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MLK breakfast in Minneapolis returns to in-person; "Keep Moving Forward" is this year's theme
Roughly 800 people packed inside the Minneapolis Convention Center, with thousands more watching online to celebrate King through music, dance and motivational speeches.
Minnesota State Fair admission prices to make $1 jump in 2023
Admission prices for the 2023 Minnesota State Fair are on the rise, but not by much.
Baby, teen mother among 6 killed in "targeted" attack on California family
Deputies found two victims dead in the street, one person fatally shot in the doorway and three more victims inside the home, the sheriff said.
Vikings defense falters again to force quick postseason exit: "We fell short"
The Minnesota Vikings faced plenty of questions about their legitimacy as a contender in the NFC, the rare 13-win team with a negative point differential during the regular season.
Passenger video appears to show final moments of doomed flight
Officials believe everyone on board was killed when the Yeti Airlines passenger plane, flying from India to Nepal, went down suddenly on approach to landing.
Lynx's Maya Moore announces retirement from WNBA
"I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx and basketball have given me in my lifetime. It was a dream come true for me to play basketball at the highest level," Moore said.
Startup tackles CO2 emissions in the cement industry
If the cement industry were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the world.
California couple embraces Minnesota winter, creates a 25-foot-long "Snowasaurus"
It only took Allan Papp a couple of hours, his two hands, and a little food coloring to sculpt a 25-foot-long green "Snowasaurus" in his front yard.
Talking Points: Lawmakers tackling USPS mail delays, issues
If you are having trouble with your mail, you are not alone.
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St. Paul enacting 4-day plowing operation to clear all residential streets
The St. Paul Public Works Department is doing a citywide plowing operation this week from the 17th through the 20th, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Minneapolis residents battle against - and penguin-walk across - icy surfaces
"People who've grown up in this kind of situation know how to walk on ice, typically," John Guion said. "You have to modify your steps."
Helpful list: Winter emergency kit for vehicles
At WCCO, our NEXT Weather promise is to help you be prepared for what's next -- and that includes your car!
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NEXT Weather: Noon report
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows has the latest forecast.
MLK breakfast in Minneapolis returns to in-person; "Keep Moving Forward" is this year's theme
For the first time since 2020 the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast was back in person in Minneapolis Monday morning.
Tribute concert honors the timeless Janis Joplin
You can enjoy her music this weekend at the 16th annual Happy Birthday Janis Tribute Concert, explains Jill Mikelson.
How pandemic shutdowns kick started new cookie business
WCCO's Rebecca Kolls takes a look at Cookies on the Fly.
New workout aims to put some "rumble" in your routine
Minneapolis is now home to a popular, boxing-inspired group workout called Rumble, explains owner Sherri Bonacci.
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Lynx's Maya Moore announces retirement from WNBA
"I am extremely thankful for the opportunities that the WNBA, the Minnesota Lynx and basketball have given me in my lifetime. It was a dream come true for me to play basketball at the highest level," Moore said.
Vikings defense falters again to force quick postseason exit: "We fell short"
The Minnesota Vikings faced plenty of questions about their legitimacy as a contender in the NFC, the rare 13-win team with a negative point differential during the regular season.
Minnesota Wild sign Matt Boldy to $49 million, 7-year contract extension
The Minnesota Wild have signed forward Matt Boldy to a seven-year, $49 million contract extension.
Wild Card loss to Giants stings Vikings fans
The home team's fans were left stewing in "woulda coulda shoulda's" about the disappointing end to the once-promising season.
Illini women top Gophers 70-57 in return to Top 25
Makira Cook scored 20 points, Genesis Bryant added 18 and No. 24 Illinois celebrated its first game as a ranked team in 23 years with a 70-57 win over Minnesota on Sunday.
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Is it OK to sleep with your pet?
According to the Academy of Sleep Medicine, almost half of Americans sleep with their pets.
Is the snow impacting Minnesota's drought?
There is zero shortage of moisture on the ground right now, right as it's most needed below the surface.
What happens to the money you don't use in your FSA?
Every year, 44% of people don't use all the money in their FSA. So, what happens to the money you don't use? Good Question.
Is Minnesota's coldest month trending warmer?
Ice fishing companies on Mille Lacs are crossing their fingers that temps stay below freezing to make the ice safe for vehicles. And pothole season could also have an early start.
What is the history behind the Dayton's Santa Bear?
A nostalgia-inducing stuffed animal made a triumphant return in Minnesota this holiday season.
