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Minneapolis police investigate fatal shooting after gun tossed onto WCCO-TV rooftop
This is the 56th homicide of the year in Minneapolis, and the second that occurred in the city on Sunday.
Cedric Alexander sworn in as Minneapolis' 1st community safety commissioner
At his swearing in, Alexander said Minneapolis can be one of the safest cities in the country as long as all of the departments work together.
Next Weather: Dry, seasonable week ahead
Minnesota has a fairly quiet week ahead in terms of weather.
Weekend rain provides much-needed moisture during summer drought
The rain wasn't ideal for our weekend plans, but it provided some much-needed relief for our parched lawns and dry farm fields.
5 Ukrainian soldiers receive prosthetic limbs in Minneapolis
"I feel motivated and more complete having this new leg. I can do things like normal people and do the things that I can do before I had this trauma," said soldier Maksim Shevchenko.
Ahead of primary, Hennepin County elections manager debunks claims of widespread voter fraud
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday and local election officials are working hard to make sure the vote goes smoothly.
Lightning sparks multiple fires across Twin Cities metro
Saturday morning storms brought heavy rain and lightning to many regions of the state.
Police arrest 4 juveniles after chase ends in crash on I-35E
Four teenagers were arrested after a police chase ended in a crash on northbound I-35E near Little Canada Road late Saturday afternoon.
Security boosted at Mall of America following shooting in Nike store
After a gunman fired inside a crowded Nike store at the Mall of America on Thursday, work is underway to prevent another shooting inside the massive shopping complex.
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Next Weather: Dry, seasonable week ahead
Minnesota has a fairly quiet week ahead in terms of weather.
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.
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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: 9:30 a.m. report
Low humidity, sunshine and temps in the upper 70s will make for a beautiful Monday.
Tough year for growing tomatoes
Tomatoes are typically easy to grow, but they're not without their problems -- especially this year.
"Leaders are Readers" fundraiser seeks to bridge literacy gaps
August is Black Philanthropy Month. In honor of that, a special fundraising effort is underway to help fund a reading program.
How to prevent "sitting disease"
Numbers show people can gain an average of 16 pounds after about eight months into a new desk job. That's only one of the symptoms of a condition known as "sitting disease."
Despite falling prices, is gas still too expensive?
A gallon of regular gas will now cost you under $4 -- but are you still unhappy at the pump?
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Collier returns, Lynx beat Dream 81-71, stay in playoff hunt
Napheesa Collier made her season debut for Minnesota, Kayla McBride scored 20 points and the Lynx used a fourth-quarter run to beat the Atlanta Dream 81-71 on Sunday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Blue Jays top Twins in 10th on overturned call
Cavan Biggio hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and Whit Merrifield scored on an overturned call to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday and split the four-game series.
Twins OF Alex Kirilloff to have season-ending wrist surgery
He landed on the injured list twice this season, in April and June, because of issues with the wrist.
Zardes' hat trick leads Rapids over Minnesota United 4-3
Gyasi Zardes finished off a hat trick with a goal in the 61st minute to spark the Colorado Rapids to a 4-3 victory over Minnesota United on Saturday night.
Twins top Blue Jays 7-3 behind clutch Polanco, strong 'pen
The Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 behind a stellar bullpen performance on Saturday night.
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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.
Who is determining gambling odds?
When it comes to predicting how well the Minnesota Vikings will perform this season, the oddsmakers in the gambling world have them as nothing more than average.
How should we protect our eyes from the sun? And which sunglasses work best?
Our drought isn't just causing extremely dry conditions. We're barely getting cloud coverage some days, and that's led to long hours under the brightest star in the sky.
Does the "five second rule" matter?
A recent survey of 2,000 people found 44% follow the "five second rule." But there's many other factors experts say are more important than time.
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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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Cedric Alexander sworn in as Minneapolis' 1st community safety commissioner
At his swearing in, Alexander said Minneapolis can be one of the safest cities in the country as long as all of the departments work together.
Next Weather: Dry, seasonable week ahead
Minnesota has a fairly quiet week ahead in terms of weather.
Weekend rain provides much-needed moisture during summer drought
The rain wasn't ideal for our weekend plans, but it provided some much-needed relief for our parched lawns and dry farm fields.
Minneapolis police investigate fatal shooting after gun tossed onto WCCO-TV rooftop
A man is dead and another man is in custody after a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment Sunday night, which involved a gun that was tossed onto the rooftop of the WCCO-TV building next door.
Elite tree climbers compete in St. Paul
You might have climbed a tree as a child, but tree climbing is a bonafide sport, and some of the best converged Sunday in St. Paul to show off their heart-stopping skills.
