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Minnesota House passes bills to restore voting rights for felons, make Juneteenth a state holiday
Lawmakers passed two bills Thursday night, and are close to passing a third that could impact how you power your home for decades to come.
NEXT Weather Alert: Dangerous cold returns Thursday into Friday
It's a NEXT Weather Alert day with dangerously cold temperatures across the state.
House Republicans vote to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from committee
In a straight party-line vote, the U.S. House has voted to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee by a vote of 218-211.
Dog survives being tossed from car during wrong-way chase in north metro
The dog -- who deputies named him "Taho" -- was bloodied, beat up and has a broken leg, among other injuries – but is expected to recover.
THC beverage makers worried about being left out of Minnesota's new cannabis bill
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
Events to mark Black History Month in Minnesota
There are many ways to celebrate Black History all month long in the Twin Cities, from museum gallery installations and discussions to musical performances, fashion shows and much more.
Nonprofit aims to bring therapy dogs to every Minnesota middle school
Derek James introduces us to a therapy pup and her partner who are making sure kids at Monticello Middle School have support, community and a sense of belonging.
Report criticizes how Minnesota agencies award grants to nonprofits
Minnesota state auditors have come out swinging in a new report, blasting what it called "pervasive noncompliance" among state agencies when it comes to following policies on giving out grants to nonprofits.
Here are the states Americans are moving to — and why
Hundreds of thousands of Americans moved last year. The reason? Think housing costs, jobs and taxes.
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How Camp Bow Wow in Eden Prairie protects pets during cold snaps
With single digit and sub-zero temperatures this week, you'll want to make sure you take extra care of your pets.
Tips for keeping warm outside during the cold snap
With sub-zero temperatures in the forecast for much of this week, it's important to dress warmly if you absolutely have to head outside, but it goes beyond just having a jacket and hat.
St. Paul homeowners getting slapped with big fines for snow-covered sidewalks
Homeowners in St. Paul are responsible for clearing their own sidewalks. But for some people, that's impossible.
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St. Cloud dance team prepares for competition
Sectional dance competitions start this weekend. Among the teams showing off their routines, the St. Cloud Crush. The dancers give their all to this, but Norman Seawright found that they credit their success to someone else.
NEXT Weather: 6 p.m. report
Friday will be cold with a high in the single digits, but we warm into the weekend with highs around 30 both days
Dog survives being tossed from car
Investigators say a puppy thrown from a car and left out in the cold is on the road to recovery. A pit bull was thrown from a truck going more than 60 miles an hour during a police chase this week.
Brewers worried about bill to legalize marijuana
Minnesota brewers are seeing a sales boom with their THC drinks. But they're worried about the new bill that would legalize marijuana. WCCO's Marielle Mohs explains why they say it leaves their businesses behind.
Teenager killed in Chanhassen
Police are investigating after a young woman in Chanhassen allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old boy early Thursday morning.
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St. Cloud Crush dance team heads into sectionals, led by legendary Coach Sue Arnold
The dancers on the St. Cloud Crush give their all -- but they credit their success to someone else.
Robert Kraft wants Tom Brady to retire with Patriots
Tom Brady retired on Wednesday, this time for good. The Patriots want him to come back though -- at least for one more day.
Russell, Edwards help Timberwolves beat Warriors in OT
D'Angelo Russell scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Edwards took over in overtime after Russell fouled out and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Golden State Warriors 119-114 on Wednesday night.
Holmes' 28 points leads No. 4 Indiana past Gopher women 77-54
Mackenzie Holmes scored 28 points with four blocks and Sydney Parrish added 23 points, eight rebounds and five steals to help No. 4 Indiana beat Minnesota 77-54 on Wednesday night.
Spencer scores 17, leads Rutgers over Gopher men 90-55
Cam Spencer scored 17 points to lead six in double figures and Rutgers cruised to a 90-55 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night.
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California surfer now hangs 10 on frosty Lake Superior
Even when it's well below zero, waves can still be more than 10-feet high on Lake Superior.
How one man's passion turned into a snowmobile museum in Isle
Winters in our state mean lots of snowmobiling. And with that comes lots of memories.
Man turns his kids' old fort into "glass" cabin in Walker
"It's like a reverse snow globe, where you're sitting in the globe and the snow is outside," Keith Stetz said.