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Budger's in Maynard, one of Minnesota's last supper clubs, to close at year's end
A western Minnesota town is losing its only restaurant. Locals say Budger's Dinner House is more than just a place to eat in the town of Maynard.
After COVID moratoriums expire, registry of homeless veterans begins filling up
The growing number of tent cities across the state is proof there is a need for housing in Minnesota. Inside the scattered encampments, homeless veterans have found refuge. MACV sees a rise in veterans looking for help when temperatures drop.
To honor executed Dakota 38+2, memorial riders brave frigid cold to make their way to Mankato
Despite the extreme weather conditions across the state, a group of horse riders is making their way through southern Minnesota.
MACV helps longest-running homeless veteran arrive at a place to call home
This holiday season, too many veterans have no place to call home, but the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans is on a mission to change that.
Girl who once lost hair to cancer donates locks to kids in need
Nine-year-old Rose Evenson recently donated her hair to a nonprofit that provides wigs to kids in need. For her, it was a full-circle moment.
Frogtown's 5th grade football team makes it to nat'l 3rd place championship game
For the last number of weeks, WCCO's Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield has share updates on a youth football team from the Frogtown Community Center.
Black women are 7% of MN population, 40% of its domestic violence victims
The findings were released in a new report from the Missing and Murdered African-American Women Task Force.
For 2 decades, Hutchinson has transformed Lincoln Ave. into "Candy Cane Lane"
For about 20 years, Marlyn Bacon has been making decorative candy canes for his neighbors -- at least, that's how it started out. Now, the Christmas decorations have spread beyond the city.
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Notable Deaths in 2022
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
NEXT Weather: Snowstorms of 2022-2023
It's gonna be a long winter, but thanks to WCCO viewers' photo submissions, it's also going to be a pretty one!
Peeking into the homes of Santa Claus, his elves
We've seen it depicted in countless Christmas movies, but now we're getting an inside look at where Santa and his elves live.
The 25 greatest movies ever
Every 10 years, the British film magazine Sight & Sound invites critics to submit lists of their top 10 movies of all time. These are the results of their poll for 2022.
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MLK breakfast in Minneapolis returns to in-person; "Keep Moving Forward" is this year's theme
Roughly 800 people packed inside the Minneapolis Convention Center, with thousands more watching online to celebrate King through music, dance and motivational speeches.
Minnesota State Fair admission prices to make $1 jump in 2023
Admission prices for the 2023 Minnesota State Fair are on the rise, but not by much.
St. Paul enacting 4-day plowing operation to clear all residential streets
The St. Paul Public Works Department is doing a citywide plowing operation this week from the 17th through the 20th, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Talking Points: Lawmakers tackling USPS mail delays, issues
If you are having trouble with your mail, you are not alone.
Adoption isn't the only way you can help overwhelmed Minneapolis shelter
MACC has been waiving adoption fees since the pandemic, but is reminding the community of this perk at a time when they desperately need help.
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Talking Points: Lawmakers tackling USPS mail delays, issues
If you are having trouble with your mail, you are not alone.
NEXT Weather: Light rain turns to snow Monday
Expect some showers Monday with highs in the mid-30s.
Family displaced after fire destroys camper in Esko
A family is without a home after a fire destroyed their camper Saturday afternoon at a Northern Minnesota campground.
Missing: Kathleen Jo Gimenez last seen Thursday in Mankato
Authorities in Mankato are asking for the public's help in finding Kathleen Jo Gimenez, who was last seen on Thursday.
Arik Matson, Waseca Police Officer shot in head, going on "trip of a lifetime"
A police officer who was shot in the head in the line of duty three years ago got a special sendoff Friday evening at MSP Airport.
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Bald eagle causes power outage in Hudson
Hudson police say a bald eagle flew into a power line Sunday evening, causing an outage impacting about 150 customers.
Wisconsin teen survives being shot 3 times in head by boyfriend
A mother is calling her daughter a walking miracle after she was shot in the head three times by her boyfriend in southeastern Wisconsin.
Wisconsin man, 60, killed on farm after hay bales fell on him
A 60-year-old Wisconsin man is dead following a farming incident over the weekend.
Man who bought $15M lottery ticket in Luck, Wisconsin claims prize
The man who bought the winning Megabucks ticket in Luck, Wisconsin is $15 million richer after coming forward to claim his prize.
