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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.
Sun hold off Lynx to win 90-83 in Sylvia Fowles' final game
Alyssa Thomas scored 16 points and her key bucket and rebound helped Connecticut hold off Minnesota 90-83 on Sunday in the final WNBA game for Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles.
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.
Boy injured in Brooklyn Park shooting; cars, apartments hit by gunfire
Police in Brooklyn Park say dozens of rounds were fired during an incident that injured a juvenile and damaged seven vehicles Saturday night.
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.
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
Monday hearing set to discuss status of plea negotiations for Thao, Kueng
There's a hearing Monday for the two remaining former officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd.
Travelers urged to take advantage of falling airline ticket prices, experts say
Airfares were down 7.8% in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the Labor Department.
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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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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WCCO's Next Weather team are always looking for what's next in Minnesota's rapidly-changing weather environments.
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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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NEXT Weather: 6 a.m. report
Parts of Minnesota are waking up to dense fog, and most of the state will see cloudy skies as the day goes on.
Community members seek ways to stop violence near George Floyd Square
Upping the police presence may be one way to deter crime in the area, but some say there needs to be more resources that focus on the people in the community.
MPD says extra patrols possible at George Floyd Square after recent homicides
A second homicide near George Floyd Square in a week has left the community searching for what needs to be done to stop the violence.
Judge to discuss status of plea negotiations at Monday hearing for Thao, Kueng
There's a hearing Monday for the two remaining former officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd.
WCCO Digital Update: Morning of Aug. 15, 2022
A.J. Hilton has the latest headlines.
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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.
Sun hold off Lynx to win 90-83 in Sylvia Fowles' final game
Alyssa Thomas scored 16 points and her key bucket and rebound helped Connecticut hold off Minnesota 90-83 on Sunday in the final WNBA game for Minnesota's Sylvia Fowles.
Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings
Carlos Correa hit a home and Luis Arraez had three hits for the Twins, who blew a three-run lead in the eighth inning.
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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.
Twin Cities News
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Monday hearing set to discuss status of plea negotiations for Thao, Kueng
There's a hearing Monday for the two remaining former officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd.
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.
Man surrenders to Brooklyn Park SWAT team after assaulting woman, threatening to kill child
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman before threatening to kill himself and a child inside a Brooklyn Park residence Sunday morning.
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.
Greater Minnesota News
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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.
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.
NEXT Weather: Warmer, cloudier Monday ahead
It will reach 80 degrees in the Twin Cities Monday, and be in the mid-to-high 70s in much of the state.
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.
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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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.
Politics
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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?
Consumer News
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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.
Crime
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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.
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.
Man surrenders to Brooklyn Park SWAT team after assaulting woman, threatening to kill child
A man is in custody after allegedly assaulting a woman before threatening to kill himself and a child inside a Brooklyn Park residence Sunday morning.
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.
Health
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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.
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.
COVID in MN: Cases over time, hospitalization rate continue to hold in plateau
Minnesota health officials on Thursday released a weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, showing that some key metrics continue to hold in a plateau.
Entertainment
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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."
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.
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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."