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Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng to appeal federal civil rights sentences
Former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng will appeal their federal sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights.
Don Samuels reflects on primary loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar
The front porch of his north Minneapolis home is where Samuels sat and reflected on where he's been and where he is going.
Minnesota woman is first Hmong candidate in country to win GOP primary for Congress
This is the first try at politics for St. Paul school teacher May Lor Xiong, who said the riots following George Floyd's murder were an inflection point in her decision to run.
District to discipline 2 students in connection with racist messages found at Prior Lake High School
"We can have these events, we can discuss it in other areas, but it really has to be engrained at home as well," said parent Ashley Thomas.
Nationally known search-and-rescue dive team works on two Minnesota cold cases
The Adventures with Purpose team travels with their RV and diving equipment all over the country hoping to find missing people likely to be in lakes or rivers. Now, they're hoping to resolve two Minnesota mysteries.
Primary 2022: Walz, Jensen set for November showdown; Omar wins tight race
Check the results from all the main Minnesota and Wisconsin primary races here.
Stranger steps up to help Mpls. business owner after vandal's destruction
A stranger has stepped up to help the owner of a Minneapolis business that was severely damaged by a vandal.
Hopkins house explosion that killed couple in their 80s caused by gas leak
Officials determined that a Hopkins house explosion that killed a husband and wife in their 80s was caused by a gas leak.
Minneapolis Police petition city for drone use authorization
The Minneapolis Police Department is petitioning the city to approve its request to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities.
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Perseid meteor shower peaks later this week: How to catch a glimpse
While the Perseid meteor shower be tougher to see this year compared to recent years, it's still worth checking out. Here's what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
Meet the WCCO Next Weather team
WCCO's Next Weather team are always looking for what's next in Minnesota's rapidly-changing weather environments.
What is Next Weather?
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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United’s DJ Taylor hosts fashion show
Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor partnered with Fhima's in downtown Minneapolis to put on a fashion show featuring his own designs amid the MLS All-Star Game celebrations.
Next Weather: 10 p.m. report
Thursday will be slightly cooler and less humid, with rain showers possible in parts of Minnesota.
Finding Minnesota: Perham Turtle Races
In Ottertail County, there’s a type of race where speed records will never be broken. John Lauritsen shows us why slow and steady wins the race.
3 Minneapolis beaches close due to E. coli
There's a water warning issued for three Twin Cities beaches because of dangerous bacteria.
MLS All-Star Game draws thousands to St. Paul
Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game brought big excitement to St. Paul’s Allianz Field Wednesday evening, and big fun for fans.
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Vela gets MLS All-Stars going in 2-1 win over Liga MX
Carlos Vela scored in the third minute and Raúl Ruidíaz's converted a penalty kick in the 73rd minute in the Major League Soccer All-Star team's 2-1 victory over Mexico's Liga MX on Wednesday night.
United’s DJ Taylor hosts fashion show
Minnesota United defender DJ Taylor partnered with Fhima's in downtown Minneapolis to put on a fashion show featuring his own designs amid the MLS All-Star Game celebrations.
MLS All-Star Game draws thousands to St. Paul
Major League Soccer’s All-Star Game brought big excitement to St. Paul’s Allianz Field Wednesday evening, and big fun for fans.
Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Vikings release 1st unofficial depth chart of 2022 season
The Vikings have released their first unofficial depth chart of the season, and though things can and will change before the first game, fans now have some clarity regarding positional battles.
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Perham's "International Turtle Races" deliver laid-back thrills
In Ottertail County, there's a type of race where speed records will never be broken.
Family's 100-Foot Bluff Becomes Zip Line Adventure
Imagine spending your summer days on top of a 100-foot cliff. It's a reality for the good folks at Sand Creek Adventures.
Minnesota was site of the 'World's Largest Lefse'? You betcha!
"It's a comfort food. It's a heritage item for families. People rally around it," Blaine Pederson said.
Millerville: Minnesota's most buttery town
Minnesota farm towns seem to have similar characteristics: a quaint main street, a tractor dealer, a baseball field. And in the case of Millerville -- a whole, lotta butter.
Rochester trolleys tour the historic homes of Mayo Clinic
Architecture is celebrated on this tour, especially houses doctors once lived in. Some of the tour spots even housed such famed figures as Lou Gehrig and Ernest Hemingway, who was often seen reading his own books.
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"Hey Pretty" writer starts fundraising campaign to get more coloring books to Black girls
A follow up on this story: A north Minneapolis native is making sure all girls feel pretty. Maya Marchelle is using crayons and markers to pave the way for universal self-esteem.
"Creating positivity": Art gardens on Broadway and Lyndale seek to change the narrative
Volunteers from Love MPLS and Sanctuary Covenant Church dedicated the space during Saturday's "Flow Northside Art Crawl" event, giving onlookers a chance to see the project shaping the lot since mid-May.
Parole officer, former inmate forge unlikely friendship: "I am extremely proud of this guy"
"It's like he cared before I cared about myself," Micah Meline said. "He gave me chances that I didn't believe I was worthy of."
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Minneapolis Police petition city for drone use authorization
The Minneapolis Police Department is petitioning the city to approve its request to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities.
2 men wounded by gunfire in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
Officers found one of the wounded men at the scene, while the other victim had already been driven to an area hospital.
