Allina nurses' frustration grows as workplace violence continues
Attacks at Allina Health's Abbott Northwestern Hospital have led to more than $83,000 in fines over the past year.
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One dead, one seriously injured in shooting at Brooklyn Park parking lot
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at a business parking lot in Brooklyn Park.
UnitedHealthcare CEO's slaying adds tragic twist to parent company's tumultuous year
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
Walz says he isn't ruling out a third term bid as Minnesota governor
After losing his bid for vice president on the Democratic ticket this November, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he is not ruling out running for a third term in the state's top office.
Sunday features highs in the 40s for Twin Cities, snow up north
In the Twin Cities on Sunday, temperatures will get up into the 40s in the afternoon before gusty winds move into the area.
Outdoor Latino Minnesota is teaching skiing to a whole new community
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
Syrians celebrate end of the Assad family's half-century rule
President Bashar Assad and other officials left Syria, their whereabouts unknown, after negotiations with rebel groups, Russia's Foreign Ministry claimed Sunday.
Kuemper, Kings hold red-hot Wild under wraps 4-1 ending Wild winning streak
Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 to end the Wild's five-game win streak.
Randy Moss stepping away from ESPN to deal with health issue
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
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Warmest weekend in two weeks on tap this weekend, temps expected to drop on Monday
This weekend will be the warmest in two weeks, however the warm-up will be short lived.
Maps show historical probability of a white Christmas in Minnesota
States across the northern United States have a high chance for a white Christmas this year, according to weather experts.
This fall was warmest on record for Twin Cities
Despite this recent cold snap, the Twin Cities still ended up with the warmest fall on record this year.
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WCCO digital headlines: Morning of Dec. 8, 2024
Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has the latest headlines and updates.
NEXT Weather: 11 a.m. report for Minnesota on Dec. 8, 2024
WCCO meteorologist Adam Del Rosso breaks down Sunday's tricky forecast.
Looking to buy or sell a home in 2025? Here's what you need to know.
As the year closes, some may be looking to buy or sell in 2025. We have a market expert joining us now to help you plan accordingly. Jamar Hardy is the President of the Minneapolis Association of Realtors.
President Bashar al-Assad overthrown in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been overthrown, and there are reports he has fled the country after rebel troops entered Damascus. Bradley Blackburn is following the breaking story.
550 action figures donated to Salvation Army
Christmas came early for families in need this year in Roseville, Minnesota.
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Kuemper, Kings hold red-hot Wild under wraps 4-1 ending Wild winning streak
Adrian Kempe and Alex Laferriere scored goals, Darcy Kuemper made 22 saves, and the Los Angeles Kings beat Minnesota 4-1 to end the Wild's five-game win streak.
Curl-Salemme, Michaela Cava each score twice, Frost beat Sceptres 6-3 in PWHL
Britta Curl-Salemme and Michaela Cava each scored twice and the Minnesota Frost beat the Toronto Sceptres 6-3 on Saturday in the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Anthony Edwards has 30 points and 9 assists in the Timberwolves' 107-90 victory over the Warriors
Anthony Edwards had 30 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 107-90 on Friday night in the first of two games between the teams this weekend.
Rossi, Kaprizov help Wild beat Ducks 5-1 for 5th straight win
Marco Rossi had two goals and an assist, Kirill Kaprizov added a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 for their season-high fifth straight win.
St. Paul boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym
A nonprofit gym in east St. Paul is teaching the next generation of boxers while welcoming people of all walks of life.
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How does ice form on Minnesota's lakes?
Just because Minnesota has had frigid temperatures lately doesn't mean lake ice is safe yet.
How long do Thanksgiving leftovers last in the fridge?
From turkey, to mashed potatoes, stuffing and pies, many are ending Thanksgiving with full stomachs and refrigerators.
What are those orange bins around Minnesota used for?
We're just over two weeks since Minnesota's deer opener and already hunters have harvested more than 123,000 of them using firearms. That could equal huge dollars for the state if they all took one extra step.