At 4-stories tall, Jeffrey the Snowman dazzles passersby in western Wisconsin
Jeffrey's arms are not sticks, but trees. His pipe isn't a corncob, but PVC. And raising his hat took the help of a crane.
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Impact of Biden document revelations
President Biden's lawyers discovered additional documents marked as classified at his home in Delaware, among other records that have been uncovered. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss how the revelations could impact the president and the administration's agenda going forward.
Talking Points: Lawmakers tackling USPS mail delays, issues
If you're having trouble with your mail, you're not alone. Esme Murphy takes a look at the United States Post Office’s problems, and how some lawmakers are trying to find a fix.
Talking Points: Lawmakers tackling USPS mail delays, issues
If you are having trouble with your mail, you are not alone.
Biden: Americans should "pay attention" to Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.
Interview: Rep. Angie Craig talks ongoing USPS delivery issues
Rep. Angie Craig joined Esme Murphy Sunday to talk about the ongoing issues with USPS deliveries.
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Thank Giants fans for those lower-than-normal Vikings playoff ticket prices
"Giants fans are notorious for traveling, especially to Minnesota, in January," said Ticket King's Mike Nowakowski.
They look pretty, but the costs of ice dams can really rack up
With this week's major dose of snow, many houses are showing the signs of ice dams. One company that clears ice dams says this is the busiest they've been in nearly a decade.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers to announce TikTok ban on state devices
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that he will soon announce a ban on the use of TikTok on state phones, joining the growing number of states that prohibited the popular social media app that national lawmakers are trying to ban.
What happens to the money you don't use in your FSA?
Every year, 44% of people don't use all the money in their FSA. So, what happens to the money you don't use? Good Question.
Need your snowmobile repaired? Better gas up on patience
With more snow on the way, snowmobile sleds and parts are in high demand this season. But supply-chain issues are still having an impact on winter business.
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Baby, teen mother among 6 killed in "targeted" attack on California family
Deputies found two victims dead in the street, one person fatally shot in the doorway and three more victims inside the home, the sheriff said.
Italian mafia boss, "the last" of an era, nabbed after 30-year manhunt
Messina Denaro's arrest brings to a close the era of the "Cosa Nostra" Sicilian crime syndicate depicted in "The Godfather" movies.
Wisconsin teen survives being shot 3 times in head by boyfriend
A mother is calling her daughter a walking miracle after she was shot in the head three times by her boyfriend in southeastern Wisconsin.
Fmr. Rochester police officer accused of criminal sexual conduct with 16-year-old
A former Rochester police officer has been accused of criminal sexual conduct involving a 16-year-old student.
2 injured after shooting outside Cowboy Jack's in Apple Valley
Apple Valley police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of Cowboy Jacks early Sunday morning.
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Nearly 1,000 Minnesota PCA applicants are stuck in background check limbo
Amidst Minnesota's personal care assistant (PCA) staffing shortage, there are some people who want to work but can't.
Wisconsin Republicans block "conversion therapy" ban
Wisconsin Republicans voted Thursday to again allow therapists, social workers and counselors to try to change LGBTQ clients' gender identities and sexual orientations — a discredited practice known as conversion therapy.
Kindergarten routine vaccination rates fell for second straight year, CDC warns
The decline was not accompanied by a rise in exemptions, the CDC says, suggesting many children could still catch up on their shots.
Dennis Prothero died from lack of health care. Now his daughters are taking their fight for people with disabilities to Washington
A family is turning pain into purpose, and it's all thanks to the response from WCCO viewers.
Wisconsin cigarette sales go up in smoke due to higher taxes, smoking bans
On a per capita basis, more than 32 packs of cigarettes were sold per resident in 2022 compared with nearly 78 in 2001.
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"We can't purchase this type of publicity": Downtown excitement boiling over for Vikings
The last time the Vikings played a home playoff game -- 2018's matchup against the New Orleans Saints -- hotel capacity reached 90%.
Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60
Robbie Knievel's father, the legendary stuntman Evel Knievel, died in 2007.
Ludacris to perform at halftime during Vikings' playoff game
The rapper will be featured Sunday when the Vikings take on the Giants.
Jeff Beck, guitarist for the Yardbirds and the Jeff Beck Group, dies at 78
Beck died Tuesday after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis," his representatives said in a statement released Wednesday.
Golden Globes 2023: List of winners and nominees
Host Jerrod Carmichael kicked off the 80th Golden Globes in Beverly Hills with little of the fanfare that usually opens such glitzy ceremonies.