High E. coli levels shut down 3 Minneapolis beaches
E. coli can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
Woman shot outside downtown Minneapolis Target store
Police say an argument led to a woman being shot Wednesday evening on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Don Samuels reflects on primary loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar
The front porch of his north Minneapolis home is where Samuels sat and reflected on where he's been and where he is going.
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Federal assistance granted for Memorial Day tornadoes, flooding
President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for northern Minnesota communities impacted by flooding and tornadoes over Memorial Day weekend.
Zumbrota woman, 18, killed in Goodhue County crash
An 18-year-old woman is dead following a crash with a semi-truck Wednesday morning in southeastern Minnesota.
Perseid meteor shower peaks later this week: How to catch a glimpse
While the Perseid meteor shower be tougher to see this year compared to recent years, it's still worth checking out. Here's what you need to know to catch a glimpse.
Missing girl from Alexandria found safe
Alexandria police say a missing 15-year-old girl has been located safely, after she was last seen on Tuesday getting into an unknown pickup truck.
Next Weather: Warm, dry Wednesday ahead
Rain showers are possible Thursday across southwestern and south-central Minnesota, but nothing severe is expected.
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Wis. "Slender Man" stabbing: Morgan Geyser woman drops release request
One of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man has withdrawn her petition for release.
Meet Caleb, the 7-year-old tour conductor at Wis. railroad museum
A Wisconsin boy who loves trains turned his passion into a summer job.
Voters in Minnesota, Wisconsin to decide secretary of state nominees
This year, races for secretary of state have drawn tremendous interest and money largely because of the 2020 election, when voting systems and processes came under attack by Trump and his supporters. There is no evidence of widespread fraud or manipulation of voting systems occurring in the 2020 election.
Wisconsin primary may shape elections in key battleground
Voters will choose a Republican nominee for Wisconsin governor on Tuesday who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground, where former President Donald Trump is still pressing to overturn his 2020 loss and backing candidates he sees as allies.
GOP seeking power over elections in Wisconsin, Minnesota
Wisconsin's secretary of state has no role in elections, but that could change if Republicans are able to flip the seat this year and pass a law that would empower the office with far more responsibilities.
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North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site
The operator of North Dakota's only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it's likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
Minnesota woman is first Hmong candidate in country to win GOP primary for Congress
This is the first try at politics for St. Paul school teacher May Lor Xiong, who said the riots following George Floyd's murder were an inflection point in her decision to run.
Don Samuels reflects on primary loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar
The front porch of his north Minneapolis home is where Samuels sat and reflected on where he's been and where he is going.
Don Samuels reflects on primary loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar
WCCO’s Reg Chapman sits down with Don Samuels, who says his work in the community is far from over after his DFL primary election loss to Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Breaking down the results of Primary 2022's biggest races
Analysts say the biggest election surprise was how close incumbent U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar came to losing her 5th District seat in Congress.
Consumer News
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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.
Average gas price in Minnesota falls below $4 a gallon
It's $3.99 a gallon as of Sunday morning.
Minnesota revenue dept. reminds parents to claim back-to-school supplies
Buying school supplies like pens, notebooks, or even computer hardware, could save you money on your tax bill or qualify you for a larger refund.
Gas prices seeing a downward trend in Minnesota
Slowly but surely, some Minnesotans are starting to find gas under $4 a gallon.
MN State Fair's 46 new beverages include Fair Mullet, Olive Lager and more
The Minnesota State Fair announced Wednesday the addition of 46 new beverages premiering on the drink lineup this summer.
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Minneapolis Police petition city for drone use authorization
The Minneapolis Police Department is petitioning the city to approve its request to utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of its law enforcement and training activities.
2 men wounded by gunfire in Minneapolis's Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
Officers found one of the wounded men at the scene, while the other victim had already been driven to an area hospital.
Woman shot outside downtown Minneapolis Target store
Police say an argument led to a woman being shot Wednesday evening on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.
Sheriff: Driver shoots at bikers in Ham Lake before leading police on wrong-way chase
Two people suspected of shooting at motorcyclists, before leading police on a wrong-way chase, are now in custody.
Wis. "Slender Man" stabbing: Morgan Geyser woman drops release request
One of two Wisconsin women who were sent to a state mental health facility after a 2014 stabbing attack on a sixth-grade classmate that they claimed was to appease the horror character Slender Man has withdrawn her petition for release.
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High E. coli levels shut down 3 Minneapolis beaches
E. coli can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
North Dakota abortion clinic opens at new Minnesota site
The operator of North Dakota's only abortion clinic said Wednesday the clinic has opened in its new location in Moorhead, just weeks before it's likely to be forced to close its Fargo location under a statewide abortion ban there.
MDH: 58 total monkeypox cases in Minnesota, 2 hospitalized
There are now a total of 58 cases of monkeypox in Minnesota, as the national tally for the virus inches closer to 10,000 total infections.
U.S. Department of Labor files lawsuit against home health care provider for failing to pay overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against a Golden Valley health care company after it allegedly failed to pay overtime to nursing and patient care assistants.
Expert: Flu season could arrive earlier this year, be tougher on kids
It's our least favorite season. And this year, flu season may arrive faster than ever before.
Entertainment
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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.
Minnesotans already seeing benefits from movies, TV shows filming in state
Since the Minnesota Legislature passed a tax credit program last year, six projects -- including two TV shows, three movies, and one commercial -- got the green light to film here.
Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on 'Star Trek,' has died at 89
Nichelle Nichols, known for her role as Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original Series" has died at the age of 89.
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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."