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Next Weather: Dry, seasonable week ahead
Minnesota has a fairly quiet week ahead in terms of weather.
Weekend rain provides much-needed moisture during summer drought
The rain wasn't ideal for our weekend plans, but it provided some much-needed relief for our parched lawns and dry farm fields.
Teen killed, 75-year-old man gravely injured in head-on crash in central Minnesota
A teenager was killed and a 75-year-old man was gravely injured in a head-on crash in Crow Wing County Saturday morning.
Motorcyclist dies after hitting boat on trailer in Nisswa
A motorcyclist is dead after a collision with a boat on a trailer in Nisswa Saturday evening.
Sheriff says alcohol likely a factor in Kandiyohi County ATV crash that injured 3
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office said alcohol was likely a factor in an ATV crash that injured three people Saturday night.
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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.
Man charged with stabbing tubers in Wisconsin says he's hired one of Kyle Rittenhouse's attorneys
The Minnesota man accused of killing a teenager in Wisconsin returned to court Friday, where he told the judge that he'd hired an attorney who defended Kyle Rittenhouse.
Milwaukee to host 2024 Republican National Convention
Milwaukee, in swing state Wisconsin, was the odds-on favorite to get the event given Nashville's refusal to adopt an agreement for hosting the convention.
DNR investigates oil contamination in northern Wisconsin
DNR officials said Enbridge Inc. reported Wednesday that a contractor had encountered soil suspected to be contaminated along the company's Line 5 pipeline south of Ashland about a mile west of the reservation.
Michels goes after Kleefisch in Wisconsin governor's race
Days after saying that running negative ads is "just bad policy" and that politicians who do it are "losing," a Wisconsin Republican candidate for governor has launched his first attack ad.
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Talking Points: Debunking claims of widespread voter fraud
The Minnesota primary is just two days away, and local election officials are working hard to make sure the vote goes smoothly. But polls show many Americans still have doubts about the election process.
Ahead of primary, Hennepin County elections manager debunks claims of widespread voter fraud
The Minnesota primary is Tuesday and local election officials are working hard to make sure the vote goes smoothly.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
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.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
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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.
Who is determining gambling odds?
When it comes to predicting how well the Minnesota Vikings will perform this season, the oddsmakers in the gambling world have them as nothing more than average.
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Minneapolis police investigate fatal shooting after gun tossed onto WCCO-TV rooftop
A man is dead and another man is in custody after a deadly shooting inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment Sunday night, which involved a gun that was tossed onto the rooftop of the WCCO-TV building next door.
Man fatally shot near 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say a man was shot to death near East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue early Sunday morning.
Police arrest 4 juveniles after chase ends in crash on I-35E
Four teenagers were arrested after a police chase ended in a crash on northbound I-35E near Little Canada Road late Saturday afternoon.
7 boys, ages 12-15, arrested after police chase in Lake Elmo
Woodbury police say they arrested seven boys ranging from 12 to 15 years old after a chase on Saturday afternoon.
St. Paul man charged with lottery fraud for allegedly redeeming stolen tickets
A St. Paul man faces charges for allegedly redeeming lottery tickets that he stole from a liquor store in Inver Grove Heights.
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Jury rules Minnesota pharmacist did not discriminate against woman when he denied her morning-after pill
A jury in Aitkin County found that a pharmacist did not discriminate against a woman when he refused her request in 2019 to fill a prescription for emergency contraception, citing his beliefs.
Wastewater data shows COVID-19 viral load decreasing in Twin Cities
Wastewater data from the Twin Cities area indicates that COVID-19 viral loads decreased in the last week.
46 cases of monkeypox confirmed in Minnesota, vaccine supply limited
Health officials in Minnesota say there have been 46 confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in the state.
Prosecutor wants to intervene in Doe v. MN case
A Minnesota prosecutor wants the state Court of Appeals to reconsider a judge's ruling that many state abortion restrictions are unconstitutional.
Monkeypox very serious, but no reason for widespread alarm, top doctor says
Dr. Ashish Jha told "CBS Mornings" that declaring a public health emergency for the monkeypox outbreak will speed up vaccinations and help health officials obtain data to stop the spread of the disease.
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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.
Bob Dylan sex abuse accuser drops lawsuit
It alleged he did it over a six-week span in a NYC hotel in 1965 when she was 12. He just turned 81.
Søndergård hired as music director of Minnesota Orchestra
Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård was hired Thursday as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra and given a five-year contract that starts with the 2023-24 season.
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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."