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George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Here's how to look for northern lights in Minnesota Friday (there's another chance!)
Many Minnesotans will be dealing with cloud cover, unfortunately.
A look inside the United States' first-ever certified "Blue Zone" located in Minnesota
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
Liz Cheney: The U.S. is "sleepwalking into a dictatorship"
Preview: In an interview airing December 3, the former Wyoming Congresswoman warns that the election of Donald Trump would mean the end of the republic.
Woman, 61, hit and killed by pick-up truck while crossing Baxter highway
The victim, a 61-year-old Baxter woman, was in the crosswalk when she was struck.
DNR warns at least 4 inches of ice needed before going out on lakes
As temperatures drop, ice conditions are constantly changing across lakes and ponds in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Is a dessert bar a cookie?
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
Guess which Minnesota burger spot made Yelp's Top 100 list
Consumer review website Yelp recently released its list of the 100 best burger spots in America, and you may be surprised to learn which Minnesota eatery made the list.
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Here's how to look for northern lights in Minnesota Friday night (there's another chance!)
After a disappointing Thursday night, some Minnesotans may be able to enjoy the northern lights again late Friday.
WCCO Weather Watcher files our 1 millionth report, ahead of WWN's 11th anniversary
Director of Meteorology and NEXT Weather Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak started the program in 2012, and it's been growing ever since. At last count, there are more than 2,000 volunteers who have contributed to the network.
A look at Thanksgiving weather extremes and Minnesota's fastest-warming season
Meteorologist Mike Augustyniak reports on Thanksgiving weather extremes around Minnesota, the two November records that could fall this month, and how Thanksgiving and winter are warming faster than any other time of year.
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DNR reminds of ice safety ahead of winter months
The DNR recommends 4 inches of ice to go out on a lake.
Celebrate Christmas in Germany without taking a flight
Christmas in Germany is this Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Germanic-American Institute in St. Paul, explains Andrew Leshovsky.
New bookstore exhibit showcases Victorian garments
The opening of “U.S.: An Art Exhibition” is Saturday at Strive Bookstore on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, starting at 4 p.m.
Shayla Reaves’ DIY tips for making a simple gift bag
We give all kinds of gift bags this time of year, and WCCO anchor Shayla Reaves is here to show how many crafts you can make from a single bag.
If you found $1,000, would you keep it?
In a survey, 47% chose to keep the money if no one saw them pick it up.
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Connor Dewar has 3 goals and an assist to Wild rout Predators 6-1
Connor Dewar had a hat trick and added an assist, Filip Gustavsson made 26 saves and the Minnesota Wild routed Nashville 6-1 on Thursday night to end the Predators' winning streak at six games.
Marc-André Fleury's mask featuring Native art raises more than $35,000 at auction
Fleury wore the mask during warmups at the Wild's Native American Heritage Night, defying the NHL's restriction on specialty jerseys, masks, stickers and decals for theme nights.
Mason Garcia returns to hockey rink less than 2 weeks after traumatic brain injury
"I'm still me. I'm still the same person. My life is just going to look a little differently," Mason Garcia said.
Minnesota backups help lift Golden Gophers to 33-point rout of New Orleans
Reserve Cam Christie scored 20 points and was one of three players off the bench to score in double figures and Minnesota beat New Orleans 97-64.
Karl-Anthony Towns helps T-wolves beat Jazz 101-90 with Edwards sidelined
Karl-Anthony Towns had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves weathered the absence of leading scorer Anthony Edwards to beat the Utah Jazz 101-90.
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Is a dessert bar a cookie?
Heather Brown confers with some culinary experts to find the definitive answer!
Could November's minimal snow total impact December's output? Good Question.
The fluffy four-tenths of an inch that fell last Saturday kept the Twin Cities from notching a record of a snowless November.
Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving gained popularity in the 1800s, eventually becoming a national holiday with cookbooks and newspapers touting recipes.
What is radon? And how does it get into our homes?