Finding Minnesota: How Cokato became "Sauna City"
When it's cold outside, there's at least one place you can go to get warm -- a sauna. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how Cokato became "Sauna City."
A ride along with Silent Run Adventures, a Monticello dog sledding team
Even in the ice and cold, there's a team near Monticello that's always ready to work their tails off. Silent Run Adventures is a dog sledding team that got off to a unique start.
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Events to mark Black History Month in Minnesota
There are many ways to celebrate Black History all month long in the Twin Cities, from museum gallery installations and discussions to musical performances, fashion shows and much more.
Minnesota couple sells home, hits the road to capture humans' stories
Many of us have felt the heaviness of the past few years. It was enough for one Minnesota couple to take action the only way they knew how. They sold their home and hit the road.
Community seeks to buy land to keep Maplewood garden for immigrants going
A community garden in Maplewood is trying to buy the land that they currently lease, to ensure they don't lose it. Under drifts of snow Rice Street Gardens lays dormant.
Twin Cities woman bakes 100 cakes, donates all to neighbors and strangers
Her neighbors received the first cake after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the couple to cancel their wedding.
Survivors join Gov. Walz to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Friday, Gabler was among those in attendance at Plymouth Congregational Church for a special program to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The event, co-hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, also welcomed Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
How to mark the start of Lunar New Year in the Twin Cities
Countries across Asia including China, Vietnam, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and more celebrate the event as well as many communities across the United States.
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.
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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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THC beverage makers worried about being left out of Minnesota's new cannabis bill
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
Police: 17-year-old fatally shot by friend in Chanhassen
Police are investigating after a woman in Chanhassen allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old boy early Thursday morning.
4-plex apartment building in south Minneapolis deemed uninhabitable after fire
The Minneapolis Fire Department said crews were able to extinguish the fire, but the building was deemed uninhabitable and was boarded up.
Police: 3 found dead in Bloomington restaurant parking lot
Bloomington police are investigating after three men were found dead in a truck in a parking lot Wednesday evening. Police believe it was a murder-suicide.
How latest interest rate hikes are impacting the Twin Cities housing market
The winter months are generally slow for buying and selling homes in Minnesota. Sales start picking up in the spring, but Rae Madkour with Sail Real Estate in Minneapolis said things have already started getting busy in the last few weeks which is much earlier than in years past.
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NEXT Weather Alert: Dangerous cold returns Thursday into Friday
It's a NEXT Weather Alert day with dangerously cold temperatures already in northern Minnesota Thursday morning.
Snowmobiler, 67, killed in crash near New London-Spicer
A 67-year-old man is dead following a snowmobile crash Wednesday afternoon in central Minnesota.
Court ruling could speed up release process for state's sex offender program
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that civilly committed people must be transferred to a community program within a reasonable amount of time after the request is made.
Talking Points: Testing strips legalized in effort to combat fentanyl overdoses
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
How Camp Bow Wow in Eden Prairie protects pets during cold snaps
With single digit and sub-zero temperatures this week, you'll want to make sure you take extra care of your pets.
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Wisconsin lawmaker: PFAS pollution seems "insurmountable"
University of Wisconsin-Madison environmental engineering expert Christy Remucal said researchers have not found a way to destroy the chemicals or remove them from the environment on a large scale.
Spending in Wisconsin governor's race shatters record
The total amount spent on the race, which was a national priority for both Republicans and Democrats, topped the previous high of $93 million set in Evers' first win in 2018. It was double the amount spent in the 2014 race.
Snowy conditions lead to massive pile-up in Southern Wisconsin
Snowy conditions led to a massive traffic pile-up in southern Wisconsin on Friday that left Interstate 39/90 blocked for hours, authorities said.
Feds sue Wisconsin military department over discrimination
The lawsuit alleges that Michelle Hartness applied for a supervisory position within Wisconsin Emergency Management, a WDMA division, in 2016 after earning stellar reviews as a state emergency management director over the previous five years.
Wisconsin judge mulls what constitutes an address for voting
A Wisconsin judge is considering whether to make clear that local election officials can accept absentee ballots missing parts of a witnesses address.
