. "We just made history tonight!"
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Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II through the years
A look at the extraordinary life of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch.
Pro football week 1: Packers at Vikings (Sept. 11, 2022)
The Minnesota Vikings are kicking off their 2022 season against the rival green Bay Packers. It was a match expected to draw tens of thousands to Downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesotans capture northern lights on Sept. 4, 2022
The northern lights glowed brightly in the skies over Minnesota Saturday night.