A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states.
Why do people mix up names?
Have you ever called someone the wrong name, or maybe you list off each of your kids before you get to the right one? We've all done it. So, why do we mix up names? Good Question.
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Chance north Minneapolis encounter leads to new family, outlook on life for young boy
Tyrone Fischer has a new mom and a new outlook on life after a chance encounter five years ago in a street in north Minneapolis.
This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
New Fort Snelling exhibit showcases Minnesota's diverse history
A two-year rehabilitation and improvement project features a final piece — a new exhibit called "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place."
Smith Foundry president believes pollution concerns will be cleared up after more EPA testing
The president admits when they took over, there were problems with record keeping and some equipment not working properly, and points to a misinterpretation of their reports.
"Be a Santa to a Senior" program aims to make sure no one is left forgotten this holiday season
The program allows shoppers to brighten the holiday for those in need by picking up personalized gifts for older adults, who they adopt through displays at local stores.
Minnesota should avoid record low snow for November
An overnight influx of snow is a rarity for November
Minnesota's Hmong population celebrates New Year
The annual Minnesota Hmong New Year celebration kicked off in St. Paul
The Man-Up club is opening its doors with the aim to mentor youth
The new Man-Up club has opened its doors. Their hope is to be a safe place for youth in the community.
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Notable Deaths in 2023
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 over Minnesota and Wisconsin: Nov. 30, 2023
Some WCCO viewers shared marvelous photos of Thursday night's northern lights.
Items sold at "The Fashion of Prince" auction
Here's a look at some of the hot items on auction at "The Fashion of Prince."
Minnesota state flag and seal submissions: The good, the bad, and the loony
Minnesota leaders tasked the state's residents with helping to reimagine the state's flag and emblem. The citizenry has delivered, with designs running the gamut of reverent to just plain ridiculous.
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DNR warns at least 4 inches of ice needed before going out on lakes
As temperatures drop, ice conditions are constantly changing across lakes and ponds in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Lakes and Legends to shut down taproom at end of the month
Lakes and Legends Brewing Company is closing its taproom doors at the end of the month.
4-year-old boy falls through ice in non-fenced drainage pond in Minneapolis
A 4-year-old boy fell through the ice of a non-fenced drainage pond in Minneapolis after getting out of the house with his 2-year-old brother on Sunday.
COVID levels rise by 50% in Minnesota compared to pre-Thanksgiving levels
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
The murder of Cheryl Prokop: Anonymous donor gives $10K in hopes of solving 1988 St. Paul cold case
Thirty-five years after the murder of a St. Paul mother, a cash reward is being offered to solve this cold case once and for all.
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COVID levels rise by 50% in Minnesota compared to pre-Thanksgiving levels
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
Woman, 61, hit and killed by pick-up truck while crossing Baxter highway
The victim, a 61-year-old Baxter woman, was in the crosswalk when she was struck.
Man found dead in vehicle following standoff in Rochester shopping center parking lot, police say
A man is dead after a standoff in a Rochester shopping center parking lot Thursday.
A look inside the United States' first-ever certified "Blue Zone" located in Minnesota
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
New poll shows presidential race in Minnesota may be a toss-up
A new poll shows the race for president in Minnesota is a toss-up with the election now less than a year away.
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iPhone notification leads authorities to man killed in Wisconsin crash, sheriff says
Authorities in western Wisconsin say an iPhone crash notification led them to a deceased driver late Thursday night.
Former Wisconsin GOP Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the state Supreme Court
Former Republican Attorney General Brad Schimel is running for the Wisconsin Supreme Court against incumbent Justice Ann Walsh Bradley in 2025.
Western Wisconsin barn fire kills 150+ animals, causes $225K in damage
More than 150 animals were killed in a blaze at a western Wisconsin barn Wednesday morning.
Official who posted "ballot selfie" in Wisconsin has felony charge dismissed
A local Wisconsin official who posted a selfie with his marked ballot on Facebook during the April 2022 election has had a felony charge against him dropped.