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THC beverage makers worried about being left out of Minnesota's new cannabis bill
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
Report criticizes how Minnesota agencies award grants to nonprofits
Minnesota state auditors have come out swinging in a new report, blasting what it called "pervasive noncompliance" among state agencies when it comes to following policies on giving out grants to nonprofits.
MN Legislature set to pass bills on clean energy, restoring voting rights to felons, Juneteenth
Lawmakers at the Minnesota State Capitol are close to passing three bills Thursday, including one that could impact how you power your home for decades to come.
Rep. Ilhan Omar removed from House Foreign Affairs Committee
In a straight party-line vote Thursday, the U.S. House has voted to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee by a vote of 218-211.
Report criticizes how state agencies award grants to nonprofits
Minnesota state auditors have come out swinging in a new report, blasting what it called "pervasive noncompliance" among state agencies when it comes to following policies on giving out grants to nonprofits.
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THC beverage makers worried about being left out of Minnesota's new cannabis bill
East Lake Craft Brewery has seen a surge in sales from their THC drink "High & Dry." But the current Cannabis Bill has language that could leave the business behind.
Minnesota's favorite Valentine's Day candy is ...
February is here, so you may be shopping for Valentine's Day. If you're planning to buy candy, the Candy Store is out with its most popular Valentine's candy by state.
Minnesota lawmakers once again taking up proposal for legal sports betting
Minnesota State Sen. Jeremy Miller, who authored the bill, pointed out that 36 states, and the District of Columbia, all have legalized sports betting, and every other state in the region allows it.
Minnesota appeals court rules "clean car" standards are constitutional
The ruling comes following a challenge by the Minnesota Auto Dealers' Association. That organization argued that the standards would "violate article I of the Minnesota Constitution."
What to check now in order to keep your car running during this cold snap
Mechanics normally change out 30 dead car batteries in a given week during the winter months but this past weekend they changed out 25 dead batteries in a day and a half.
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Police: 17-year-old fatally shot by friend in Chanhassen
Police are investigating after a woman in Chanhassen allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old boy early Thursday morning.
Police: 3 found dead in Bloomington restaurant parking lot
Bloomington police are investigating after three men were found dead in a truck in a parking lot Wednesday evening. Police believe it was a murder-suicide.
Sheriff: Counterfeit $100 bills used to buy pull tabs in Douglas County
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is asking those who work with money to keep an eye out for fake $100 bills.
Dog survives being tossed from car during wrong-way chase in north metro
Investigators say a puppy thrown from a car and left out in the cold is on the road to recovery.
St. Paul rec center shooting: Family identifies 16-year-old victim as JuVaughn Turner
JuVaughn Turner's family says on the day of the shooting, he went to the Jimmy Lee Recreation Center to play basketball with his friends.
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Nonprofit aims to bring therapy dogs to every Minnesota middle school
Derek James introduces us to a therapy pup and her partner who are making sure kids at Monticello Middle School have support, community and a sense of belonging.
Conagra Brands recalls nearly 2.6 million pounds of canned meat and poultry
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Talking Points: Testing strips legalized in effort to combat fentanyl overdoses
In 2021, Minnesota lost 1,286 lives, while the country lost more than 107,000 to drug overdoses. Esme Murphy took a look at a newly legalized tool in the battle against fentanyl: slim testing strips.
CDC tells consumers to stop using Ezricare Artificial Tears
Disease researchers are probing infections in dozens of patients in 11 states and one death linked to the use of artificial tears brand.
Hong Kong criminalizes CBD, ranking it alongside heroin and cocaine
Authorities justify the ban, which mirrors mainland China's, by arguing that cannabidiol products could be converted into THC, the intoxicating compound in cannabis.
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Beyoncé is going on tour; Will Ticketmaster be able to handle it?
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow among new Rock Hall of Fame nominees
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Ozzy Osbourne is retiring from touring, saying he's "not physically capable"
Osbourne said he never imagined his "touring days would have ended this way."
"Summer Renaissance": Beyoncé returns to Twin Cities this July
The superstar announced tour dates for her "Renaissance" tour on Wednesday, and among the dates is a set at Huntington Bank Stadium on Thursday, July 20.
Bryan Adams bringing "So Happy It Hurts" tour to Twin Cities
The musician, who scored a blockbuster hit single in the early '90s with the Oscar-nominated song "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)," will kick off the tour in June, and perform at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Monday, July 3.