Who is Betty Crocker?
This holiday season, you might pull out a Betty Crocker cookbook to find a tried and true recipe.
How the drought may impact your Christmas tree
Krueger is the third-generation owner of Krueger's Christmas Tree Farm. While he finds joy in knowing the evergreens will make a family happy, they might not realize the effort it took to reach these towering heights.
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Outdoor Latino Minnesota is teaching skiing to a whole new community
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
Minnesota families become best friends after meeting in the NICU
One month into his stay at the NICU at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital, Cooper got a neighbor, Raghu, who weighed even less than him. The parents quickly connected.
A high school hockey team remembers longtime teammate who passed away from cancer
A Twin Cities high school hockey team hit the ice for the first time Friday night since losing a teammate to a long battle with cancer. Max Akerson died earlier this week.
The Battis-Bohen family keeps the "Turkey Bowl" tradition going after 91 years
The Battis-Bohen bowl tradition is alive and well after 91 consecutive Thanksgivings.
2 killed in northern Minnesota crash, including Red Lake officer
A Red Lake Department of Public Safety officer was one of two people killed in a crash in the northern Minnesota community Wednesday morning.
St. Paul group giving out Thanksgiving meal kits
The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is still nearly 20% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Union Gospel Mission is lightening the load by welcoming 10,000 families through their meal kit pick-up.
Play puts spotlight on Minneapolis 'Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
A group of young adults wants everyone, regardless of what suburb or rural area they live in, to know what it's really like to live in the heart of the city and to sometimes not have a place to live at all.
Those experiencing homelessness get winter resources Saturday in St. Paul
Inside Catholic Charities St Paul Opportunity Center, local physicians, surgeons, and lawyers gathered on Sunday to support people experiencing homelessness.
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Minnesota's tiniest residents celebrate Halloween
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Northern lights in Minnesota: Oct. 10, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Northern lights spotted over Minnesota: Sept. 16, 2024
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
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Outdoor Latino Minnesota is teaching skiing to a whole new community
Outdoor spaces in Minnesota have suffered from a lack of diversity. Outdoor Latino Minnesota is working to change that, by offering ski lessons.
One dead, one seriously injured in shooting at Brooklyn Park parking lot
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at a business parking lot in Brooklyn Park.
Pizza delivery driver had car stolen Friday
Two minutes was all it took for a pizza delivery driver to get his car stolen. It happened outside Pizza Man in Columbia Heights Friday night.
Minnesota man arrested for first-degree assault following shooting Golden Valley
A Minnesota man has been arrested following a shooting that injured one person at a Golden Valley residence on Thursday.
St. Paul boxer helping aspiring young athletes with nonprofit gym
A nonprofit gym in east St. Paul is teaching the next generation of boxers while welcoming people of all walks of life.
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Motorist arrested after fleeing Chaska police at Arby's drive-thru
A driver is in jail after almost hitting a Chaska police squad car, and a police chase that started at an Arby's drive-thru Thursday night, authorities say.
2,000+ cases of whooping cough reported in Minnesota
The agency says it hasn't seen a rise in cases of this magnitude since 2012, but says it's not unexpected since the illness cycles every three to five years. During that year, 4,144 cases of whooping cough were reported.
Maps show historical probability of a white Christmas in Minnesota
States across the northern United States have a high chance for a white Christmas this year, according to weather experts.
Federal prison facilities in Duluth, central Wisconsin being deactivated
Federal prison facilities in Duluth and central Wisconsin are facing deactivation due to staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Retreat in Sartell allows visitors to sleep under the night sky
One family's creative design in central Minnesota allows guests to sleep under the stars — at any time of year.
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Federal prison facilities in Duluth, central Wisconsin being deactivated
Federal prison facilities in Duluth and central Wisconsin are facing deactivation due to staff shortages and crumbling infrastructure, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Nate Bargatze to play several shows in Minnesota, Wisconsin in 2025
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.