Report: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used alternate email under name of Hall of Fame pitcher
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used an alternative state email account using the name of Hall of Fame Milwaukee Braves pitcher Warren Spahn.
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U.S. appeals court: Trump not immune from civil lawsuits over Jan. 6 attack
A group of congressional Democrats and veteran Capitol Police officers are seeking civil damages for the harms they allege they suffered because of the Capitol riot.
Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
Liz Cheney: The U.S. is "sleepwalking into a dictatorship"
Preview: In an interview airing December 3, the former Wyoming Congresswoman warns that the election of Donald Trump would mean the end of the republic.
US House to vote Friday on George Santos expulsion
Lawmakers will vote on whether to expel embattled lawmaker George Santos Friday morning following a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
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Report: Inflation impacting Minnesotans more than national average
New numbers from the federal government show the average American needs nearly $11,500 in additional funds just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in 2021.
This Nordic drive-thru in western Minnesota is a popular spot for lefse
We've all been through the coffee and fast-food drive-thrus, but they have nothing on this Evansville business. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to a drive-through that's as Nordic as it gets.
When will MSP get renewable aviation fuel, which could cut emissions by 80% or more?
Sustainable aviation fuel is a combination of cooking oil, non-food crops, solid waste and industrial waste gasses from processes like steel making. The beauty is it can be used in existing planes and we can transport it through existing pipelines.
Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
CBP officials say the individually wrapped pink packages have an estimated resale value of more than $19,000.
Tips for protecting your packages from porch pirates this holiday season
More than 71 million Americans are expected to shop Cyber Monday sales according to the National Retail Federation. That means millions of packages delivered to homes across the country and millions of targets for porch pirates.
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The murder of Cheryl Prokop: Anonymous donor gives $10K in hopes of solving 1988 St. Paul cold case
Thirty-five years after the murder of a St. Paul mother, a cash reward is being offered to solve this cold case once and for all.
Cartel operators posed as U.S. officials to target Americans in timeshare scam
Jalisco cartel members have scammed at least 600 Americans out of about $40 million, officials said.
"True grinch" steals woman's Christmas ornaments from Uptown Minneapolis apartment building
An Uptown Minneapolis woman is dealing with a real-life grinch.
Clyde Lee III charged with murder in fatal February shooting near Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Court documents accuse Lee of shooting 25-year-old Deveall McClendon on Feb. 6 near Lyndale Avenue South and Vineland Place.
Buffalo Bills' Von Miller turns himself in on domestic violence charge
Police say Miller got into a verbal argument with a pregnant woman that escalated to assault.
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COVID levels rise by 50% in Minnesota compared to pre-Thanksgiving levels
New wastewater data from the University of Minnesota shows an uptick in COVID-19 cases statewide.
A look inside the United States' first-ever certified "Blue Zone" located in Minnesota
Living to 100 may seem like a major feat, but there are communities around the world where it's common — they're called "Blue Zones."
Diabetes drugs' major side effect, weight loss, drives demand
The ads for diabetes drugs are impossible to escape. Their side effect of major weight loss continues to make them surge in popularity. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into the other side effects and the staggering out-of-pocket costs.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
Hennepin Healthcare nurses vote "no confidence" in CEO ahead of 2024 budget decision
The Hennepin Healthcare board of directors tells us they were able to minimize the negative impacts of benefit changes, and will continue to offer competitive pay and pension plans, stating they currently have a 90% retention rate.
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Shane MacGowan, longtime frontman of The Pogues, dies at 65
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
Taylor Swift was Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023
Taylor Swift was the most-streamed artist globally in 2023, according to Spotify Wrapped. Here's how you can find who you spent the most time with this year.
Sever's Holiday Light Show returns to Shakopee
A holiday tradition is once again shining brightly in Shakopee.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Daryl Hall gets restraining order against John Oates
The pair made up the pop rock duo Hall & Oates, and put out 18 studio albums together.