Discovery of cocaine, chickens leads to closure of Milwaukee bar
A Milwaukee bar is permanently closed after police found cocaine, bullets and chickens on the premises.
Unions score a major win in Wisconsin with a court ruling restoring collective bargaining rights
Wisconsin public worker and teachers unions have scored a major legal victory with a ruling that restores collective bargaining rights they lost under a 2011 state law.
Wisconsin's Ben Wikler enters the race to lead DNC
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party in Wisconsin, says he's joined the race to lead the national party after an election that swept Donald Trump and Republicans to power in Washington.
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White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.
Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates
Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
Trump says support for Hegseth's nomination is "strong and deep"
Trump's pick for defense chief, Pete Hegseth, has been meeting with GOP senators, amid allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and mismanagement of two veterans' organizations he ran.
Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, declining to block law that would force sale
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
Extended interview: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz won't rule out run for third term
WCCO's Caroline Cummings sits down with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to discuss the state's political climate, and his own political future following his unsuccessful bid for vice president.
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Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurants set to return 20 years after bankruptcy
The Minnesota-born Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi's is making a comeback 20 years after ending its "celebration of food."
Some Cyber Monday deals may be too good to be true, BBB warns
While there are many Cyber Monday deals out there from legitimate websites, the BBB's Bao Vang says online-buyer beware.
Black Friday shopping traditions live on at Mall of America
The mall is expecting tens of thousands of shoppers for Black Friday with plenty of deals.
Black Friday deals have Minnesotans camping out
Great deals means Minnesotans are camping out on Black Friday Eve
What's open and what's closed on Thanksgiving in Minnesota?
Are you running out to get a last-minute Thanksgiving dinner ingredient? Here's what's open and closed on Thanksgiving in Minnesota.
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One dead, one seriously injured in shooting at Brooklyn Park parking lot
One person is dead and another is seriously injured after a shooting at a business parking lot in Brooklyn Park.
New images of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting person of interest released
NYPD divers searched the lake in Central Park on Saturday, looking for the weapon used in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources say.
Pizza delivery driver had car stolen Friday
Two minutes was all it took for a pizza delivery driver to get his car stolen. It happened outside Pizza Man in Columbia Heights Friday night.
Minnesota man arrested for first-degree assault following shooting Golden Valley
A Minnesota man has been arrested following a shooting that injured one person at a Golden Valley residence on Thursday.
Motorist arrested after fleeing Chaska police at Arby's drive-thru
A driver is in jail after almost hitting a Chaska police squad car, and a police chase that started at an Arby's drive-thru Thursday night, authorities say.
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2,000+ cases of whooping cough reported in Minnesota
The agency says it hasn't seen a rise in cases of this magnitude since 2012, but says it's not unexpected since the illness cycles every three to five years. During that year, 4,144 cases of whooping cough were reported.
Randy Moss stepping away from ESPN to deal with health issue
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
UnitedHealthcare CEO's slaying adds tragic twist to parent company's tumultuous year
Minnesota-based UnitedHealthcare Group Inc. has faced a firestorm of controversy this year. And as investigators search for a motive in the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of its insurance arm, they aren't counting anything out.
How a Twin Cities man used meditation to manage his anxiety
Whether it's for five or 15 minutes, Johnson says the small amount of time spent meditating has made a big difference.
Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
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Stolen ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz' are auctioned for $28 million
A pair of ruby slippers that were worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" and stolen nearly two decades ago have fetched $28 million at auction.
Randy Moss stepping away from ESPN to deal with health issue
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
Old Man Marley's house-next-door from "Home Alone" is now for sale
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
"The Brutalist" named year's best film by New York film critics
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Nate Bargatze to play several shows in Minnesota, Wisconsin in 2025
Nate Bargatze, one of the hottest stand-up comedians in the U.S., will make three stops each in Minnesota and Wisconsin next year on his "Big Dumb Eyes" tour.